{"id":352571,"date":"2026-09-01T16:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=352571"},"modified":"2026-09-01T16:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:52:50","slug":"salvation-of-the-soul-understanding-the-difference-between-the-man-of-god-and-the-old-prophet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/salvation-of-the-soul-understanding-the-difference-between-the-man-of-god-and-the-old-prophet\/","title":{"rendered":"Salvation of the Soul: Understanding the Difference Between the Man of God and the Old Prophet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To maintain the salvation of our souls, we need discernment<\/strong> and a commitment to the Word of God<\/strong>. However, complacency can weaken our spiritual life and jeopardize our relationship with the Almighty. Recognizing the differences between the man of God and the old prophet<\/strong> can help identify behaviors that may put our faith at risk.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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The Difference Between the Two Attitudes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Bible presents two contrasting examples to illustrate these different stances before God:<\/p>\n

The “man of God”<\/strong> embodies obedience, fear, and vigilance toward God.
\nThe “old prophet”<\/strong> reflects complacency, spiritual laxity, and a faith that lacks the same zeal.
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Why Does This Matter?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A lack of zeal can weaken faith. As a result, a person may lose spiritual discernment and gradually drift away from the principles that are foundational to their relationship with God.
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The Danger of Digital Convenience<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The busyness of daily life and the conveniences offered by the internet may lead some people to substitute in-person participation with online engagement. However, attending services online cannot replace the invaluable experience of being in the House of God.
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Physical Presence Is Irreplaceable<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Participation in a meeting cannot be fulfilled through a message, phone call, or broadcast. The psalmist emphasized this importance when he stated, “Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem!”<\/strong><\/em>
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The Gradual Cooling Off<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Just as distance can weaken a relationship, straying from the House of God can contribute to a decline in spiritual life. It is crucial to remain attentive to our own choices and relationship with God.
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The Purpose of the 122 Days<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On Tuesday, we will commence the 122-day purpose based on Psalm 122<\/a><\/span>. During this period, the goal is to dedicate the final months of the year to strengthening our relationship with God<\/strong>. Participants are encouraged to attend the Father’s House on Wednesdays and Sundays<\/strong> for moments of prayer and seeking the Almighty.
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Take Part in This Special Study<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Join us for a special Bible study<\/strong> on “The Man of God and the Old Prophet”<\/strong> and understand how this reflection can help cultivate a more vigilant faith. Wednesday at 7 PM<\/strong> at The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>. We encourage you to bring your Bible.<\/p>\n

Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious beliefs or background. <\/span>Come as you are. <\/span><\/strong>For more information, please call\u00a01-888-332-4141<\/a> <\/span>or text\u00a01-888-312-4141<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Click Here for Nationwide Locations of The Universal Church<\/a><\/div>\n
Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n

 
\nIf you live in a city without one of our locations<\/strong> or cannot commute due to health reasons<\/strong>, we invite you to join our\u00a0<\/span>Virtual Church<\/a><\/span> via Zoom and phone conference<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click Here for more information on the Virtual Church<\/a><\/div>\n

 
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  To maintain the salvation of our souls, we need discernment and a commitment to the Word of God. However, complacency can weaken our spiritual life and jeopardize our relationship with the Almighty. Recognizing the differences between the man of God and the old prophet can help identify behaviors that may put our faith at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":248,"featured_media":352574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[323],"tags":[6122],"site":[],"class_list":["post-352571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-a-school-of-faith","tag-wednesday"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/248"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=352571"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":352578,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352571\/revisions\/352578"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/352574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=352571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=352571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=352571"},{"taxonomy":"site","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/site?post=352571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}