We see all sorts

What are we to make of prophecies that come with dates and are highly predictive? When some of them don't come to pass the reputation of prophecy and prophets can suffer accordingly. Is it worth the risk of publicising such prophecies? Or might we then miss the blessing that comes from sharing a crucial word? Many Christians do not understand the nature of prophetic utterance. Church prophecy does  not have the same certainty as prophecy in scripture. The gift of prophecy may be inaccurate for any number of reasons. The prophet may be carried by  his own emotions. He or she may be trying to promote their ministry with a spectacular word. They may be deceived by a lying spirit. Other problems might be that God changes His mind (Oh yes!) when intercession or repentance averts judgement. The prophecy might apply to another people group to the one reading it. The prophecy may fail because of unbelief or disobedience with the hearers. Or the prophecy might apply to a distant time for its fulfilment but ministers encouragement and direction.You may be able to think of other problems, but on this site which is intended for mature Christians I think we can take a measure of risk.