How to test a prophecy before it is fulfilled: track record matters more than individual accuracy; errors are disqualifying

Key principle: evaluate the prophet's track record before accepting a prophecy. Getting things right is less meaningful than getting things wrong -- a broken clock is right twice a day. Any single error from someone claiming to speak for God is a very big deal. If no established track record exists, no action needs to be taken on the prophecy; simply wait and pray for personal confirmation. Unknown online voices claiming prophetic words carry almost no weight without secondary verification. Erring on the side of non-action is the safe posture.