Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a False Prophet?

While there have been false prophets in history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. does not fall into this category. To embody every quality a true prophet has is incredibly rare, but Dr. King absolutely represents everything a prophet should. Those who are specifically chosen by God to lead people out of discrimination and persecution are the true representation of prophets. Dealing with hatred from the masses is no easy task, and in the inspiring, peaceful ways Dr. King dealt with racism in America qualifies him as a prophet to the highest extent.

Dr. King’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech is easily one of his most well known and inspirational speeches. It took place in Memphis, Tennessee on April 3rd, 1968, where Dr. King spoke about city workers on strike. He made clear in his speech that he did not expect to be with his brothers and sisters when they reached the “promised land”, and he was sadly right. The very next day Dr. King was assassinated by James Earl Ray. He left his people with a fearless message engraved in their minds, and that no matter what might happen to him, to keep fighting. Few prophets if any actually see their work come to fruition, and that was the case with Dr. King.

There is certainly no argument for Dr. King being a false prophet. False prophets offer bad moral examples, and either make up or steal their preachings from others. Dr. King is one of the most inspiring people in the history of the United States and maybe the entire world. His speeches and teachings inspired millions of African Americans to stand up to oppression in ways that would not set them back as a community. He never wavered in his efforts even with the constant threats on his life and the lives of those following him. 

Reverend King represents everything a true prophet ever could. He never preached anything he did not believe in, and was a moral standard himself. He is one of the most important and inspirational figures of the 20th century and his legacy will live on for the rest of time.