In one letter mailed to supporters, Oral Roberts declared, “…the gift of prophecy came on me…and 33 predictions were given me concerning you [here the person’s name has been inserted by the computer].” False prophets count on the gullibility of their followers. Doubtless many of those receiving this letter were flattered that a “man of God” had received 33 prophecies specifically for them—not knowing that the identical letter went to hundreds of thousands.