Now, my personal view on the modern practicing of tongues. yes I
do agree that most of these are more emotional driven than Holy
Spirit empowered.
Here is the conclusion from the same source above
Catholic Apologetics International by Robert Sungenis, M.A. (Ph. D.
cd), again the part in red
The information we have gathered leads us to several important
conclusions about tongues-speaking. Although the New Testament does not specify that the
gift of tongues would no longer be manifested in the Church before
the return of Christ, it severely warns against any illicit
elevation of tongues over the other gifts, and warns, in no
uncertain terms, that a mass proliferation of tongues in the church
is a sign of sin and unbelief. The unbelief is not of a nature that
denies God or Christianity, but one that creates a pseudo-faith.
Although when used legitimately, tongues
remains a gift of God, nevertheless, history shows that legitimate
tongues-speaking is a rare occurrence. It is a gift given to very
selective people in very selective instances. Conversely, in
the modern movement, tongues-speaking is advertised with a very
high-profile of acceptability and accessibility.
Here, the conclusion is that
1) the cessation of Tongue is not conculsive and the it is not
specify that this gift will not return.
2) though rare, it still exist (ok, like I had said, many who
practice it are more emotional driven, but its not conclusive that
all are, and the different between the two is by the fruits of the
Holy Spirit, is there self control, is there humility, is there
edification ...etc)
3) when used legitimately, tongues remains a gift of God, and will
remains to be so.
