Speaking in tongues is clearly a gift from God, we shouldnt be
talking about accepting it or not, but what does God wants us to do
with our gift and how does the gift benefit you, church and the ppl
around you?
When the spirit first enabled the disciples to speak in tongues,
the God fearing Jews from all over the world were bewildered
because these disciples were speaking their native language,
proclaiming the wonders of God. (Acts 2:12)
But there were some who made fun of them and said, They have had
too much wine, clearly these people did not understand what were
said.
Paul makes it clear that when there is speaking in tongue, there
must be interpretation.
Taking about spiritual gift,
to another speaking in different
kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of
tongues. 1 Cor. 12:10.
do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 1 Cor. 12:30
he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues,
unless indeed he interprets, ...) 1 Cor. 14:5.
So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in
tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come
in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? 1 Cor.
14:23
It is clear that speaking in tongues must be followed with
interpretation. I believe speaking in tongues is like speaking many
different languages, for the Bible refers to
tongues not tongue, in other
tongue Act 2:4, and different kinds of tongues
1Cor 12:10). I believe the tongues in themselves are legible
languages, it is just that we dont understand, just like people
speaking Cantonese, Hokkien, Hainanese to the Jews. These are the
strange tongues through which God speaks to the
people. (1 Cor. 14: 21).
Can tongue be a spiritual language, with which the spirit in us
speaks to God and only understood by God? May be
. for self
edification.
So how has speaking in tongues benefit us? How often do we hear of
speaking in tongues in churches being interpreted? For those who
have benefited from speaking in tongues, do they bring love and joy
to others? Sad to say, I seldom hear about that, that is why I
agree that speaking in tongue is an overrated gift. Sorry,
breytonhartge.
1 Cor 12:31 NKJV, talk about earnestly desire the best gifts, but
what are the best gifts? NIV present the verse as earnestly desire
the greater gifts.
All gifts are desirable, but the gifts that benefits others and
glorify God are the greater ones.
have a good day.
