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1 | When will I speak/pray in tongues? | Acts 2:6 | Bob Y. | 27828 | ||
Hi ashestobeauty, With respect to your (and many others) feelings on the interpretation of the scriptural meaning of tongues, I feel we have to be careful as Christians in questioning the salvation of a brother or sister on the basis of peripheral views or understandings of tongues or anything else other than belief in Jesus Christ. Rom 14:3 The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him. Rom 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. The only requirement for the gift of grace that God has given for the healing of our souls and eternal life is belief (Gk.pisteuo- commit to, trust in, cleave to, and rely on) by faith in Jesus Christ. Belief in the redemptive sacrifice He made for all people on the cross and in His resurrection to the right hand of God will bring a right relationship and eternal life. Rom 3:22 Namely, the righteousness of God which comes by believing with personal trust and confident reliance on Jesus Christ (the Messiah). [And it is meant] for all who believe. For there is no distinction, (Amplified) When those who feel they benefit from speaking in an "unknown" tongue place this requirement on other believing Christians, claiming that they are more "filled" with the Holy Spirit than their counterparts, they label the salvation of fellow Christians as substandard and exalt themselves to a position of higher spiritual understanding of God. This goes against all biblical principals. Ps 35:26 Let them be put to shame and confusion together who rejoice at my calamity! Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify and exalt themselves over me! (Amplified) Acts 15:19 Therefore it is my opinion that we should not put obstacles in the way of and annoy and disturb those of the Gentiles who turn to God, (Amplified) There is liberty in Jesus to pray and worship Him in any way that will aid us in spiritual growth. 2 Cor 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom). [Isa. 61:1, 2.] (Amplified) Pray in whatever way you feel comfortable,ashestobeauty, but don't let it become a distraction for others and don't make it a burden on others. We are responsable as mature Christians to correctly use The Gospel to guide those who need salvation or brothers and sisters who seek spiritual growth by not adding certain practices as obsticles that, although it may aid in ones private personal growth, will be a distraction from the real message. 1 Cor 14:23 Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad? There is much controversy on the subject of understanding what is ment by tongues, but this I know, anyone who believes that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and the Son of God is saved with the only salvation there is and will spend eternity with Him in Heaven. Rejoicing in Jesus, Bob |
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2 | When will I speak/pray in tongues? | Acts 2:6 | ashestobeauty | 27880 | ||
Just for the record I wasn't questioning other's salvation based on tongues. I very much belive that you can be saved, live a great life in God, and be blessed, and effective in the kingdom without being able to speak in tongues. What I was saying is that just as it takes faith to believe that you are saved "by grace", it takes faith to recieve tongues. :o) |
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3 | When will I speak/pray in tongues? | Acts 2:6 | Bob Y. | 27939 | ||
Your point for the record is respectfully acknowledged, ashestobeauty. I think what concerned me was an appearance of "belief" in Jesus Christ being placed at a level of comparison to "belief" in an understanding of tongues. Of course belief in Jesus Christ is a conviction, belief in the use of tongues is an opinion. My intent is simply to clearify to anyone who may be browsing through this forum looking for guidance on this subject, that the use of "tongues" (in this manner) is a tool that is beneficial only on an individual basis (1Cr 14:4) and may even be a hinderance when used this way by some believers. It cannot be used as a measuring stick for the maturity of a believer, the "quality" of a person's salvation or the "filling" of the Holy Spirit within a believer. Ashestobeauty, please don't think that I'm implying that you would do this, because reading your responses I'm sure you don't. Unfortunatley there is those that do, and in doing so confuse the real message of the Gospel for many. I read what you wrote concerning how it has helped in your spiritual growth and as a result opened your life to more fully receive God's blessings. First I want to tell you that I rejoice with you in this and praise God for the wonderful blessings and growth you are experiencing. I know that God will continue to richly bless you and your family. One reason that I've been thinking using tongues in this way (as a tool) may work for some people is that it may help them to take their focus off the clutter within their mind, that is a natural result of living in this world with a busy life and schedule, and help them focus on God's leading in their prayers (Psa 46:10) . This being the case, it could be a great tool for some. I have several brothers and sisters in Christ that practice this kind of tongues and I don't question their sincerity. I only find it disturbing when people let it become a distraction for others or use it to exalt themselves. But then it is always unfortunate when you see the church imitating the world. Rejoicing in our Lord, Bob |
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