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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:13 ¶ Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:13 ¶ Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says]. |
Bible Question: How relevant is speaking in tounges? Isnt this the most unimportant spiritual gift that you can recieve out of all of them? Is it not also supposed to be done in private or with an interpater? I was going to a church (a good size one) and the paster on mulitiple occassions asked the entire church to start speaking in tounges, and for those who couldnt to try to and to let the words pour out. Deep inside it just felt wrong to me. I have not gone back to the church since and I have not taken the time to ask this question yet. Also, to me, it seems like it would chase a lot of people away, especially if it was their first time attending church. I could easily see it freaking some people out. I know it made me feel uncomfortable. Can anyone help me with this? |
Bible Answer: Gen Betrayed: What you discribe seems to go hand and hand with the Word of Faith Movement, which has destroyed many peoples faith. Speaking in tounges is a gift as I read Scripture. Is something a gift if I have to ask for it? I do not think so. Why is this gift so desired above giving, teaching, helps, and so on? Paul says it's the least of all the gifts. I think you has perfect reason to feel more than uncomfortable. I think asking people to try and speak in tounges is not Scriptual, and I would shake the dust off your shoes and move on to a Bible teaching Church. I do believe the Lord can use any gift He so wants, but God does not go against Hiw word, as this Pastor was suggesting the people to do. You have a good response to listening to the Holy Spirit, keep listening and be in prayer for God to led you to a good church. Blessings. Justme |