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NASB | Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. [Rom 3:22; 1 Cor 12:13] |
Subject: sheila, why pray for a lesser gift? |
Bible Note: Greetings Searcher! The context of 1 Cor. 12 is exactly why I have a problem with calling tongues a 'lesser' gift. :-) Paul stresses that all 'parts' of the body are needed, and all the various ministries of the body are needed as well. I believe the same thing applies to spiritual gifts. If Paul meant to imply that tongues was least, or next to least, was he also saying that Apostles are more 'important' than teachers? Wouldn't that violate the whole message of chapter 12? As for your last point my friend, there are many things in life that can either be imitated or abused, but it does not necessarily follow from that fact that each of these things is wrong or bad. Paul never forbade anyone from speaking in tongues, he simply gave them instruction about the 'proper' way to exercise this gift in a worship service. In fact, he specifically commanded us not to forbid anyone from speaking in tongues. My primary concern with this issue is that we not demonize a genuine gift of the Spirit because some abuse it or over emphasis it. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |