Subject: Is speaking in tongues for today? |
Bible Note: Retxar: I too am glad that the truth of God's Word is not established by my experience, my lack of experience, my observations, or the way I try to live it ... yes, we would all then be in trouble then. But the answer to the question you asked can only be answered through a discernment of the spirits. This is a gift of the Spirit mentioned in 1 Cor. 12:10 "To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:" And a very necessary gift to, because 1 John 4:1 says: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." Jesus said, Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Matthew 7:16. Now, all these things require observation, do they not? And so does the answer to your question. Since there is not a case in the scripture that tells us whether speaking in tongues is for today. We know for sure it was for the Apostalic times. But is it for today? It was your question, after all. How do you expect to find the answer without observation or discernment. Have you seen any real evidence of this? Have you experienced this? If so discern what you've seen or experienced. But if you have no discernment, and do not sensibly use the 5 senses God gave you in order to discern, and use His Word to guide you ... you will be led around by every wind of doctrine whether it be true or false. God does not expect us to be blind, deaf, or dumb -- as some Christians feel they must be lest they offend someone. I am not afraid to offend those who have faked it or those who operate through counterfeit spririts. I know the Word of God because the Holy Spirit has revealed it to me because of constant seeking and humbleness of spirit. The Holy Spirit also gave unto me a gift of discernment. I know truth from falsehood. And I am bold to proclaim the truth or expose a lie. I have proclaimed to you that I have seen the lie. This I know for certain. I have asked God the same thing. Is speaking in tongues for today? His answer to me is that he will not glorify man. But he will honor the humble in spirit who seek to glorify Him. Perhaps you should ask God for yourself. He does speak to you doesn't He? Praise God! Biynah |