The Purpose of Speaking in Tongues
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Indeed that is another reason. 
So is the still-relevant need to "edify himself" (which speaking in tongues does) and "edify the church" (which prophesying does).
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
So is the still-relevant need to "edify himself" (which speaking in tongues does) and "edify the church" (which prophesying does).
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
Actually, self edification isn't advised in Scripture. But if you humble yourself before the Lord He will lift you up.
Edification (building up) of the spiritual attributes... of the individual (as contrasted with the group)... is what speaking in tongues does.
Jude 1:20 KJV
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
It's not wrong to build yourself SPIRITUALLY, which puts down the works of the flesh.
To put it in natural terms: It is better to feed a group, but it's not wrong to feed yourself.
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
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This isn't regarding everyone who comments here, but... One of the problems is that there are people who DON'T HAVE speaking in tongues (most even admit it) who are trying to teach on scriptures that are about speaking in tongues.
Unfortunately, those false teachings are adopted (sometimes unknowingly) by those who DO have speaking in tongues and then are taught by them also, because that is easier than seeking God for themselves.
There is much more to be said on that particular topic, but I think that's enough for now. People who can't receive that much are unlikely to be able to receive more.
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
Unfortunately, those false teachings are adopted (sometimes unknowingly) by those who DO have speaking in tongues and then are taught by them also, because that is easier than seeking God for themselves.
There is much more to be said on that particular topic, but I think that's enough for now. People who can't receive that much are unlikely to be able to receive more.
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
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Even though it is spelled out in Corinthians 14:14 "For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth" @throughfaith
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
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14For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding IS UNFRUITFUL.
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding.
16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
Notice he understands what he is saying ,but the hearers do not . So his understanding is fruitless because they don't understand what he's saying.
16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding.
16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
Notice he understands what he is saying ,but the hearers do not . So his understanding is fruitless because they don't understand what he's saying.
16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
All of those regarding the Holy Ghost. When speaking in tongues was poured out, and the people were marveling because of it, Peter tried to explain that this is a manifestation of the promise made by Joel. And he did his best to exhort them ALL to receive it as well. See Acts 2 all the way to the end.
Peter received speaking in tongues. John received speaking in tongues. Andrew received speaking in tongues. James received speaking in tongues. Phillip received speaking in tongues. Bartholomew received speaking in tongues. Thomas received speaking in tongues. Matthew received speaking in tongues. James the son of received speaking in tongues. Simon the Canaanite received speaking in tongues. EVERY ONE of the 11 apostles received speaking in tongues! And yet people say it's not of God...or it's not for us... or any other excuse not to receive it themselves. .... *sigh*
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
Peter received speaking in tongues. John received speaking in tongues. Andrew received speaking in tongues. James received speaking in tongues. Phillip received speaking in tongues. Bartholomew received speaking in tongues. Thomas received speaking in tongues. Matthew received speaking in tongues. James the son of received speaking in tongues. Simon the Canaanite received speaking in tongues. EVERY ONE of the 11 apostles received speaking in tongues! And yet people say it's not of God...or it's not for us... or any other excuse not to receive it themselves. .... *sigh*
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
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The ' promise ' is the Holy Spirit. Notice that is precisely what it says. No tongues mentioned linked to ' promise ' .
But if you go back to Mark 16
17And these SIGNS shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new TONGUES ;( LANGUAGES )
38¶Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
But if you go back to Mark 16
17And these SIGNS shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new TONGUES ;( LANGUAGES )
38¶Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
BTW, when a person is speaking in tongues, even they themselves do not know what is being spoken. That's why it is said "he speaketh mysteries". It is NOT the person's intellect that is speaking. it is the Holy Ghost, whose thinking is above our own. The wisdom (thinking) of God is foolishness unto us (makes no sense to us)... yet it is God.
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
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2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Now, if you are speaking in an unknown language, then you are speaking “mysteries” (vs. 2). These are not mysteries as in 1 Corinthians 4:1; these are mysteries insomuch as no one understands what you are saying. Look at verse 16, “Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he UNDERSTANDETH not what thou sayest?” Notice the second thing about this. “Howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” In the what? Well, that isn’t the Holy Spirit. There isn’t a charismatic in this world who could ever read that second verse in this chapter. There was not one word in that passage about the Holy Spirit. Not a word. Turn back to 1 Corinthians 2:11—same book by the same author—and look at what he is talking about.
Now, if you are speaking in an unknown language, then you are speaking “mysteries” (vs. 2). These are not mysteries as in 1 Corinthians 4:1; these are mysteries insomuch as no one understands what you are saying. Look at verse 16, “Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he UNDERSTANDETH not what thou sayest?” Notice the second thing about this. “Howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” In the what? Well, that isn’t the Holy Spirit. There isn’t a charismatic in this world who could ever read that second verse in this chapter. There was not one word in that passage about the Holy Spirit. Not a word. Turn back to 1 Corinthians 2:11—same book by the same author—and look at what he is talking about.
@throughfaith
You need to take this to God.
It is written "Murmur not among yourselves. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. "
What that means is that if a person doesn't learn how to go to God and seek his face until He answers them, they will NOT be able to discern the truth when it is spoken. Trying to discover the truth through murmuring (speaking between themselves) will NOT be sufficient.
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
You need to take this to God.
It is written "Murmur not among yourselves. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. "
What that means is that if a person doesn't learn how to go to God and seek his face until He answers them, they will NOT be able to discern the truth when it is spoken. Trying to discover the truth through murmuring (speaking between themselves) will NOT be sufficient.
Love in Jesus,
Kelby