Speaking In Tongues And Private Prayer Like all gifts, speaking in tongues was not for private use but for the common good. Many believe that speaking in tongues is for private prayer, however, there is not one verse that supports the private use of tongues. The Bible tells us that -All mentions of tongues are in public settings – other people were always present. … [Read more...] about
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Listeners and Doers
Everyone should be quick, To listen and slow to speak; Your anger just makes me sick, With not knowing what you seek.An angry man does not do, What the Lord does approve of; Start thinking of what is true, Stop hating and think of love.Get rid of the wicked things, And immoral behavior; Rather think of what God brings, Through goodness of a Savior.Humbly … [Read more...] about Listeners and Doers
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We all must live in harmony, Passionately love each other; And never causing agony, Sympathize with one another.Be humble and pay not back, Any evil for wicked ways; Ridicule not for what they lack, Of anyone who disobeys.Rather go and bless them instead, For you were called to inherit; Do not argue on what is said, Reacting with godly merit.Those who want … [Read more...] about Unsent
Speaking In Tongues – A Sign
“Tongues then are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers”. (1 Cor. 14:22) It’s commonly believed that speaking in tongues is a private prayer language but that idea is read into the text. Not a single verse states that tongues is for private prayer, however, 1 Cor. 14:21-22 clearly say that speaking in tongues was a sign. In 1 Cor. 14:21, God said, “through men of … [Read more...] about Speaking In Tongues – A Sign
Speaking In Tongues And The Perfect
Speaking In Tongues And The Perfect What is “the perfect” in 1 Cor. 13:9-10? Many believe that 1 Cor. 13:9-10 say that tongues will cease when “the perfect” comes but that can’t be true as these verses don’t even mention tongues; they only say that prophecy and knowledge cease when “the perfect” comes. Tongues cease in a different manner and this is verified by the use of … [Read more...] about Speaking In Tongues And The Perfect
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