39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
I don't have much to say about this chapter. I've never really experienced the speaking in tongues. It seems that Paul is giving clear direction that it shouldn't be wasted and it should be handled in a timely fashion. Similar to how he encourages the organization of the rest of the church.
We can't get anywhere if we are all "willy-nilly"
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1-3 If you praise him in the private language of tongues, God understands you but no one else does, for you are sharing intimacies just between you and him. But when you proclaim his truth in everyday speech, you’re letting others in on the truth so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't experienced speaking in tongues either but what I was convicted by is the need to share his Word and Promise. I don't do a good job of this unless having opportunities really served up on a platter for me. I should be sharing all the time. Private prayers are great, sharing and expanding the Kingdom is greater.
knut