Saturday, May 18, 2024
Interpretation of Tongues
So, when you pray in your private prayer language, don’t hoard the experience for yourself. Pray for the insight and ability to bring others into that intimacy.
– 1 Corinthians 14:13 (MSG)
Paul instructs the church not to speak in tongues without giving the
interpretation. Paul says, So if you speak in a way that no one can
understand, what’s the point of opening your mouth? There are many languages
in the world and they all mean something to someone. But if I don’t understand
the language, it’s not going to do me much good. It’s no different with you.
Since you’re so eager to participate in what God is doing, why don’t you
concentrate on doing what helps everyone in the church (1 Corinthians 14:9-12
MSG)?
Paul firmly believes that the Holy Spirit’s manifestation of spiritual gifts is
for the benefit of the entire assembly (1 Corinthians 12:7). He does not say
you should never speak in tongues. He stresses, however, that there should be
an interpretation of the tongue when the saints assemble in a group, so that
all can enjoy the revelation God is giving to the body of Christ.
Holy Spirit, give us the gifts of tongues and interpretation, as we assemble
together, the body of Christ, so that we can receive revelation from God.
Further Reading
- 2 Samuel 15:23-16:23
- John 18:25-19:22
- Psalm 119:113-128
- Proverbs 16:10-11
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