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Originally Posted by Steve Epley
How could anyone be so foolish who have recieved the genuine experience to think you could speak in tongues at will or on command.
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I agree. I believe the concept of those who do this is that if you are filled with the Holy Ghost that speaking in tongues is a natural "overflow" of the Holy Ghost within you and that all you have to do is "tap into it" or "let it go" any time, at will, and you will speak in tongues.
I don't see any biblical basis for this thought. We have no New Testament example of this kind of behaviour.
Personally speaking in tongues is a very sacrad and special thing that I am in awe of. It happens in special times when there is a special connection of my mind, spirit, and soul with the Holy Spirit of God and the presence of God is so strong speaking in tongues seems a way of releasing the pent up "fullness" of the Holy Spirit.
I just cannot view it as something you switch on and off at will regardless of your frame of mind, etc.
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