I've been asked NOT to speak in tongues at this event! - Page 33

Rico · #**321** 05-30-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

I haven't read through this thread at all so I'm just going with the title post.

I think that if you've been invited to sing at an event and the people who have asked you to take part also ask that you not speak in tongues audibly that you should .......

1. either comply or

2. simply not attend.

Could you make a bit simpler? What you've proposed sounds too complicated and we may need another 32 pages to get it sorted out.

Felicity · #**322** 05-30-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Could you make a bit simpler? What you've proposed sounds too complicated and we may need another 32 pages to get it sorted out.

H2H · #**323** 05-30-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

I haven't read through this thread at all so I'm just going with the title post.

I think that if you've been invited to sing at an event and the people who have asked you to take part also ask that you not speak in tongues audibly that you should .......

1. either comply or

2. simply not attend.

I agree.

If I were a pastor I would request all leadership NOT speak in tongues into the mic in personal worship.

I find the request totally reasonable for Pentecostals and non-Pentecostals alike.

Neck · #**324** 05-31-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandra

I have made no promises!

http://www.lifeway.com/ev/events_det...0979%2C00.html

If asked not to flow in your belief then do not go. It is called integrity.

SoCaliUPC · #**325** 05-31-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandra

I made no promises, I was only asked.

Exactly. When the Spirit of the Lord starts to move...there is no telling what can come out of the mouth of a person full of the Holy Ghost!!!

tamor · #**326** 05-31-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Why not say, "I would be happy to sing at your event (or speak...), but I cannot promise not to speak in tongues."?

Then let them make the decision...chances are, they'll change their mind.

I do not believe we should ever allow someone else to dictate whether or not we will speak about Jesus or worship Him. Look at what Daniel did, in defiance to what he was told? He worshipped 3 times a day as he had always done.

When there is presented a choice between worshipping God or denying any aspect of our faith, we have to make that choice. To cave in, or to even say nothing, is, in my mind, denying Christ.

I think being straightforward and honest is what Paul would do. I can't imagine Paul saying, "Okay, I won't mention the name of Jesus," or, "Alright, I promise not to talk in tongues." Jesus broke all kinds of religious rules.

I say that folks know who you are and what you believe in, and they will respect you less if you cave in to their requests. I think if you stand up for what you believe in, God opens the doors...you don't need men to open them for you, and God can change their minds and soften their hearts and remove their objections.

MissBratt,

This is exactly what I was trying to say here:

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Originally Posted by tamor

Sandra, I'm with CR on this one. I can see jumping through the open doors to minister to people of different faith, but why go somewhere if they specifically ask you to NOT worship the way you do?

You just said it so much better than I did!!

Sandra · #**327** 05-31-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Neckstadt

If asked not to flow in your belief then do not go. It is called integrity.

so don't go and miss GOD? I feel strongly about going, I am honored to be invited.

Praxeas · #**328** 05-31-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by H2H

A KEY ELEMENT? Speaking in tongues aloud in the mic is a KEY ELEMENT? If so it's one we should lose...

lol...for some Pentecostals it is

Felicity · #**329** 05-31-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by H2H

I agree.

If I were a pastor I would request all leadership NOT speak in tongues into the mic in personal worship.

I find the request totally reasonable for Pentecostals and non-Pentecostals alike.

That would be your prerogative as the pastor. Personally, I don't have a problem with speaking in tongues in public meetings as long as it isn't majorly disruptive or out of order. There would be times when it might not be (in order I mean).

chaotic_resolve · #**330** 05-31-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandra

so don't go and miss GOD? I feel strongly about going, I am honored to be invited.

Is God going to be there if they've banned His Spirit!?!

(Sorry, couldn't resist)

I imagine it's a huge honor. All I could suggest is pray about it and follow the leading of God. Maybe even ask the advice of a minister you know and respect.