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07-16-2008, 10:37 PM
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After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
I have heard folks say they have spoke in tongues once and only once and they appear to be fine, they "have the Holy Ghost" and thats that.
But, I am curious, it seems I can't hear a song with the name of Jesus being said or a sermon that talks about the goodness of God and there I go.
I have struggled at times in the past and have just burned in my soul to hear from God, and tongues start. I have gotten angry in my prayer (Yelling actually) and said "NO!!! I want to hear words I can understand!"
So what do tongues mean? Do they mean you are forgiven? Do they mean you have re-established communion with the Lord? What are tongues for after the initial time?
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07-16-2008, 10:50 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
Isa 28:11-12
(11) For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
(12) To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
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07-16-2008, 10:50 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
The gift of tongues is to edify you. It is the manifestation of the Spirit in you. It is used to edify the church as well.
If you want the understanding, pray to interpret, silly!
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07-16-2008, 10:53 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
Jude 1:20 "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,"
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07-16-2008, 10:53 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
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Originally Posted by Carpenter
I have heard folks say they have spoke in tongues once and only once and they appear to be fine, they "have the Holy Ghost" and thats that.
But, I am curious, it seems I can't hear a song with the name of Jesus being said or a sermon that talks about the goodness of God and there I go.
I have struggled at times in the past and have just burned in my soul to hear from God, and tongues start. I have gotten angry in my prayer (Yelling actually) and said "NO!!! I want to hear words I can understand!"
So what do tongues mean? Do they mean you are forgiven? Do they mean you have re-established communion with the Lord? What are tongues for after the initial time?
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I believe you should just count yourself blessed and rejoice.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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07-16-2008, 10:55 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
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I believe you should just count yourself blessed and rejoice.
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All these answers are good, but what made me think of this the other day was after a period of time of being so unbelivably busy, I found that I hadn't done much praying or anything else spiritual. I did find the time and I had to ask myself, what do these tongues mean? That God and I are cool?
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07-16-2008, 10:59 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
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Originally Posted by Carpenter
All these answers are good, but what made me think of this the other day was after a period of time of being so unbelivably busy, I found that I hadn't done much praying or anything else spiritual. I did find the time and I had to ask myself, what do these tongues mean? That God and I are cool?
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Maybe that is how you and God communicate. Do you start out in a language you understand, or does it just flow with the unknown tongue?
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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07-16-2008, 10:59 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
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Originally Posted by Carpenter
All these answers are good, but what made me think of this the other day was after a period of time of being so unbelivably busy, I found that I hadn't done much praying or anything else spiritual. I did find the time and I had to ask myself, what do these tongues mean? That God and I are cool?
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How about despite your neglect of your relationship with God, He remains faithful, loves you, and is waiting for you. A lover may get cool with you if you ignore her because you're "too busy" but God is forever longsuffering and good and reminded you of it when you spent time with Him by giving you the utterance of tongues.
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To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
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07-16-2008, 11:11 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
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Originally Posted by Carpenter
I have heard folks say they have spoke in tongues once and only once and they appear to be fine, they "have the Holy Ghost" and thats that.
But, I am curious, it seems I can't hear a song with the name of Jesus being said or a sermon that talks about the goodness of God and there I go.
I have struggled at times in the past and have just burned in my soul to hear from God, and tongues start. I have gotten angry in my prayer (Yelling actually) and said "NO!!! I want to hear words I can understand!"
So what do tongues mean? Do they mean you are forgiven? Do they mean you have re-established communion with the Lord? What are tongues for after the initial time?
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My suggestion is read I Cor. 14 real slow and you will see about 7 reasons why every believer should pray in tongues, at least privately so as to make sure edification is a priority.
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07-16-2008, 11:20 PM
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Re: After the 1st time, what are Tongues for?
So now Carp is asking the questions?
Good question.
I guess private prayer in tongues is to assist in praying when you know not what to say. Keeping a mind on the Lord may also help to build faith rather than focus on the words.
Public speaking in tongues must be interpreted or they have a greater negative effect to the body than positive.
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