Nov 1 2014, 11:36 AM
QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Nov 1 2014, 10:08 AM)
And to answer what you asked here
Both are important. The Apostle Paul did not say which is more important but He did say He rather everyone speak in tongues. Here is the evidence.
1 Corinthians 14:5 - I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
Many people understand the verse above like this in error: Prophesying supersede Speaking in tongues and because there is no interpreter most of the time, then don't speak in tongues.
Do you see the error of what is said above actually does not match the meaning in 1 Corinthians 14:5.
Try and digest it slowly. God will make it clear to you.
Looks like you don't understand the verse yourself. Paul has clearly stated that he would rather have people prophesy than speak in tongues, and show love rather than have all those spiritual gifts. This is not to say that these gifts are not important, but one is clearly more important than the other. Also, if no interpreter is present, they should keep silent.Both are important. The Apostle Paul did not say which is more important but He did say He rather everyone speak in tongues. Here is the evidence.
1 Corinthians 14:5 - I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
Many people understand the verse above like this in error: Prophesying supersede Speaking in tongues and because there is no interpreter most of the time, then don't speak in tongues.
Do you see the error of what is said above actually does not match the meaning in 1 Corinthians 14:5.
Try and digest it slowly. God will make it clear to you.
Love > Prophecy > Tongues
Compare this with the practice of alot of churches today where everyone bursts into speaking in tongues. Paul would shake his head if he saw that happen.
27 No more than two or three should speak in tongues. They must speak one at a time, and someone must interpret what they say. 28 But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately. 1 Corinthians 14:27-28
Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles? 30 Do we all have the gift of healing? Do we all have the ability to speak in unknown languages? Do we all have the ability to interpret unknown languages? Of course not! 31 So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:39-41
This post has been edited by kernan.rio: Nov 1 2014, 11:39 AM
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