Does the gift of Speaking in Tongues make you closer to God than others? Cliffe Answers.

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Blessed are the ones who are humble.

[@yvnginfinity]

Christianity needs people like George who are secure in themselves to ask the tough questions, and the obvious ones that seem stupid

[@TheGingerKing-1]

Christianity needs no one or anything. God gave us his only son Jesus to die on the cross to save us and now all Christian’s need is Gods grace through our faith.

[@danielkamwende1500]

His point is still valid considering that Christ raised up disciples to spread His word. Its also validated in the Bible where it calls Christians the body of Christ. And this isn't to make us proud or make us entitled far from it in fact it is to humble us in reminding us that we are simply tools in the hands of the Almighty.

[@jamestamz]

@@TheGingerKing-1gift of speaking in gibberish?

[@yvnginfinity]

@@TheGingerKing-1 Christianity is the people on earth not Jesus or God, they are the object of the religion not the religion itself. You were called to spread the word, not appeal to those who already follow him. You can’t be all serious and impersonal, too afraid to ask questions, a lot of Christians like you are. Bishop Mari Emmanuel says the same thing, it’s not about keeping God at arms length because he’s mighty too good to relate with you. If you can’t ask questions and really relate/understand the Bible you don’t know Jesus Intimately.

[@yvnginfinity]

@@TheGingerKing-1what you said sounds good but it has literally nothing to do with what I said, it’s just the first rule. Being Christian is more than acknowledging 2 facts about Jesus, you have to follow the teachings, share the word, and develop your own understanding of scripture. You need tough questions to do that

[@migzy4704]

Honestly it doesn’t matter if you have a certain gift or not. The only gift that should matter to you is the gift of salvation.

[@thelgpain6529]

Amen! The best gift that we don't even deserve. God bless.

[@Minnesota_Central]

Kind of a selfish view in my opinion. "As a Christian the only thing that matters to me is my own salvation" Where as in the great commission of Christ Jesus we are ALL called to be disciples. Discipleship is the most important gift to the church. It shows up in many ways.

[@migzy4704]

@@Minnesota_Central That’s not what I’m saying. People with “gifts” will try to make themselves seem better than others which is not what Christ wants. People also worry to much about others yet ignore their own paths. The most important gift is salvation because the only way to be saved is a relationship with Christ. So if you see what I’m saying. I’m saying the most important gift is your relationship with Christ.

[@dillbop2114]

Based

[@Bustercito]

Right on target. Blessed are you Lord Jesus Christ🙏

[@xampaguitakurnelius3430]

"I don't need subtitles." 😁👍 That statement touches my prayer to be blessed with the gift of discernment.

[@davidspirovski3334]

Speaking in tounges is being able to learn and speak languages that you arnt learned for the sake of christs kingdom

[@Romans_116]

@@davidspirovski3334 No

[@davidspirovski3334]

@@Romans_116 how so

[@Romans_116]

@@davidspirovski3334 supernatural gifts. I’ve seen over and over and over people speak in tongues and then translate what they spoke by the spirit of the Lord… it sounds like gibberish and utterances but happens to be something the Holy Spirit uses. On occasion it can be a native language but that incident you only find in the book of Acts chapter 2. And there’s no evidence they were having full dialogues and full conversation, but just likely utterances of praising God for his marvelous works.

[@davidspirovski3334]

@@Romans_116 the only thing speaking in tounges we find in acts is being able year another language

[@stepheninman7568]

Once my mother told us that she was given the gift to speak in tongues. My brother asked her to show him, because he was curious to see what it was like. My mother then replied, "No. I don't want to misuse it." She passed away from cancer 6 years ago. I believe my mother to have been an very honest and convicted woman. She knew that (by showing the gift of of tongues), the risk of pride might sew its seeds in her heart. She was given that gift to pray for and minister to the persecuted church, not to show off her closeness to our loving savior. She was given that gift to praise our Lord and serve him, not to be a quick proof of His existence. I know my mother was very honest, therefore that claim was not a lie. I know she had a very rational mind, therefore that claim was not delusion. I know my mother sought only to love and serve The Father, Son and Holy Spirit through her earthly journey, therefore her faith was rewarded.

[@loogoo8772]

Speaking in tongues is the ability to hear and speak every language on the planet…. Not just gargle nonsense. So if your mom ever needed a translation for anything in that six years, she was lying to you.

[@Michaelh217]

@@loogoo8772 There are 4 types of tongues described in the Bible. If you believe tongues was JUST speaking a different language the Bible contradicts itself (which it does not do). This is why tongues can appear as speaking another language, and at other times it can be described as unknown utterances that nobody understands without a gift of interpretation. I doubt I will have persuaded you, but calling someone’s dead mom a liar is pretty sick, and if you think I’m wrong, go search all the instances of tongues in the Bible. They can’t be the same thing. Especially when some are described differently. The only commonality is they’re spoken.

[@mattsutman1154]

As long as there is ALWAYS an interpreter.

[@drawingangel2]

​@@loogoo8772 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit 1 Corinthians 14:2 Please read God's word. So important. It's our manual.

[@Mimz_06]

Why, when the 120 brothers who were gathered in a house were praying in the tongues they didn't say oh no wait guys pray in your head so that we don't have pride? No instead they were praying so loud that it brought attention to so many foreigners in that land. And when you pray in tongues outloud, you become more powerful because God teaches you how to become a warrior in the spirit. I'm not saying you mother is lying but I don't think it was right that she didn't pray aloud or show ur brother because it won't sew seeds of pride. I too used to ask my mother before I received the gift of tongues to pray aloud and when we should, I would feel peace and I can feel the presence of God. So that's why I tell you, don't stop the holy spirit. God gave you this gift for a reason, God bless you

[@SoldierOfGodKJV]

God gave me the gift of faith. :) I am grateful. I am not boasting, just wanted to share.

[@nessknows.]

He gave me something I don’t understand, I just know things and He keeps me safe. I shouldn’t be alive, multiple serious car crashes that I walked away from including two rollovers one with no seat belt on the highway and head on collision with a tree at 70mph, in college I was face to face with one of the most prolific pimps in North Highlands Sacramento and he never tried to touch me but had multiple people brutally assault my roommate on the one night I wasn’t home, I have tried to cancel my life subscription more than once and I have only broken a couple bones and two concussions from it all. And when I say I know things I mean multiple incidents of me getting a sudden feeling about something and then just knowing things I can’t explain knowing. For example, I felt that something was going to happen to my roommate and before I left I told her that she shouldn’t drink alcohol or hang out with that guy or his friends (but at the time he was not doing anything threatening, I just felt something)… I will know someone for a while and then suddenly feel something about them is wrong and then find out that when I felt it is before they do something awful. It’s not always clear, but sometimes it’s very specific. I saw your gift is faith and hoped you would understand.

[@TheDreamOfATree]

The gift of faith is fearlessness. Never ever ever being scared. Its not what you think it is.

[@JosephGodisGood]

Amen

[@SoldierOfGodKJV]

@@TheDreamOfATree Thank you for sharing. With God's help, nothing is impossible. I can do ALL things through Jesus Christ. :)

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

Sometimes our gift has to be putting up with other Christians. 😆

[@indigowoman5331]

I prayed repeatedly for that gift, to no avail. I'd be happy if the Holy Spirit let me know precisely what gift I DID get! 🙏

[@rosy4646]

🥰🤗❤️

[@bedard387]

1 Corinthians 12

[@ilovetheatf]

I'm not convinced that speaking in tongues is even real. It doesn't feel genuine to me at all, it feels like mockery. I mean no disrespect because I'm a Christian but I have a hard time trusting it even a little bit.

[@JustaLad01]

​@@ilovetheatf as per 1 Corinthians 14, yes, what the churches do where half the church is babbling nonsense is mockery of God's teaching. Worst of all, they say the Holy Spirit did it, which makes them blaspheme rs, because the Holy Spirit in Scripture taught: order. (just read 1 Corinthians 14 as a whole, don't take out individual verses like they like doing)

[@Cris-us4mg]

​@@ilovetheatfI get what you mean like now a days but you gotta remember that it is biblical the og 12 spoke when ppl from other nations came to Jerusalem

[@comradeeverclear4063]

Discernment is another one of those gifts.

[@whatthefunkingmcshit]

Yeah typically that comes from the audience being discerning. They usually discern that cliff is full of crap end of the gift of evangelism is extremely annoying to everyone else. Also Jesus talks about how fakers will be the evangelist in Mark

[@davidspirovski3334]

Speaking in tounges is being able to learn and speak languages that you arnt learned for the sake of christs kingdom

[@sorelyanlie2784]

You weren’t even talking about this directly, but I have been trying to decide whether or not I should allow my children to form a friendship with a certain family at church that make me uncomfortable for somewhat inexplicable reasons, and this video reminded me that what I should be doing is praying for the gift of discernment.

[@furryplantsandcoins9070]

Stop overthinking it that feeling is a gift from God Don't overlook it! Too many of us as quenched that and went ahead and did whatever that bad feeling was. Unfortunately things happen that we knew were going to happen but we didn't listen!! That's intuition that God gave you!!

[@OligosFew]

Dude we had a a family at church that the father had molested other chirch children. After repentance he was allowed to stay in ministry just away from kids. Which I get forgiveness but man I was saved from some sins and I don't go near anything that may tempt me. My point is you don't know who is in church or their sin of choice or their sin they struggle with. Protect your kids.

[@Bobotbro]

Believe me dont trust a feeling The devil can make you feel things and you can feel things that arent from God, use your discernment and pray before making a choice

[@joshuamalott3748]

@@Bobotbrono. We have intuitions that we should listen to. especially in the case of protection of children

[@mikeellis623]

Go with your gut feeling on this.

[@C4o53_25]

I have been told by others that I have the gifts of hospitality, generosity, and service. I'm all for it too, I love to help anyone.😊 (I'm sorry if I sound like I'm bragging, but that is not my intention)

[@lv6892]

What's the point of speaking in tongues in public if no one is gonna understand you?

[@Valkathon]

That’s the very reason that the Bible clearly says not to do it because it will cause confusion.

[@henryf6539]

What is speaking in tongues?

[@mikewayne6608]

​@@henryf6539 speaking a language not known to you

[@purplemav]

@Valkathon If there isn’t someone there to understand what you are saying, I highly doubt someone is speaking In tongues. God isn’t in need of us to speak In a different to him, he understands us in what ever language we already know and can also hear us when we speak with no audio words at all.

[@purplemav]

Grammar correction *speak in a different language

[@LittlePebbles21]

I have spoken in tounges once and I was and am still INCREDIBLY grateful for it as I have always wanted to and i have the exact standing as Him, tongues is a gift, you cant force it and not everyone will have it, even when I felt Closest to God, i never spoke in tongues, i started backsliding and there was a church service i went to and they asked about tongues and so i went up with a few others, they started praying with me and my tongue started shaking as well as my whole body, i then started to exhale and let my tongue go, do what it wanted and i started speaking in tongues, I cant remember what i said and i dont know what i said, I barely even heard myself and for the first time in my life, my mind was calm and quiet not a single thought until near the end, i even tried to stop talking and i just couldnt stop no matter how much i tried, that is purely a gift given by the Holy Spirit, if you never got it and forced it then you are sinning

[@LeroySinclair69]

How do you know you weren't just being crazy?

[@robertmason6213]

Thank you for sharing that experience. I have never heard anyone describe that subjective view before. Enlightening. 🙏🏽

[@maxo2909]

This was not the "gift of tongues" my guy, sou were in a sect and your brain made you think it was "tongues". It's clearly stated in the Bible that "tongues" is a real known language, unknown previously to the speaker, and the gift was to share and spread the news about Jesus to unbelieving Jews and other people. Only the apostles had that gift. The gift is no longer needed. If somebody experiences this gift it's a miracle, but this kinda stuff doesn't happen and if it does, praise God.

[@drawingangel2]

​@@maxo2909 Yikes... you've been lied to about it. It takes a lot of faith and also takes down your pride when receiving the gift of tongues. Because according to the Bible, people thought they were drunk when they spoke it. You just feel and look silly. It takes child like faith and trust to receive a gift like that. If you're prideful then it'll be harder. The gift of tongues is still active today. My Aunt received it while praising God at a church that don't really believe in that stuff. People thought she was crazy too lol. She was so loud haha. My Mom thought she was crazy too because she was right next to her. But yeah gift of tongues is real. And yes it sounds like gibberish to people according to the Bible, but it can also have an ability to speak other people's language as well. Also Paul encourages that if you ask for this gift to ask for the interpretation gift as well so you can relay the message to people. Read book of Acts and 1 Corinthians 14.

[@TCM1231]

speaking in tongues means speaking other languages.....

[@adambrown8923]

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 says exactly what Cliffe is saying. it talks about all the gifts you can receive and that they are all given by the same spirit, and the same god empowers them all in everyone

[@nicholassharp8691]

You’re very blessed to have Cliffe on. That’s a wise man.

[@josephmiller1518]

​@@seanhughes6697 he has good intentions but actually he is a false prophet by the bible standards. It is what it is. Take it up with the most high.

[@yeru737]

​@josephmiller1518 can you elaborate please. About what makes him a false prophet.

[@yeru737]

@FadedSukuna that's what I know of cliff. I was wondering what evidence joseph miller had to say what he said.

[@oakenmind]

@@josephmiller1518You can’t make a false statement and then pass the blame and confrontation onto someone else. Don’t be a coward.

[@josephmiller1518]

@@yeru737 Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

[@thegrumpyhorticulturist]

All of the biblical gifts are equal and important to our missions. I have the gift of dreams. For a long time when I followed witchcraft I lost it, but when I returned to God it came back in full force. I love my God.

[@Mr.RueBean]

The gifts of the Spirit are not equal, there are higher order gifts and lower level gifts and scripture tells us to earnestly desire the higher ones. Now no one can say the body of Christ does not need any particular gift, they are all of importance, but they are not all equal. Tongues being the least of them all. Plz see 1st Corinthians 12:27 and onwards.

[@goblinoide]

Which verse in the New Testament talks about this “gift of dreams”? Nonsense.

[@fenixchief7]

​@@Mr.RueBean talking in tongues as most understand it is nonsense. When they did it in the bible the speaker spoke their language and everyone heard him in their own language or tongue in return. Everytime the bible mentions tongue, it means languages. From Genesis to Revelations, tongue means language. Speaking in tongues means speaking in real languages. No language will be a barrier to the word of God. If any of you actually had the "gift of tongues" it wouldnt sound like gibberish. But you arent spreading Gods message so it isnt being translated. How I know you arent spreading his message? Because you guys dont even know what you are saying. What comes out of the mouth defiles a man and we will be accountable for every idle word. God doesnt grant us wisdom and understanding of his word to turn around and speak nonsense. Acts 2 mentions cloven tongues of fire sitting on them and EVERY man understanding in their own language. Ever seen a man with a tongue of fire? If not, you have never seen biblical tongues. "We do hear them speak in OUR tongues."

[@j.sargenthill9773]

​@Mr.RueBean I agree but I think it's better to say that not every gift is equal in every situation. the gift of administration is less useful than healing if someone is sick, but healing is obviously of lesser value when organizing the body. we need maturity, we need humility, and most of all pure love, true love, the kind Jesus said would make us recognizable. without it, how can the Spirit give us these gifts? we would destroy eachother with them.

[@kristijones3657]

​@@fenixchief7 1 Corinth 14:2

[@StevenAllen-vx2uz]

My grandmother had that gift of speaking in tongues it was amazing a few days before she passed she said there was an angel in the room and she was so happy 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@melmbautista]

Every Christian can ask for the gift of tongues 🙏🏼 He gives freely

[@amp2375]

Trust me you wouldn't want that responsibility. If the spirit gave you tongues than you'd better be prepared to stand in front of people and speak and it's not as easy as you may think.

[@K.o.n.a.a.a]

​@@amp2375 and what's so hard abt that?

[@josuesantiago4521]

So crazy that is stumbled upon this video now. Just got home from work and while driving I was thinking about the gifts of speaking in tongues that I don’t have. All my family members have it and I don’t. My mom told me that when I was 4 years old I spoke in tongues in a service. However, glad I stumbled upon this video because I have the gift of prophecy and discernment. I need to focus on what I do have instead of what I don’t have. Holy Spirit knows what he is doing and what is best for me.

[@johncross116]

Amen!

[@Funnymemes-b7n2s]

It's not balanced brother, All believers are entitled to the gift of toungues ,its not limited to some. All believers can speak in Tongues

[@johncross116]

@@Funnymemes-b7n2s I used to think that. ‭But 1 Corinthians 12:27 and 30 says, Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. ... Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Also in the book of Acts there are 6 times where people receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Only in 3 of those is the gift of tongues mentioned.

[@Funnymemes-b7n2s]

@johncross116 Not so brother,There's a diference in speakin in unknown Tongues(1 corinth 14:2 ), and speaking in other Tongues which requires interpretation When praying in unknown Tongues,You are speaking to God directly the bible said which needs no interpretatión for the bible said its only God that understands ,but other Tongues comes by the spirit to edify the church and it requires another person to Intérprete this type To make u study further ,Read Mark 16:17 Jesus said if any believes in him he will speak in Tongues, This type is for everyone who believes In Jesus,not a selected few .......

[@Twizzyjr]

Well Paul did say if you could ask for one gift to ask for prophecy

[@brittanycordell695]

I've been learning Aramaic so that I can pray in the language of my Lord and Savior. There is something about repeating the exact vibrations that Jesus prayed and instructed his disciples to pray that immediately fills me with the Holy Spirit. I pray it so often that my 6 yo and 9 yo can pray in Aramaic as well. God is such good!

[@Psalm22_16]

That’s beautiful!

[@raffymcfee9846]

sweet

[@nicolletteb123]

what tools are you using to learn it if you don’t mind me asking?:) my friend has been wanting to start!

[@brittanycordell695]

@@nicolletteb123 Dr. Rocco Errico wrote a book called Setting A Trap for God: The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus, as well as a series over videos on KZbin teaching you how to pronounce each word, how it actually translates, and general insights. From there, I watched his Garden of Eden series, where he translates the Dead Sea Scrolls. There is also a wonderful Bible, translated directly from Aramaic to English, called The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible by Martin G. Abegg Jr

[@brittanycordell695]

For instance, this is where I learned that the Aramaic word 'slotha' means to pray, but a more literal definition is to set a trap for God. So when you pray, you are trapping God's divine presence in your life!

[@BrayanAragon-Altamirano]

God always does good for me.He got on the cross for me.He wakes me up every day, showing me something new. God gave me a loving family Everything I am and have is thanks to God Amen and and Amen.

[@goofyy_]

The Gift we all have is Salvation. The talents that God gave us are different from each other so that we can serve God in every way. Through evangelism, serving, speaking in tounges, etc.

[@bradyritter2193]

But the most important gift is love.

[@ayhamisaac600]

Hey George, I’m Assyrian too, I’ve been really interested in your podcast and putting our culture on the map. It’s awesome what you’ve done!

[@kailaxa9391]

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 New International Version 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

[@sakara4593]

Be blessed dear. My husband is Assyrian too. Love the Assyrian People & praying for them since a few years now.

[@theangry7977]

God bless you brother/sister, i have known many of your people in my travels and it's so great that after almost 2 thousand years of being Christians under death and persecution, your people are still alive. Im fascinated by your history in and out of the bible. And the fact that you're basically Jesus' cousins 😁.. Interesting note, there must be something in the water in the rivers Euphrates and Tigris because your women are absolutely beautiful 😵 ShLama

[@Dadrian-ip2rp]

His culture is an American Christian 😂 lbvh

[@trix3185]

I'm assyrian too

[@Sailorgirl1207]

I've felt the call to serve people from a very young age. Helping people, not just in the name of God, but because its the right thing. Even if its the smallest thing, it changes the way someone thinks if just for that moment or that day and sometimes for their life. I don't know how big of a seed I plant, but if i can show someone how much they mean to a nobody like me, its only the smallest fraction compared to how much God loves them.

[@ryankroskey9351]

I am exactly the same way

[@ApeStorms]

Well said

[@MGMotivates]

You’re planting really big seeds. Thank you for sharing this. God bless you.

[@kgomotso__precious]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@bodyofhope]

Always do it in the name of Jesus, as a service to God. It doesn't mean you have to do it for a church. Do it every day, in every way you can, but always do it to glorify your Father in heaven ❤ I would recommend reading some Mother Teresa books. I'm not Catholic but her perspective of sacrifice and helping others was a beautiful service to the Lord. She was asked why she helped the dying ppl on the streets of Calcutta and her answer was that when she looks at them, she sees Jesus. That's how we should aim to see and love others, as though Christ Himself is right in front of us.

[@user-mx7xd4pk5h]

Wonderful explanation, as he says tongue's are a gift, the Holy Spirit is given when we receive our Salvation. 😊😊😊That is where you feel Christ with you.

[@rosamariann]

Absolutely!! I wholeheartedly agree with this. We all receive different gifts but the greatest of all is the gift of love. I used to feel bad I didn’t seem to have this gift and then I would feel pressured in prayer groups and by others. I realized that we all have unique gifts from God and I was going to g to focus on his love and living others.

[@airpilot590]

The Holy Spirit gave me the gift of speaking in tongues. I am very grateful

[@BChaz52]

It’s call gibberish. You can look up Ex-Pentecostal pastors and members who can do it on cue. After you do it enough it becomes a skill. It’s all fake.

[@user-no5db9cm8b]

It not fake. Speaking in tongues isn't a gift either all Christians who are baptised in the Holy Spirit start speaking in tongues.

[@BChaz52]

@@user-no5db9cm8b 🤣

[@bleckybob]

Tongues in acts was when they spoke and EVERYONE heard what they were saying in their own language. Tongues isn’t for YOU. It’s for the church! Saying you speak in tongues when it’s just gibberish is like saying I can play piano by mashing the keys down in random order. No one gets anything from it except you

[@integrity101]

Speak in tongues??

[@johncross116]

Whew! That's well said Cliffe 👏 As someone who does speak in tongues, I never want to come across like that. One body, one Spirit, different gifts 😊

[@HelloitsmeJH]

What do you mean by speaking in tongues. Being able to speak in different languages during prayer?

[@johncross116]

@@HelloitsmeJH Thanks for the question! There are several different uses and applications for tongues. The way I usually use it is as a personal prayer language to God as described in 1 Corinthians 14:2 (below). I can speak it anytime I want, it's just like speaking another language. For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.

[@pheonix6621]

@@johncross116ohhh that’s cooolll

[@HelloitsmeJH]

@@johncross116 My Mother says that she along with me have the ability to speak in tongues and I have spoke in tongues in the way that you described but I feel silly when I’m speaking and I can’t tell if God is receiving the message or not. Thank you for backing up what you said with scripture btw, not many people do that.

[@johncross116]

@@HelloitsmeJH Yeah I know what you mean. When I first received the gift, it helped to pray in tongues when worshiping. I could feel it flowing and knew that it wasn't just me gibbering. Another practical way to confirm was that I can think other thoughts, read, or whatever while praying in tongues. I can't do that with English or even gibberish. There are scientific studies showing that praying in tongues uses a whole different part of the brain since it is from the Holy Spirit and not us. Pretty cool!!

[@Marshmallofluff3]

Exactly. We aren’t here to be cookie cutter of each other and to all have the same experiences and paths. We’re all here with very special and unique gifts given by God and that is so beautiful. Every person receives word from God very different and it even shows in the Bible that each and every book shows a man called of God for different purpose ❤️

[@JesusRescuesUs3-16]

I’ve listened to many of your outreaches as you speak at college campuses to hearts that do not know God and the Holy Spirit is very evident in your ministry and teaches you what to say, and how to say it at the appointed time. Continue in the work of the ministry that God has given you. Ephesians 6:19-20 Colossians 4:5-6 1 Thessalonians 4:8 2 Timothy 6-11 ⭐️1 John 2:27 the power of the Holy Spirit (gift of God) in you. Given to EVERY Believer. The evidence of God’s work, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬

[@ediciusxp]

Let us not be conceded jealous or envying of eachother .....

[@user-uh1tl1ee7w]

If you desire that particular gift all u have to do is ask, he will give it to u

[@elicorsier4162]

He has the gift of teaching. And through that gift, the Holy Spirit has used him to capture and draw thousands to the Father. God bless you, Cliffe. Keep doing what our Father has called you to do, in Jesus' name.

[@janicelareau4379]

Cliffe is amazing. Hes got sooooooo much wisdom. I love this man. His knowledge never seizes to amaze me. And im Christian

[@innovativetech8152]

Glory to Jesus Christ❤❤❤❤

[@andstillirise4690]

Speaking in tongues = different languages.

[@cathytipler8204]

Exactly ❤

[@moonflower-7]

The language of the Holy Spirit❤

[@javierm7337]

Different languages as in French, English, Spanish, Chinese etc. when your native language is something else. If God wants someone who only speaks English to go to China and preach the Holy Spirit will gift them with the ability to speak Chinese so that the ppl there can understand

[@user-yq6he1ux4o]

“For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬ This is what happened on the day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4

[@UncleT-wo2ny]

We get from god what we need not what we want. Don't be tempted by what others can do. You will do what you are made to do. Trust in God's plan for you🙏🙏💕

[@ij1376]

It's a nice reminder to hear that God gives specific gifts to people.

[@eweremoseri5697]

When the Holy Spirit came upon ppl in the new testament tongues always followed right?

[@virsify1019]

Perhaps is was more to be influential as those apostles were the first believers so speaking tongues allowed them to speak other languages to spread the Gospel but now since there’s believers all over the world that gift is only given to few idk why but it’s all Gods plan

[@eweremoseri5697]

I think I get what you are saying. But speaking in tongues doesn’t just refer to languages “For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬ When you speak in tongues ppl don’t understand unless they have the gift of interpretation It is also written that God is the sane yesterday and today. Since it’s the same holy sprit that was present in the days of the apostles that is present now I don’t think it is something that is for a select few

[@eweremoseri5697]

“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭17‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Also it’s written that these are the signs that a believer exhibits Note: not trying to say if you don’t currently you are not just that every believer has the ability too

[@JustaLad01]

Prescriptive VS Descriptive Narration of events ≠ Declaration of Doctrines. In 1st Corinthians Paul lays out the whole teaching about gifts of the Spirit. Not all have tongues, same way not all have prophecy. No one is meant to speak in unknown tongues, UNLESS, there's people present that understand the language you are speaking (Like Acts 2), or a person who can interpret the tongues to others who listen (1 corinthians 14:26-28). Anything not done in orderly conduct doesn't come from God (1 cor 14:40-) Neither did the church father's taught that all had the gift of tongues, if you want to read a scholarly article that gathered the quotes from the early father's, tell me. You can actually find it in Google easily.

[@JustaLad01]

​@@eweremoseri5697no, context is required. There's Feet, Eyes, Hands in the body of Christ.

[@patriciafuller9948]

I received that gift at the age of 48 years old. You can get this gift at any time in your life. I've been a Christian most all of my life since childhood.

[@CodenameOliver101]

Speaking gibberish? Congratulations

[@Charles.Wright]

​@@CodenameOliver101insulting the gift is tantamount to forbidding it. Why go against scripture?

[@therealmattdamon5161]

@@Charles.Wrightbecause scripture fails to explain anything. It just states ancient nonsense and provides no evidence

[@Charles.Wright]

@@therealmattdamon5161 it > evidence. You reject eyewitness testimony? Or only that with moral implications?

[@stakahz4513]

Congrats, you got the gift of schizophrenia

[@Kelly-zm1ti]

I don’t think I have the gift of speaking in tongues, but I do think God for every gift I do have. thank You God. praise Him!!

[@Split_mirror_system]

I have discernment and whatever gift you have or don't know of yet, know that God loves you and keep praying

[@kailaxa9391]

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

[@TheWildTrove]

Everyone has their own gifts in the body, but we all are one serving for one ultimate purpose.

[@DirtBallPaul]

I love that mans open air preaching, he is right on, his preaching and answering questions is spot on. Tell cliff i love him!

[@Strongo85]

The best way i can explain it is ,god gives us these gifts based on his will for us . When we give our will to christ 🙏 he chooses our best job , some are meant to be preachers (The Shepered) ,some are healers,some are warriors (caster out demons) some are able to understand what god says through interpertation of signs and dreams ,and some speak in toungues because that conversations is sacred to god and he knows the enemies listening. He will give you one or multiple gifts depending on who you are and what you can and will do. So cliffe i would say hes a shepered class He has gift of Administation Serving Encouragment Evanglism Knowledge I appreciate God making me so strong and never giving up because now I know how to fight this holy war for other people. Gods given me the gifts of a warrior Administration Evangelism Tongues Healing Discerment interpretation All these gifts helps me cast out peopels demons Thank you God for this daily Wisdom ❤ it all makes sense now I always wondered why I never experienced what others did when it's te same holy Spirit in all us. This all makes sense now

[@FORSAKENTOX1N]

The speaking in tongues gift was preached as the only sign that you were saved at the church i was going to and that really scared me because no matter how much i prayed i never spoke, man how i wish i knew this then.

[@mysty0]

I dont speak in tongues and as far as aim concerned this speaking in babble is not the gift being spoken about in the Bible

[@user-dq4mi6dr5d]

That is a demonic teaching however it is a sign you have been gifted by the Holy Spirit

[@ese1666]

​@@mysty0It may seem like babbling but it's not. What the Bible says about speaking in tongues matters. Paul did a whole teaching about it 1st Corinthians. He said whoever speaks in tongues speaks mysteries to God. It may sound like babbling to people but it's mysteries to God Btw, we shouldn't be surprised that the creator of the universe can create something that's a bit hard to wrap your head around.

[@mysty0]

@@ese1666 so nobody spoke in tongues for 1900yrs until the Azuza St Revival?

[@mysty0]

@@ese1666 so nobody spoke in tongues for 1900yrs until the Azuza St Revival?

[@adog389]

Miraculous gifts are done. We have the gift of God’s Word and love.

[@jessicap6438]

Jesus wants All His children to have their prayer language! Praying in tongues stirs the gifts of the spirit up within you....opens your eyes and ears to see and hear in the spirit more. Praying in tongues builds a shield of faith around and pushes back demons when you feel them too close. So much more.........Power!

[@jbahin]

I love the adjective you used- well meaning. Thank you! We Christ followers spend way too much time and energy tearing each other apart when in reality, we’re on the same team and we sit and let secondary and tertiary issues cause us to fight each other when we should be in prayer for one another

[@mariasmith6338]

So why does everyone who is filled with the Holy Ghost in the book of acts speak in tongues?

[@neighborlyconcrete6865]

KZbin search David Pawson he's got good material on this. My understanding is that when you are baptized in the Holy Spirit, you have an overflow from inside springing forth praise to God. Might be in a different language than yours, or could be prophecy or just praise in your own tongue. But you'll know for sure that it came from this welling up. Not of yourself but inside yourself, It can't be mistaken for anything but what it is. Much like when you're afraid you cry out involuntarily or when a child sees their parents they cry out Daddy! You can restrain yourself if you want, the Holy Spirit won't take over you and make you speak, but if you ride the wave that builds up inside of you, you'll cry out in some fashion. So pray to God and ask if there's anything in your life that displeases him that you need to cut out. Identify whatever that sin is, cut it out, and replace it with whatever is pleasing to the Lord. Once you've done that, you have produced fruit of repentance. Go on and demonstrate that you truly believe by faith, but through action. Again, you can pray and ask the Lord how he wants you to do this. I found a really simple way Is to direct your money towards the kingdom in some way. Widows and orphans are a pretty easy opinion. Generally, you would be baptized in water after that, but the house of Cornelius didn't have to before receiving the spirit baptism. I don't think God has to follow a pattern that we see in the Bible but it's helpful to follow it through so at that point I would. Cornelius and his household got water baptized there after anyway. It seems that if you have an individual who has received the spirit baptism and therefore genuinely believes that you will also receive the gift if you go on asking and they lay hands on you to intercede for you, that helps. Jesus is the one that baptizes in Holy Spirit, but intercessory prayer helps. You have to believe it'll actually happen also. It can be frustrating because sometimes you have to go on asking as though it's something you want badly. It doesn't have to take time but it can.. did for me. It's the heavenly vision Paul talks about in Acts 2:19-20 this "4 step initiation" sometimes called the Peter package found in Acts 2:38-39 and also repeated in Hebrews 6:1-2 Charismatics think you can just turn this gift off and on whenever you want after the initial occurrence but I find that not to be true. unless the holy Spirit moves your tongue for you it's not Him speaking through you. You'll have to utter or speak though for it to work, it's a collaborative effort. For me my tongue did stand up on it own, after I began feeling the overflow welling up inside while someone laid hands on me and ask for me to receive, with a hot fire like sensation on the end of my tongue and it started moving around on its own like notes coming up on a screen like guitar hero (hard to explain lol). Didn't have to play the note but I could and once I began it flowed. It's a perfect prayer to God asking for exactly the right thing because we not knowing how to pray get our mind taken out of the equation. The gifts becomes accessible after the initial baptism, I think. I've not found I have any of the gifts after the initial tongue speaking and haven't been able to repeat it. I take the time to share all of this with you because it hits close to home and is where I'm at in my faith walk. Don't forget to seek maturity and the fruit of the spirit, without which the gifts are meaningless anyway. Good luck

[@itsamindgame9198]

They don't. What is described in Act is a miracle of hearing, not of speaking. "Tongues" just means languages and many modern churches have tried to make something else of it. If I say someone has the gift of languages you would understand that completely differently to churches that treat "speaking in tongues" as some kind of Spiritual pre-requisite. EDIT: Actually, it likely WAS a miracle of speaking based on the account, but it was still speaking in the native languages of the foreign visitors - not what is presented in the modern context at all.

[@Odo-so8pj]

Different one. One is real everyone hearing in their own language. one emerged many years later and Paul applied the law to it to cut off the wolves. He said he'd rather they keep silent So never be fooled by church gift "tounges" stay away from them

[@itsamindgame9198]

Also, your question is based on a false premise, you ask "why?" but present "everyone who is filled with the Holy Ghost in the book of acts speak[s] in tongues" when that is not actually true. Luke, who wrote both the Gospel of Luke as well as the Acts of the Apostles, uses the term NINE times and in only one of those relates to "tongues", in Acts chapter 2, and it is clear there that he is referencing speaking in human languages foreign to the speaker, because the hearers exclaim about hearing these people speak in the hearers' own native languages.

[@jesusgonzales7543]

when you receive the Holy Spirit you will speak in other tongues just like when a baby is born it will cry to show it’s alive but there a big difference between speaking in tongues and the gift of tongues

[@WhoElse1]

I went to a Pentecostal Church and so many ppl were speaking tongues l, felt is was forced. One older gentleman at the end of the service started speaking in tongue, and the whole church silenced, and we felt his gift. I was so skeptical until this one man.

[@planes3333]

I think its fake in this day and age and so many times its the false super big churches that teach prosperity gospel and greed of money messages

[@sam9239]

My parents say they’ve spoken in tongues when they asked God after one service. Till that point they were attending a Baptist church. But after ‘receiving’ tongues, they started going to a Pentecostal church, where I grew up. I remember feeling pressured to speak gibberish during a service where they invited all the congregation that wanted to speak in tongues to the front. Since that experience, I used to softly be a cessationist, but wouldn’t really discredit my parent’s experience. But in recent years I started going to a nondenominational church by myself, that spoke the same truth that Cliffe did. That God gives people different gifts and having one or the other doesn’t discredit someone else or your experience of Christ.

[@planes3333]

@@sam9239 I think it may be fake in this day and age, I think it may have been only for the people in that time during pentecost, isnt there supposed to be a real language and an interpreter and many of them sound like gibberish or baby talk and there is no one interpreting and people get scared away by the crazy specticle. i think they are faking it these days (btw I have spoken in tongues many times and though it sounds like Aramaic I still think I may have made it up. They baptise people in the holy spirit like they are acting for god and I dont know if its real. Seems a lot of Pentecostal churches are into tongues and the name it and claim it prosperity gospel and thats why I am a baptist.

[@WhoElse1]

@sam9239 it is a profound thing when you feel that they .are truly speaking tongues. My daughter and I watched a family member baptized at the church, and my daughter felt the Holy Spirit during this family members baptism. She was crying so hard, and all these church members gathered around my daughter in a beautiful as they were speaking in tongues. They then put their hands on her face, trying to force her to speak tongues. That is something that has to come to someone naturally. I love Cliffs interpretation of this subject

[@jasondownard]

I speak in tongues every single church service. But everyone can speak in tongues but they have to get the holy ghost. Whenever you speak in tongues that means you have received the holy ghost

[@Yorfallon21]

He’s absolutely correct! Everyone has a different gift. You may not know that you do but you do. And if you want more you can pray for it. Spiritual gifts

[@BethelBella]

"Yeah, I'm single, i got the gift of celibacy" Love it 😂💜

[@landynrussell38]

Amen Jesus Christ is king

[@JayTom-il7bd]

I tell no lie when I say this video just liked itself. Amen 🙏

[@lukek1949]

This is exactly correct. We are not supposed to boast that we have this gift or that gift. People get anointed for different things. We pray. We read the guidance. We ask Him for guidance. The Holy Spirit will organically tell us what to do. We don’t need to worry. In Jesus’s name!

[@sherrysteffen7765]

It takes all God's Children to bring heaven down and share his Love all around.

[@nancy9731]

These are the tongues everyone is supposed to have.: Acts 2:1-4 KJV And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. [3] And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

[@user-wd8zf8ds3h]

Amen

[@Mr.Enigmatik]

False. This passage is merely describing a one time miraculous event in early church history. It is not a prescription of what we should attempt to mimic. Same goes for many of the events that are recorded in scripture.

[@nancy9731]

@@Mr.Enigmatik False. This a common miraculous event that is the straight and narrow way that leads to salvation. Someone is leading you astray. I don't want you to be one of those that the Lord never knew. As our pastor said, if it turns out that you happen to be correct, "it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it."

[@Debt-tective]

​@nancy9731 it's said you must have one who speaks and one who interprets, or don't do it. So either you're all capping, or you don't know the basic premise for performing some "gift" that could literally just be gibberish (and btw, we are called to be discerning of claims, so prove your claim that it's from God, and not your own noodle or something else, or stop capping ‭1 Corinthians 14:27-28 CSB‬ [27] If anyone speaks in a tongue, there are to be only two, or at the most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret. [28] But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God.

[@Mr.Enigmatik]

@@nancy9731 the phrase “common miraculous” is an oxymoron by nature. The mere idea of a miracle being common is antithetical. Miracles cannot be repeated or they cease to become miracles. Especially if you attempt to force the occurrence of one. Thus you have a false idea and have been taught error.

[@shayperry1631]

All the glory to God Amen! 🙏🏻 🙌🏻 ❤️ ✨️ ♥️ 💖 🙏🏻

[@ajxsmine2836]

Amen!

[@stellistarz]

- yes, he is correct. It is God who decide what gift He will give and to whom. It's not us to decide. But God will give it to you if you desire to speak in tounges.

[@heavensroyalty84]

The gift of tongues and praying in your heavenly language is 2 different things people need to understand that! Praying in the Spirit is for your edification, it's Holy Spirit praying God's perfect will! So many people get confused by this. God bless y'all

[@wagonwheelhomestead1043]

Amen!!! Gosh I'm glad to see another person understanding there's a difference!!! Bless you 🙏

[@heavensroyalty84]

@@wagonwheelhomestead1043 amen amen..

[@heavensroyalty84]

@wagonwheelhomestead1043 God bless you my friend.. people often get this confused I couldn't make it thru alot of days if I didn't pray in the Spirit..

[@musiq1128]

@@heavensroyalty84 yes speaking in tongues is the initial sign that someone has received salvation. The gift of tongues is a gift for interpretation. It’s definitely two separate things in tongues normally is for notification of yourself and the body.

[@thomasshenton577]

Glory too the most High ❤️💥

[@kailaxa9391]

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 New International Version 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

[@azloe3788]

Amen I can’t speak in tongues and but God still called me into ministry

[@wesleythompson451]

Nobody can, that I've seen. Every example I have seen has been without an interpreter, and that is impossible according to the Bible. I'm not a Christian, either, but when I was, I didn't believe anybody who pretended to speak in tongues.

[@dottie8249]

In the past I have asked for the gift of Tongues, but God hasn’t blessed me with that. I believe I have the gift of Service. When someone asks me for the help they need I SELDOM FEEL LIKE IT IS AN IMPOSITION TO HELP THEM. God sends me to the ones I can help

[@apbtxca]

This fella is the best. Legendary. A story about speaking in Tongues: by Dad was a Pastor/Preacher and he was preaching at a church and at one point they were praying he started speaking in another tongue in front of everyone which was a little odd in the way it happened. After the service a a woman come up and asked how he knew the Native American Tribal language that she spoke. He said he didn’t. And she told him what he said. He was amazed.

[@shadowm2k7]

I would love the gift of interpretation. Would be nice to know what everyone is babling about

[@karlosgemmell5261]

Yes Would be helpful. The irony is that people speaking in tounges in public are denting the word of God because the bible warns against these people.

[@user-em9er9vd8h]

I love praying in tongues! I believe God desires for every believe to pray this way. There is a difference in using this gift to edify the church through interpretation of tongues, and using it in your personal devotions.

[@kyvministries]

Your belief that "God desires every believer to speak in tongues" is not biblical. Tell me where this scripture is?

[@ATREIDESDUNCAN88]

It is a gift to all Christians and praying for and tarry for the Spirit.

[@TheGoodkarm]

I want to meet God as a friend...and I love Jesus with all my heart so i pick up my cross daily and follow Him into His Holy Church, where I confess my sins to Him by His holy Sacrament of Penance... I hear His Gospel in Latin, unite my heart and my prayers to Him as to my Priest who offers the Holy Sacrafice of the Mass... I thank my Lord and my God as I recieve Holy Communion on my Tongue... Christ lives in me and I rest in His Sacred Heart. GOD BLESS THE FSSP, and please, pray for the Church. God bless you. ❤❤❤JMJ

[@eljadene7785]

Everyone can have the gift of speaking in tongues🙌🏻

[@frannyloco9314]

If it's Gods will but that's not biblical. 1 Corinthians 12:29-31 ”Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles? 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! So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.“

[@hisokamorow-_-]

Yeah, I reside with cliffe here. My mom can speak very well in tounges and does all the time, and looking up to her I remember I was 11 and tried so hard to do it (I was sinning less, reading my Bible almost 24/4, etc) and after 2 weeks I was able to do it! It’s a weird feeling, it’s like saying things but not knowing what you’re saying, but knowing their meaning? I was so happy I could do it, I still can’t do it very well but I can do it 😂.

[@jpprod2043]

The speaking in tongues you are referring to is complete BS. actually look into the meaning of the words written in the Bible and you will understand it means LANGUAGES

[@hisokamorow-_-]

@@jpprod2043 I have to admit, when I first read this I thought you were completely wrong, but reading back into my Bible you’re 50% right. I read acts 2, and the word tongues was used to describe the people from Galilee speaking in native languages to the Jews (that they had no knowledge of). So yes, in this case you’re 100% right the word tongues was used interchangeably with languages. However, in 1 Corinthians 14:2, it states “For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since people won’t be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Holy Spirit, but it will all be mysterious” This is different from languages, as no one will be able to understand you. Also, saying it’s mysterious and only God can hear you makes it distinct from Acts 2. Tongues and languages are used interchangeably in the Bible, it’s the context that defines them. Yes it is real, and the idea of getting revelation from tongues isn’t interpreting the language, it’s an interpretation from the Holy Spirit. It’s stated it’s completely unknown, it’s a language of God. So tongues does mean languages, but the practice I speak of here is speaking in an unknown language to God (which can only gain revelation from the Holy Spirit). In conclusion, we both need to read the Bible more 😂

[@hisokamorow-_-]

@@jpprod2043 for even more clarity, I think I’ll refer to it as “speaking in the spirit.” Tongues and language are used interchangeably, but in 1 Corinthians 14 when it says “speaking in the spirit” it only has one meaning. Thanks for this though, you gave me the opportunity to stop everything and read my Bible.

[@jpprod2043]

@@hisokamorow-_- unfortunately you’re still incorrect here. If you look into the original Greek manuscripts all mentions of “tongues” is the Greek word Glossa which ALWAYS means a language or dialect. Furthermore Paul clearly states that if no one is there to interpret one should simply keep quiet and to themselves as they are no better than a clanging symbol. And of the verse you refer to, the Greek transcript really states that “When one speaks in tongues (referring to one that speaks a language different from the congregation) that “he is not heard” meaning he is praying to himself and not causing disruption or confusing others. I can go on for days as I have studied in depth what tongues really means in the Bible and it is simply not the gibberish that modern Pentecostal churches try to pass off as “divine.” Also, there is scientific evidence that shows that your idea of “tongues” lacks any sort of linguistic depth to be factual.

[@hisokamorow-_-]

@@jpprod2043 yes, I said you were correct in that matter, Paul refers to speaking in the spirit not tongues, I corrected myself in the second reply to fix confusion. He said he should pray the first half in “the spirit” then the other half normally to actually understand what he is saying and praying for. 1 Corinthians 15 says “Well then what shall I do? I shall pray in the spirit, and also in words I understand. I shall sing in the spirit, and I will also sing in words I understand” The clanging symbol thing is accurate for speaking in the church, if no one understands what you’re praying for (not even yourself) then the gift of prophecy is better for the church because it can reach more people. It doesn’t make sense to go to church and speak in “the spirit”, you have no clue what you’re accomplishing. He also says “you should seek for this, but it’s better not to pray like this IN THE CHURCH because people won’t know how to pray with you.” Then again, I admitted I was wrong, tongues means languages. But the first verse I quoted says “a language no one can understand besides God.” I’m not denoting the fact that speaking in tongues is a different language, but a separate language only God knows.

[@Brick2buddies]

Indeed. One of my gifts that I became afraid of was empathy. It makes it so much easier to understand another as I understand what it's like in their pit, but also hard for me to get human help because if i ask them and they fall into my own pit I've doubled the problem. I'm so grateful for my empathy, but i also have to find the right help for me when i need it.

[@juliegilland8869]

This makes sense to me now... I've often wondered why, after being born again 28 years ago, why I've never spoken in tongues... I thought maybe I wasn't doing something right... But I do however, even though I'm shy, have the gift of evangelism... So I feel much better... Thank you Lord 🥰🙏

[@musiq1128]

No, you still need the initial sign of speaking in tongues as the spirit gives recorded in the book of acts two and 38 speaks about delaying out of hands and they spoken tongues and a speeder at us Peter spoke. They also spoken tongues. It is the initial sign you still need to speak in tongues as the initial sign of being born again, this is a it is also recorded, and John chapter 3, except except a man is born of the water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God

[@musiq1128]

Later in Acts laying on of hands

[@a1990sGamer]

The gift of tongues isnt ALWAYS speaking in a heavenly language George, thats ALMOST never the case, thats extremely rare and ALWAYS requires an interpretor as well, so if there isnt one its not legit, what your pastor friend does isnt speaking in tongues, and tongues isnt meant for healing or anything else but delivering a message. Speaking in tongues most of the time is a person speaking in a foreign language they either never heard before and dont know or they barely know the language

[@luisaguilar3505]

It's not about being closer, but it is about being and keep being fuller. There is a reason why they call it the Holy Spirit fire, and speaking tongues is how we faan the flame within 🔥 💯 hallelujah JesusChrist 🙌

[@christinekowalski6132]

We are not suppose to be jealous of eachother. Each of us has something the Lord gives us that we can do better. It is nothing to be jealous if but to strive to serve the Lord better. Encourage and uplift eachother. Amen we are all in one body that is Christ Jesus

[@derekduke7827]

You have a bold spirit which is also a gift you speak eloquently and straight forward you know God is behind you he has given you a special gift

[@angelolira7336]

Everything I have I consider a blessing from my lord Jesus Christ, I'm grateful for his love that shows no bounds for reminding me no matter how far I've fallen into the depths of sin there will always be a hand be held out for me to put me onto the right path of righteous. Praise the lord 🙏

[@FrostyMbrs]

Pride and hubris is the antagonist of all who seek freedom and remaining humble.

[@yngwiemalmsteenparaguaio9887]

Im happy that he even picked me and saved me from my own sin. This is so big that makes everything else being small

[@shemgarrett6025]

When GOD IS IN U HE WILL SPEAK OUT OF U!!!

[@dancedecker]

I certainly don't want 'god in me'. God must be gay, or possibly bi. Lol.

[@angelathomas50]

Cliff, your gift is perfect for you. We're gifted in many ways. Like you say, is correct. Different gifts for different people. ❤

[@sunshinelollipopunicorn8191]

That gave me chills when he started listing the gifts of the holy spirit

[@GeorgeBushway]

I'm very glad he didn't insult the gift of speaking in tongues. I'm also glad he said that, because he has done more for the Kingdom than so many who speak in tongues. And I'm one who speaks in tongues.

[@joycrain3731]

My dad’s sister was a Pentecostal pastor. She was always asking if I spoke in tongues and if I knew Jesus even though she knew I knew Jesus and didn’t speak in tongues. She’s 96. I’m now 67. We thought we’d visit her as we drove across Texas, and lo and behold she started asking me again! Instead of saying polite goodbyes, I darted out of the restaurant. Her questioning me and especially my mom back in the 50’s -70’s made a huge tension between our families and my mom and dad! At some point let that rest otherwise it seems like their “concern “ is more about spiritual arrogance.

[@bobevans1057]

Speaking in tongues is for everybody. Seek seek Far it❤❤❤

[@mmaemserna9696]

Mine is Giving. I’m a giver. Praise GOD

[@Killshot15]

I’m not even a Christian matter of fact I’m a Muslim and seeing how far George has come is actually amazing I’m glad he stood up to Logan and didn’t let him get between him and his faith 🫡 keep doing what your doing George ❤

[@kaldob6592]

The whole gift of tongues and the amazing miracle was that the disciples were speaking in their own language then God was translating their language to another language so those who didn't speak the language could understand it's amazing how man grabs a hold of things that are God's miracles and always wants to make it more about them than about God

[@ruthie28]

I have been attending an evangelical church when I came to Christ. There was a lot of emotional manipulation going on. I was so confused.. stopped attending church for 4 months until God helped me find a healtier one

[@Snipe173]

Man the gift is the POWER of THE HOLY SPIRIT that is every Christian inheritance that God has given us. The evidence that we have our inheritance is speaking in tongues. You can’t heal the sick or raise the dead without your inheritance.

[@leann_mayo]

I’ve interpreted speaking in tongues is just someone who is absolutely amazing at learning and speaking multiple languages. Because god loves when we can communicate and understand one another.

[@Krabin_]

“In the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.” - Paul, 1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭(NASB1995‬‬) I encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the context of this verse (the previous verses, the whole chapter), as Paul makes it very clear that speaking in tongues is a wonderful gift that some people have, but it is to be used properly and it is by no means necessary for salvation.

[@brucejamison183]

Amen, there are many gifts!🎉

[@bluekadis5141]

The gift of Tongues now would be the rarest gift and is basically a miracle as it is used for a short time to overcome communication problems.

[@angiemanganye9900]

This just got me Emotional 😢coz I have gone to so many altercalls just for it coz im told that its proof of the baptism of the holy spirit. And 1 person even said if you are born again and dont speak in tongues you are living a defeated life😢. So I started asking God for it and felt less than coz I am not speaking in tongues.but now I feel so relieved much better. The weight just got lifted ...

[@hollyl4425]

God has different gifts for each one of us!

[@nancy9731]

But everyone that actually receives the Holy Ghost speaks in tongues.

[@tartarus01]

Every human has a gift. Humans are magical creatures. God intended for that.

[@Nativelift501]

There is prayer language or tongue. Which is the Spirit praying through us prayer we didn't know we needed. Prophetic tongue is with interpretation. Thar is the one not meant for all. But prayer tongue we should all seek. It brings us closer to God because it's Him speaking through us. But there are many great men of God that don't do this. But as Paul said "I wish you would all speak in tongues." God bless!!!

[@BukHumJai]

I was led into my great grandmas house with my mother, to my surprise there were 4 people ive never met. They were a part of the church. They were there to pray over my mom during a hard time she was going through. Ive never felt further from god as when they started 'speaking tongues'. I swore never to meet with them again.

[@RyanMonkeyFace]

I think everyone just intuitively learns their gifts. Im almost positive mine is the gift of service. I enjoyed doing service projects when i was growing up, cleaning up areas and neighborhoods. We'd pick-up trash and cut people's grass for those who couldnt for whatever reason, with their permission. It made me feel really good even if the work was hard. I also ended up joining the military when i got older. I think i need to do more service again, whatever form it takes cause i feel something lacking from my life as i get really into the grind of being a working aged man(late 20s).