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Speaking in tongues recklessly; whether at home, in church, while leading prayers e.t.c is not good. You should speak in tongues rightly, always, but not frivolously.
When You Should Not Speak in Tongues:

(1) During Prayer for Repentance: if a person or group of persons are praying a prayer of repentance for sin, backsliding, disobedience e.t.c. It is wrong to speak in tongues at such times; rather, a clear confession of sin & request for forgiveness from God should be made. I got part of this insight from a clergy.

(2) During Prayers in Secular Places: If you are told to lead prayers in a political gathering, national centres, office, general places e.t.c. It is not a time to show spirituality. It is a time to pray so that everyone understands. You can pray in tongues on your own.

(3) When Praying to God About Your Weaknesses, shortcomings, Character flaws: If you are speaking to God as a Father on your weaknesses, shortcomings, character flaws e.t.c, you are to tell God clearly about it & that he needs to help you get free. It is not really a time to blast in tongues.

Pray in the Spirit always and pray without season.

Please can you present biblical backing for this praying in tongues thing?🤔

MaxInDHouse:
Please can you present biblical backing for this praying in tongues thing?🤔

And you called yourselves Christians in that occultist JWs isn't it?


Acts 2:4, Acts 10:46, Acts 19:6, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 12:10, and 1 Corinthians 14

WE ALWAYS SPEAK GIBBERISH BUT THE LORD GOD IS THE PROPITIATION FOR OUR SINS.
EVERY BREATH, THINKING AND REASONING IS THE WORD, THE LIGHT, LEVERAGE AND THE LIFE OF GOD IN ALL HUMANS.
THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH US IN SPIRIT AND IN SECRET. THE LORD'S DREAMS IN US ARE ALSO HIS WORDS AND HIS SPREAD SHEET OF OUR SPEECH IN TONGUES FOR HIS AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL AND BLESSINGS.
HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU ALL GIBBERISH RIGHTEOUS SPEAKERS.

RightChannel:
And you called yourselves Christians in that occultist JWs isn't it?
Acts 2:4, Acts 10:46, Acts 19:6, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 12:10, and 1 Corinthians 14

This shows you expected members of JW to know everything in the Bible.
Why such high expectations? Matthew 5:14-16
Please quote the words as found written in your copy of the Bible for everyone to see that first century disciples of Christ were actually PRAYING in tongues!

cutecommend:
Speaking in tongues recklessly; whether at home, in church, while leading prayers e.t.c is not good. You should speak in tongues rightly, always, but not frivolously.
When You Should Not Speak in Tongues:

(1) During Prayer for Repentance: if a person or group of persons are praying a prayer of repentance for sin, backsliding, disobedience e.t.c. It is wrong to speak in tongues at such times; rather, a clear confession of sin & request for forgiveness from God should be made. I got part of this insight from a clergy.

(2) During Prayers in Secular Places: If you are told to lead prayers in a political gathering, national centres, office, general places e.t.c. It is not a time to show spirituality. It is a time to pray so that everyone understands. You can pray in tongues on your own.

(3) When Praying to God About Your Weaknesses, shortcomings, Character flaws: If you are speaking to God as a Father on your weaknesses, shortcomings, character flaws e.t.c, you are to tell God clearly about it & that he needs to help you get free. It is not really a time to blast in tongues.

agree with the first two not so sure about the third, you know Rom.8.26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. (NKJV)

MaxInDHouse:
This shows you expected members of JW to know everything in the Bible.
Why such high expectations? Matthew 5:14-16
Please quote the words as found written in your copy of the Bible for everyone to see that first century disciples of Christ were actually PRAYING in tongues!

It is now first century disciples of Christ praying in tongues, before it was present biblical backing for this praying in tongues thing? Read all the verses attached, the answer to your question is there

You will later ask where Abraham, Isaac etc are praying in tongues, is it not you!

RightChannel:
It is now first century disciples of Christ praying in tongues, before it was present biblical backing for this praying in tongues thing? Read all the verses attached, the answer to your question is there. You will later ask where Abraham, Isaac etc are praying in tongues, is it not you!

There is nowhere in the Bible that people pray in tongues stop deceiving yourself because of your love for false religions claiming Christians!

cutecommend:
Speaking in tongues recklessly; whether at home, in church, while leading prayers e.t.c is not good. You should speak in tongues rightly, always, but not frivolously.
When You Should Not Speak in Tongues:

(1) During Prayer for Repentance: if a person or group of persons are praying a prayer of repentance for sin, backsliding, disobedience e.t.c. It is wrong to speak in tongues at such times; rather, a clear confession of sin & request for forgiveness from God should be made. I got part of this insight from a clergy.

(2) During Prayers in Secular Places: If you are told to lead prayers in a political gathering, national centres, office, general places e.t.c. It is not a time to show spirituality. It is a time to pray so that everyone understands. You can pray in tongues on your own.

(3) When Praying to God About Your Weaknesses, shortcomings, Character flaws: If you are speaking to God as a Father on your weaknesses, shortcomings, character flaws e.t.c, you are to tell God clearly about it & that he needs to help you get free. It is not really a time to blast in tongues.

So you're the one who decides when to speak in tongues and not the work of The Holy Spirit again.

MaxInDHouse:
There is nowhere in the Bible that people pray in tongues stop deceiving yourself because of your love for false religions claiming Christians!

Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.


Is this verse and many others I gave you previously missing inside your own Bible, I thought you said to be a Christian?

RightChannel:
Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
Is this verse and many others I gave you previously missing inside your own Bible, I thought you said to be a Christian?

Is speaking the same as praying?

MaxInDHouse:
Is speaking the same as praying?

Speaking in tongues and praying in tongues are referring to the same thing as you can see in the Bible passages below:

[[1 Corinthians 14:2 KJV]] 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 14:14-15 KJV]] 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

kppo:
Speaking in tongues and praying in tongues are referring to the same thing as you can see in the Bible passages below:

[[1 Corinthians 14:2 KJV]] 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 14:14-15 KJV]] 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

Just quote where they PRAY in tongue.
Thank you!

MaxInDHouse:
Is speaking the same as praying?

Is laying hand as Paul did here and the Holy spirit came upon them has nothing to do with praying?

Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

1 Corinthians 14:2
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.

1 Corinthians 14:14-15
14. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
15. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.

MaxInDHouse:
Just quote where they PRAY in tongue.
Thank you!

RightChannel:
Is laying hand as Paul did here and the Holy spirit came upon them has nothing to do with praying?

Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

1 Corinthians 14:2
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.

1 Corinthians 14:14-15
14. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
15. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.

Are you still confused?? 🤔

RightChannel:
Are you still confused?? 🤔

Guy praying in tongues is nonsense that is what Paul is saying and no believer did that in the first century except those who are presumptuous so Paul is using that letter to correct the misconception!

Reread Paul's letter again but this time meditate on what he said not just quoting simply because you want to make it appear like he approved it.

MaxInDHouse:
Guy praying in tongues is nonsense that is what Paul is saying and no believer did that in the first century except those who are presumptuous so Paul is using that letter to correct the misconception!

Reread Paul's letter again but this time meditate on what he said not just quoting simply because you want to make it appear like he approved it.

Paul that layed his hands on people, after that the Holy sprit came upon them and they began to speak in tongues, prophesied will called the Spirit of God

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Is that the meaning you gave to Act 19:6 inside your hall?

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For turning Bible upside down?

RightChannel:
Paul that layed his hands on people, after that the Holy sprit came upon them and they began to SPEAK in tongues, prophesied will called the Spirit of God

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Is that the meaning you gave to Act 19:6 inside your hall?

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For turning Bible upside down?

Paul laid his hand and they SPOKE not pray in tongues!

kppo:
Speaking in tongues and praying in tongues are referring to the same thing as you can see in the Bible passages below:

[[1 Corinthians 14:2 KJV]] 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 14:14-15 KJV]] 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

Explain 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17 below.

New International Version
16. Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

17.You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified

RightChannel:
Is laying hand as Paul did here and the Holy spirit came upon them has nothing to do with praying?

Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

1 Corinthians 14:2
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.

1 Corinthians 14:14-15
14. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
15. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.

Explain 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17 below.

New International Version
16. Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

17.You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified

Truthseeker10:
Explain 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17 below.

New International Version
16. Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

17.You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified

This verse is self explanatory.

This is when the whole church are praising God or the speaker is addressing the people.

Verse 19 explained this better: "But in a church meeting I would rather speak five understandable words to help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language."

MaxInDHouse:
Paul laid his hand and they SPOKE not pray in tongues!

Paul that layed his hands on them, is he singing if not praying at that moment?

Truthseeker10:
Explain 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17 below.

New International Version
16. Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

17.You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified

Is 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17 part of what I've quoted here?

RightChannel:
Is 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17 part of what I've quoted here?

is Apostle paul not asking you that if you were to pray in an unknown tongue, that others would not say Amen to your prayers because they don't understand?

Truthseeker10:
is Apostle paul not asking you that if you were to pray in an unknown tongue, that others would not say Amen to your prayers because they don't understand?

Did you mean speaking in tongues?

RightChannel:
Paul that layed his hands on them, is he singing if not praying at that moment?

The Bible didn't say he was praying all what he needs to do is LAY HIS HAND ON THEM!
Please stop adding to God's word speak differs from pray that's why Paul is telling them that they need to know the purpose of praying because when others don't understand what you are saying then it is futile and they are justified if they choose not to say "amen"😟

Truthseeker10:
is Apostle paul not asking you that if you were to pray in an unknown tongue, that others would not say Amen to your prayers because they don't understand?

If someone is praying in an unknown language which the congregations didn't understand, there should be an interpreter that understand the congregational's language to interpret for them!

RightChannel:
Did you mean speaking in tongues?

Below is 1 Corinthians 14:16

New International Version
16. Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

In the bolded above, what was to be said "Amen" to?

MaxInDHouse:
The Bible didn't say he was praying all what he needs to do is LAY HIS HAND ON THEM!
Please stop adding to God's word speak differs from pray that's why Paul is telling them that they need to know the purpose of praying because when others don't understand what you are saying then it is futile and they are justified if they choose not to say "amen"😟

At the moment when he layed his hands on them, what is Apostle Paul doing? Maybe he was singing right?

RightChannel:
If someone is praying in an unknown language which the congregations didn't understand, there should be an interpreter that understand the congregational's language to interpret for them!

So what if there was no interpreter, would praying in tongues still be conducted? Would one be obligated to believe that a person actually speaks in tongues if one does not understand what the person is saying?