Speaking in tongues

1 Corinthians 14:4-5
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.

Where does the gift of tongue come from?
- It's from God as it's a heavenly or aesthetic language where God & angels understand.

Acts 2:4
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them

-Tongues are known to some tribes or race in the world.

1 Corinthians 14:39
Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

-It's a battle of mind when you pray in tongues.
-Praying in tongues is powerful weapon given by God.
-Satan is afraid of it. That's why he wants to take the gift of tongues away.

Benefits of speaking in tongues

1. A way of expressing your love to God. (communication)
- you bring in the presence of God when you speak in tongues.

2. A way of magnifying God. (adoration)
- It's a worship by bringing praise and adoration to God.
- It's powerful in spiritual warfare where demons will flee as you magnify God.

3. Building up yourself in the faith (edification)
- You achieve a higher level in your walk with God.

If you do speak in tongues, ask God also for the interpretation of tongues so the church may understand and be edified.

NOT EVERYONE OF US WILL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF TONGUES BUT YOU CAN HUMBLE YOURSELF AND ASK FOR IT FROM GOD