If tongues are for today, I want them. If tongues are not for today, I do not want to be deceived. The only way for any person to be convinced is if they are willing take the Word of God, examine it honestly, and stand 100% on "Thus saith the Lord"! It can be stated no better than Isaiah 8:20,

"To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. “

Of all the tongues advocates I have talked with, they almost always credit speaking in tongues with their desire to witness, their enthusiasm, their love for the Lord and ... on and on it goes. It seems to supplement what they need to fulfill their Christian life, or make it complete.

I have never spoken in tongues. After examining the Scriptures, I am sure that I never will, because they are not for today. Isn‘t that amazing? I have everything in Christ and more, without speaking in tongues, than those who claim tongues.

The Christian life is exciting and fulfilling. There is nothing more thrilling than witnessing and leading people to Christ. Three things found in Ephesians 6:17-20 are responsible for the Christian's motivation and enthusiasm:

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (17) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (18) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, (19) For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." - Ephesians 6:17-20
1. Let God Speak to You. "Take... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
2. Let us speak to God. "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit..."
3. Let Us Speak to the Lost. "...and for me...that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel."

This is all the "spiritual high" we will ever need. Tongues advocates are supplementing the speaking in tongues for something they are missing from Ephesians 6:17-20. My motivation, encouragement, and enthusiasm come from God speaking to me and my speaking to Him. The excitement of the Christian life is found in defending the faith, witnessing, and leading others to Christ. I am fully satisfied with this, and need nothing more. I have all I need in Christ ... not tongues.

Here is the link to the book, “Face to Face with Tongues.” You can download it at no charge, or purchase your own copy from the website.

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