Fake Tongues vs Tongues Of Fire - Bro. Zac Poonen
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's influence, referencing the Pentecost event where 'tongues of fire' symbolized spiritual empowerment. They distinguish between genuine and counterfeit speaking in tongues, asserting that the latter often lacks coherence and is not a true language. The speaker encourages believers to develop their spiritual gift into a full-fledged language, contrasting it with the inarticulate sounds some produce. They also highlight the importance of a 'tongue of fire' as a metaphor for a pure, loving, and truthful speech that avoids anger, humiliation, and deceit.
Takeaways
- 🔥 The speaker emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's presence, referencing the biblical event of Pentecost where 'tongues of fire' symbolized the Spirit's descent.
- 💬 Speaking in tongues is a gift from God, but it should be a real language, not mere babbling, which the speaker believes is often misrepresented in public displays.
- 👶 The initial stage of speaking in tongues may start with simple syllables, akin to a baby's first words, but it should evolve into a coherent language.
- 🚫 The speaker warns against the common misconception of speaking in tongues as mere babbling, which they believe is often inauthentic and not a true spiritual gift.
- 🌐 Genuine speaking in tongues is compared to a foreign language, where even if one does not understand it, they can recognize it as a structured language.
- 👶🌐 The development of the gift of tongues is likened to a child's language acquisition, progressing from simple sounds to full linguistic expression.
- 🔥 The 'tongue of fire' mentioned in the context of Pentecost symbolizes purity of speech, which should be free from anger, evil, humiliation, and lies.
- 💔 The speaker discourages using the platform of speaking in tongues to shame or humiliate others, advocating for a tongue that uplifts and speaks in love.
- 🙏 The gift of tongues is not for everyone, but the purity and love in speech are virtues that God desires for all believers to embody.
- 🌟 The ultimate goal of the 'tongue of fire' is to have a speech that is pure, loving, and truthful, reflecting the character of God in one's communication.
Q & A
What is one of the main results of being filled with the Holy Spirit according to the speaker?
-According to the speaker, one of the main results of being filled with the Holy Spirit is receiving the gift of speaking in tongues, which is often associated with the event of Pentecost where there were 'tongues of fire' on the heads of the believers.
What does the speaker believe about the gift of speaking in tongues?
-The speaker believes that genuine speaking in tongues is like a language, not just babbling syllables. They argue that it should be recognizable as a language, even if it's not understood by the listener.
What is the speaker's opinion on the prevalence of 'fake' speaking in tongues?
-The speaker claims that 90% of the tongues they have heard in public are fake, resembling babbling rather than a structured language.
How does the speaker differentiate between genuine and fake speaking in tongues?
-The speaker suggests that genuine speaking in tongues should develop from a few syllables into a full language, similar to how a baby develops language skills, whereas fake speaking in tongues remains incoherent.
What is the 'tongue of fire' mentioned in the script?
-The 'tongue of fire' is a metaphor used by the speaker to describe a tongue that is pure, never speaks evil of others, never humiliates, never lies, and always speaks in love.
Why does the speaker believe that not everyone receives the gift of speaking in tongues?
-The speaker implies that while speaking in tongues is a gift from God, not everyone receives it, suggesting that it is not a gift given to all but rather something God wants all of us to have in terms of purity of speech.
What does the speaker suggest about the development of the gift of tongues?
-The speaker suggests that the gift of tongues should develop from simple syllables to a full-fledged language, reflecting a growth in spiritual communication.
What is the significance of the day of Pentecost in the context of the speaker's discussion?
-The day of Pentecost is significant because it is the event where the Holy Spirit is believed to have descended upon the apostles, marking the beginning of the Christian church and the phenomenon of speaking in tongues.
How does the speaker view the role of the tongue in spiritual life?
-The speaker views the tongue as an instrument of spiritual communication that should be pure, loving, and truthful, reflecting the influence of the Holy Spirit.
What advice does the speaker give to those who are skeptical about the authenticity of speaking in tongues?
-The speaker advises skeptics to not be deceived by incoherent babbling and to recognize that genuine speaking in tongues should resemble a language, even if it is not understood by the listener.
Outlines
🔥 The Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues
The speaker emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit, particularly on the day of Pentecost, where it is believed that the Holy Spirit manifested as tongues of fire. They discuss the concept of 'speaking in tongues,' which is often misunderstood as mere babbling. The speaker clarifies that genuine speaking in tongues is a language that, while possibly unfamiliar, is structured and not mere syllables. They caution against the misconception of tongues as incoherent speech, suggesting that it should develop into a full language. The speaker also touches on the idea of a 'tongue of fire,' which symbolizes purity in speech, avoiding anger, evil, humiliation, and lies, and always speaking in love.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Holy Spirit
💡Pentecost
💡Tongues of fire
💡Speaking in tongues
💡Babbling
💡Language
💡Gift of tongues
💡Fake
💡Tongue of fire
💡Never gets angry
💡Humiliate
Highlights
The main result of being filled with the Holy Spirit is often associated with the event of Pentecost.
Tongues of fire on the day of Pentecost symbolize the Holy Spirit's presence.
Speaking in tongues is a gift from God, but it should not be confused with mere babbling.
Genuine speaking in tongues resembles a language that is coherent and structured.
Most instances of public speaking in tongues are dismissed as inauthentic and likened to baby babble.
The speaker warns against being deceived by incoherent forms of speaking in tongues.
A true gift of tongues should evolve from simple syllables to a full-fledged language.
The gift of tongues is not given to everyone, but it is a desire for all to experience.
The metaphorical 'tongue of fire' signifies purity in speech, free from anger and evil.
A pure tongue never speaks ill of others, humiliates, or lies.
The ideal tongue of fire always speaks in love and promotes unity.
The Holy Spirit's influence is not limited to speaking in tongues but also includes a transformation in character.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of discerning between genuine and counterfeit spiritual gifts.
The development of the gift of tongues is compared to a baby's language acquisition process.
The speaker encourages the audience to seek a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's work.
The authenticity of spiritual experiences is a central theme in the discussion.
The speaker advocates for a discerning approach to spiritual gifts to avoid spiritual deception.
Transcripts
if people ask
me what is one of the main results of
being filled with the Holy
Spirit I say you remember on the day of
Pentecost there were tongues of fire on
top of their
heads that is what I
believe many Pentecostals speak about
speaking in
tongues I thank God for that
gift
but this is not just babbling some
syllables that is speaking in
tongues some babbling babblings two
three like little
babies 90% of the tongues I heard in
public is like
that it's all
fake don't believe it let me tell you
genuine speaking in tongues is like a
language
you may not understand the
language but if a man is speaking in
Chinese here you will at least recognize
it's a
language when I see some people speaking
in tongues in some assemblies that is
not any language that is even the babies
can speak better than
that
don't be deceived by
that when God gives you the gift of
tongs you may begin with a few syllables
just like baby is
speaking but just like that baby
develops into speaking a
language tongues will become a full
language otherwise God has not given it
to
you don't worry it is not a gift God
gives to
everybody but something God wants all of
us to
have is this tongue of
fire that means a tongue which is
totally
pure never gets
angry that never speaks evil of
others that never says something to
humiliate
others that never stands up in the
Pulpit to shame other people sitting in
front
that never tells
lies that will always speak in
love
Посмотреть больше похожих видео
Gift Of Speaking In Tongues# Zac Poonen
The Meaning of Tongues of Fire | Jonathan Pageau
Enduring In Love Until The End | 10. Judge What God Exposes In Your Flesh - Zac Poonen
Temptations against night prayer (1) - DESPONDENCY
How to Know Satan is Trying to Lead you as the Holy Spirit | APOSTLE JOSHUA SELMAN
Let God Move Through You | Randy Clark | Impartation Message Clip
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)