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What kind of demented, narcissistic jerkoff makes people reimburse him for the "gifts" he gives them?
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬
The spiritual gift of tongues is more accurately called the gift of languages. The Greek word for tongues is glossa, or glossolalia, which literally means “tongue.” When it is used in the New Testament addressing the subject of spiritual gifts it carries the contextual meaning of “languages.”
Speaking in tongues is the utterance of prayer or of a message glorifying God, typically spoken to God, in a language that is unknown to the one speaking it.
² “For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.”
—1 Corinthians 14:2
To properly understand this gift, we need to begin with a brief history of language in the human race. In the garden mankind had one language and was in direct communication with God, having perfect communion with Him. Unfortunately, this relationship changed at the fall when Adam sinned against God and he and Eve were cursed and banished from Eden along with their descendants.
Mankind continued to have one language up until Genesis 11 where God confused their language and people were dispersed throughout the earth. He did this because they had united together in one language and conspired to build a tower at Babel. Their intention was to “make a name” for themselves and thus replace God in their hearts.
Pride is the birthplace of sin and regrettably fallen man has decided to use every advantage, including language, to usurp God’s authority and place himself upon a throne which is not rightfully his.
After God confused their language and scattered them across the earth, He chose one people with one language to bring Him glory and draw mankind back to Himself. Abram, later called Abraham, was the one through whom God promised to bless “all the nations.” Eventually, through the nation of Israel, the Hebrew language would be used to communicate God’s Word to the nations. However, the rest of the world did not speak or understand this language and for the most part continued to remain ignorant of God’s plan of redemption.
Fast forward to Pentecost and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the people of God. Here we see a glimpse of God’s reversal of the curse of divided languages. In Acts 2 people from all over the world hear God’s people proclaiming His mighty works in their own languages. This is the beginning of the redemption of language for its intended purpose: to glorify God and draw all people to Himself.
In heaven an innumerable group from every nation, tribe, people and tongue will join together to praise God with one language.
“After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, [10] and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” [11] All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, [12] saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”
—Revelation 7:9-12
This is where tongues will cease as mentioned
“Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. [9] For we know in part and we prophesy in part. [10] But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.”
—1 Corinthians 13:8-10
The intention of the spiritual gift of tongues is to glorify God now, but also to prepare ourselves as His church to glorify Him forever in heaven. The gift however is only partial, in that it is not given to all believers, and in the context of the church requires an interpreter in order for it to be edifying.
• Not every believer receives this gift. The gift of tongues is not a requirement or a necessary sign of salvation.
³⁰ “Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?”
—1 Corinthians 12:30
• Tongues can be human languages such as those heard in Acts 2, but often may be languages no one understands.
² “For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.”
—1 Corinthians 14:2
• Tongues are not “ecstatic speech” but are always orderly and are able to be controlled by the one speaking.
“If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. [28] But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.”
—1 Corinthians 14:27-28
“For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”
—1 Corinthians 14:33
“Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. [40] Let all things be done decently and in order.”
—1 Corinthians 14:39-40
• No tongues should be spoken in the church gathering without interpretation.
“If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. [28] But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.”
—1 Corinthians 14:27-28
• Tongues should not be forbidden.
“Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.”
—1 Corinthians 14:39
The Holy Spirit gives some believers the spiritual gift of tongues to glorify God and, with the help of an interpreter, to edify the church. This gift is dealt with extensively in the Scriptures and its use should not be discouraged. That said, it should be used properly with pure motives and intentions, of course in the power and prompting of the Holy Spirit.
“to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.”
—1 Corinthians 12:10
“He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.”
—1 Corinthians 14:4
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
—Acts 2:4
“And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.”
—Acts 19:6
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Wênd Kûuni (1982), dir. Gaston Kaboré
#i love kids!!!! i love sibling relationships!!!!#they were so cute#god's gift#Wênd Kûuni#Gaston Kaboré#film stills#*#burkina faso cinema#wend kuuni
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NAMMON KRITTANAI as JOM
in CLUB FRIDAY SEASON 14: GOD'S GIFT (2023)
#he said 'fuck the rich' (literally) what a legend#*#club friday the series#club friday the series god's gift#god's gift#nammon krittanai
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i love you.
learn another language. :)
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#rip bebecito#tus pantalones ajustados fueron lo mejor de la serie#cho seung woo#god's gift#csw rewatch
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God's Gift
In addition, everyone to whom God gives wealth and possessions he also gives the ability to enjoy these gifts, to be grateful for what they are given, and to enjoy the work they do. This is also God's gift to us.
— Ecclesiastes 5:19 | Free Bible Version (FBV)
The Free Bible Version is a project of Free Bible Ministry; Copyright © 2018, Free Bible Ministry. All rights reserved.
Cross References: 2 Chronicles 1:12; Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 6:2
#money#possessions#enjoy#work#wealth#God's gift#FBV#Ecclesiastes 5:19#Book of Ecclesiastes#Old Testament#Free Bible Version#Free Bible Ministry
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One thing abt here is that its hard to get really good tomatoes (the kind thats nice to eat on their own with just some salt). yea sometimes u luck out with the golden cherry ones but idk, hopefully in the future we can grow our own locally adapted varieties that are super flavorful
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Book Review: God’s Gift by Remi DeWitt
Seven-year-old Devon is pretty sure that God is the only one who can fix everything wrong with the world. Except, He doesn’t seem to be doing anything about it. Maybe it’s because too many things are going wrong? Maybe He needs a helper. Devon would be happy to help, and then maybe more people in the world would be nicer to each other.
Immediately, a being she’s never encountered before appears before Devon. Auntie is huge, gleaming, faceless, and Devon can tell that Auntie is very happy to meet her. Devon understands that Auntie is God’s gift to her, and they’re meant to make the world a better place. Auntie has special powers to ensure that they can carry out God’s mission.
Devon and Auntie set out to change the world. Along the way, they meet several people who are willing to support them and an equal number of people who will stop at nothing to prevent them from reaching their goal. As they journey, Devon always keeps her mission in mind without realizing that she has allowed others to influence its execution.
Books from a child’s perspective are always uniquely revelatory. Because children are still building their understanding of the world, they compare and connect things adults would not. Such is the case in this novel when Devon is faced with the appearance of an otherworldly being and her perceived duty to make the world a better place. Her ideas of how to make the world a better place, and who is making the world a bad place, are constantly influenced by the circle of people around her.
Devon’s understanding of power and how it is used is also changed throughout the novel. Part of this is because she believes her actions have been sanctioned by God and He wouldn’t allow her to do anything He doesn’t want. Part of this is because she begins to understand herself as someone with power because of the many attempts to control or execute her. As Devon’s perception of power changes, her perception of who is good and who is bad increasingly begins to rely on her feelings rather than evidence.
The ending of this book took me completely off guard. I feel like I’ll be contemplating it for the next month. Five stars! Recommended for anyone interested in contemplating whether God made a mistake in giving people free will.
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June, 19 (Morning) Devotion
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 2:4
Rich were the blessings of this day if all of us were filled with the Holy Ghost. The consequences of this sacred filling of the soul it would be impossible to overestimate. Life, comfort, light, purity, power, peace; and many other precious blessings are inseparable from the Spirit’s benign presence. As sacred oil, he anoints the head of the believer, sets him apart to the priesthood of saints, and gives him grace to execute his office aright. As the only truly purifying water he cleanses us from the power of sin and sanctifies us unto holiness, working in us to will and to do of the Lord’s good pleasure. As the light, he manifested to us at first our lost estate, and now he reveals the Lord Jesus to us and in us, and guides us in the way of righteousness. Enlightened by his pure celestial ray, we are no more darkness but light in the Lord. As fire, he both purges us from dross, and sets our consecrated nature on a blaze. He is the sacrificial flame by which we are enabled to offer our whole souls as a living sacrifice unto God. As heavenly dew, he removes our barrenness and fertilizes our lives. O that he would drop from above upon us at this early hour! Such morning dew would be a sweet commencement for the day. As the dove, with wings of peaceful love he broods over his Church and over the souls of believers, and as a Comforter he dispels the cares and doubts which mar the peace of his beloved. He descends upon the chosen as upon the Lord in Jordan, and bears witness to their sonship by working in them a filial spirit by which they cry Abba, Father. As the wind, he brings the breath of life to men; blowing where he listeth he performs the quickening operations by which the spiritual creation is animated and sustained. Would to God, that we might feel his presence this day and every day.
Daily Bible and Devotional for Women - http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=daily.bible.for.woman
#God#Jesus#christianity#faith#the holy spirit#receive the holy spirit#the presence of God#God's gift#God's guidance#God's presence#led by the spirit#peace in God#holiness#righteousness#purity#spiritual#sanctified#royal priesthood#living sacrifice#God the comforter#devotional#bible verse
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Unstoppable villain, meet immovable agent of friendship!
I was wondering in what circumstances Charlie would just OFFER her soul to Al.
And he would short circuit as all his manipulation plans become unnecessary.
Cause Charlie cares about her friends and if they need help she won’t hesitate.
#grey art#fan art#hazbin hotel#hazbin hotel fanart#hazbin hotel comic#charlie morningstar#Alastor#hazbin alastor#the radio demon#he is so pathetic I don’t think he realises that#buddy you know what shows true strength???#being vulnerable#you are emotionally weaker than a puppy!#I love him so dearly#also Charlie!#she cares and that’s not naïveté#she’s so strong and brave !#if Alastor abuses her gift in this scenario then he’s a worm#god this show is good
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God's Gift - 2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
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Gordie: [Angry] Fuck writing, I don't want to be a writer. It's stupid. It's a stupid waste of time.
Chris: That's your dad talking.
Gordie: Bullshit!
Chris: Bull true.
Chris: I know how your dad feels about you. He doesn't give a shit about you. Denny was the one. He cared about and don't try to tell me different. You're just a kid, Gordie.
Gordie: Oh, gee! Thanks, Dad!
Chris: Wish the hell I was your dad. You wouldn't be goin' around talkin' about takin' these stupid shop courses if I was. It's like God gave you something, man, all those stories you can make up. And He said, "This is what we got for ya, kid. Try not to lose it." Kids lose everything unless there's someone there to look out for them. And if your parents are too fucked up to do it, then maybe I should.
#Stand by me 1986#currently watched#friendship#love#movie scene#movie quotes#god's gift#caring#looking out for you#precious#friends don't lie#fierce#honesty#faithful#brother
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Not to be absolutely unhinged but I think that if I buy enough tiny plastic tubs to continue breaking down every possession I own into discrete categories then eventually I will live in a home where I don't constantly have a large pile of completely miscellaneous nicknacks in the middle of the floor constantly and forever until I die
Current box count is 56
#Do I tag this as autism#Is this an ADD thing#Or is this just another one of the lord's freaky gifts#Who knows#I'm having fun#I think#The spreadsheet says I'm having fun#Yippee#God I love sorting things#This isn't OCD by the way this is voluntary and enjoyable
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