As we approach Pentecost Sunday let us study 1 Corinthians Chapter 14
1 Cor 14:1-5
14 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit. 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 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.
NIV
[Editor's Comment: He who speaking in tongues is not speaking to men, but to God. Therefore, when one speaks in tongues he is not doing it for show or to impress others he is more spiritual. It is important to check out our motives and ask God to deliver us from pride and boasting. Let us glory only in Christ Jesus our Lord.]
14 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit. 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 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.
NIV
[Editor's Comment: He who speaking in tongues is not speaking to men, but to God. Therefore, when one speaks in tongues he is not doing it for show or to impress others he is more spiritual. It is important to check out our motives and ask God to deliver us from pride and boasting. Let us glory only in Christ Jesus our Lord.]