Apparently, there are angelic languages men can speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The reference to tongues of… angels shows that though the genuine gift of tongues is a legitimate language, it may not be a “living” human language, or may not be a human language at all. In Paul’s day, many Jews believed angels had their own language, and by the Spirit, one could speak it. There is no other way to understand the reference to tongues of… angels. But the way tongues is used here shows it can, and usually does, refer to a supernatural language by which a believer communicates to God. This has led some to say the gift of tongues is simply the ability to communicate the gospel in other languages, or it is the capability of learning languages quickly. Tongues of men and of angels: The ancient Greek word translated tongues has the simple idea of “languages” in some places (Acts 2:11 and Revelation 5:9). “People of little religion are always noisy he who has not the love of God and man filling his heart is like an empty wagon coming violently down a hill: it makes a great noise, because there is nothing in it.” (Josiah Gregory, cited in Clarke)ī. Without love, a person may speak with the gift of tongues, but it is as meaningless as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. Paul reminds them even the gift of tongues is meaningless without love. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels: The Corinthians were enamored with spiritual gifts, particularly the gift of tongues. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.Ī. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. (1-2) Love is superior to spiritual gifts in and of themselves. Alan Redpath said one could get a spiritual suntan from the warmth of this chapter. If you tear it apart too much, you lose the beauty. Campbell Morgan wrote that examining this chapter is like dissecting a flower to understand it. This Christian gift is great for jotting down wedding planning ideas, Bible study notes, as well as prayers to the Lord.G. It will remind everyone who receives this wirebound notebook what the Lord says about love, and how much love the Lord has shown them in their life. This love-themed Christian notebook makes a lovely anniversary or engagement gift, or a sweet shower gift for a bride-to-be. Share His beautiful image of love with the Love Is Wirebound Notebook. Here the Lord gives us a picture of what love looks like. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. The Love Is Wirebound Journal features 1 Corinthians 13:4 7, "Love is patient, love is kind.
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