Not everyone has the same gifts of the spirit. If the apostle Paul meant "tongues" as in French, English, Spanish, etc. some people do have a definite gift in learning and speaking another language. If Paul meant "tongues" as charismatic believers mean it, Paul's words clearly say some people have the charismatic gift of tongues. Paul does not say everyone has the gift of tongues. Imagine what a mess a church would be if everyone had only one gift. Imagine what a mess a church would be if members of the flock thought one gift was more important, more divine, more blessed, or an example of a more devout life than any other gift. The idea one gift is superior to other gifts is why the idea one gift if more important than others is dangerous. This idea can lead to divisions and splits within the flock. Some people within the church also like to propose persons who speak in a special prayer language need interpretation and these persons who speak a special prayer language are spiritually superior to other persons. Superiority in any form is NOT an example of the Lord's call for us to be humble.

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