You have basically side-stepped the questions I have asked you, nor have you answered them honestly. Let's try again.
1. What evidence can you give that the "tongue" (Biblically called "language") is from God, and not from Satan, since you do not know what you are saying?
--MEE: Luke 11:13) If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall Your heavenly Father give the Holy Ghost to them that ask him?
You didn't answer the question, but quoted a verse out of context. The verse is talking of prayer, and not of the filling of the Holy Spirit. This was said before Pentecost even took place. It is prophetic of Pentecost, not of your interpretation of the filling of the Holy Spirit. Answer the question MEE, what evidence can you give that the tongue you speak is from God, and not from Satan, since you do not know what you are speaking. Answer the question directly. You don't know what you are saying, so you could be praising Satan couldn't you? That is a real possibility!
2. What evidence can you give that you are speaking out of the Holy Spirit, rather than a demonic Spirit?
--MEE: I was praying to the God of the universe and not to another source. It is none of the devils
business anyway.
Wiccans pray to the God of the universe too. And that is a source of demons. It doesn't say much for your God does it?
3. What language are you speaking when you speak in tongues?
--MEE: If I knew, it wouldn't be supernatural. I would know what I was saying. Right?
The purpose of the supernatural gifts of tongues, MEE, is so that someone in your church would know what you are saying. What does your "interpreter" say you are saying? What language does he say you are speaking in? These were real languages MEE. Study Acts 2.
4. In the light of 1Cor.14:11-13, who in the church gains understanding from your tongues, and who does it edify?
--MEE: That depends if you are praying to God, edifying yourself or the gift of tongues, which the gift of interpretation is used.
If you are praying to God, that is the improper use of tongues. If your edifying yourself you are being selfish and that is the improper use of tongues. The gift of tongues was a gift given ONLY to the church, for the edification of the church, and NEVER for private use. If it is not edifying the church it is wrong. If it is not giving understanding to the church it is wrong.
5. In the light of 1Cor.14:21,22, who are tongues a sign for? Are there unbelieving Jews present when you speak in tongues?
--MEE: The unbeliever! Since I'm not Jewish and attend a Gentile church, I doubt it.
The Corinthian church was primarily a Gentile church. It fits the bill that your describing. That's why Paul gave the rebuke that he did. Notice in 1Cor.12:1,2, how he describes the pagan background that they came out of:
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
Hey, that describes some Charismatics I know. It was not a sign primarily for the church, but that the Jew might know that the gospel message is from God, that it is an authentic message, tongues was given. It was also a sign of judgement on the Jews. Study 1Cor.14:21 carefully.
6. In the light 1Cor.14:23 do most people speak in tongues in your church? Will a visitor of
anothr persausion, upon entering your church, think that you have all gone mad or crazy as Paul suggests?
--MEE: Problably would if we all spoke at once.
And they probably do.
7. In the light of 1Cor.14:27, how many speak in your church, and do they speak at the same time.
Are there only two, or three at the very most, as Paul commands, or are there more, as Paul forbids.
--MEE: Most have the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, but things are carried out in a very orderly fashion.
You didn't answer the question MEE. How many speak in tongues in your church. A maximum of three or not? Tell the truth. Be honest. Don't beat around the bush here.
8. In the light of 1Cor.14:28 do you ALWAYS have an interpreter when you speak in another language (tongue)? If not do sit down and shut up? Do you keep silence as is commanded?
--MEE: Like I said, it is done in order, according to the way Paul instructed.
And what is that way MEE? Your side-stepping the question again. Be honest and up-front here. Does everyone who speaks in tongues always have an interpreter, and I mean ALWAYS have an interpreter? Can you be honest MEE? Do you keep silence if you do not have an interpreter? Do you know how to answer these questions directly, honestly, without beating around the bush?
9. In the light of 1Cor.14:34,35, do women speak in tongues in your church? Do you realize this is absolutely forbidden by God? It is unscriptural. Is it a practice of your church?
--MEE: DHK, you have taken this scripture out of context. It's not talking about women speaking in tongues. Yes we women do speak in tongues. How else would we know that we have received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost? Even Mary, the mother of Jesus, spoke in tongues. She was in the upper room, on the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost was poured out for the first time. Acts 1:13-14.
Who has taken Scripture out of context?? The Day of Pentecost was a one-time event never to be repeated again in history. Guidelines for use of the gifts of the Spirit, which include speaking in tongues are given in 1Cor.12 to 14. Acts is a book of history. The epistles were books of instruction. Don't take Scripture out of its context. Paul gave instruction about speaking in tongues. Follow it.
By the way, I gave a response to hrhema., who compared speaking in tongues to the miracle of the Lord opening the mouth of Balaam's ass to rebuke Balaam. I believe that both of these events (Pentecost and the donkey speaking to Balaam) were one time events in history, never again to be repeated. If you believe that Pentecost is an ongoing event, then why don't we see a lot of donkeys speaking to their masters, rebuking them for their errors? Should that not also be an on-going event?
Don't take Scripture out of its context MEE.
DHK
