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The Scripture is abundantly clear on that subject. Anything that the Lord gives is good! Concerning speaking with other tongues, the Scripture says, “As the Spirit gave them utterance.” I don’t think I would want to speak disparagingly of something that’s given by the Holy Spirit.
When one speaks in tongues, one is declaring “the wonderful Works of God” (Acts 2:11).
The great Prophet Isaiah said some 750 years before Christ, “For with stammering lips and another tongue will He speak to this people.
“To whom He said, this is the rest wherewith you may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing; yet they would not hear” (Isa. 28:11-12).
These two Verses tell us that speaking with other tongues brings about a “rest” from the tiredness of the journey of life. As well, speaking with other tongues brings about a “refreshing,” which rejuvenates the person. In fact, the Apostle Paul quoted part of these Verses in I Corinthians 14:21-22).
The person who speaks in tongues, speaks unto God (I Cor. 14:2). Anything that’s spoken directly to God is good. Speaking in other tongues edifies the Believer, which we all need (I Cor. 14:4). This is the Lord’s answer for stress, emotional disturbances, nervous disorders, and the pressures of life in general.
When one prays in an unknown tongue, one’s spirit prays, which means that one prays exactly as the Holy Spirit desires the prayer to be given (I Cor. 14:14). Tongues are for a sign to unbelievers (I Cor. 14:22). Even though most unsaved do not know this, and would not understand it if it was told to them, we’re living in the last of the last days. It is a sign in this respect to the unbelieving world.
