Gifts of the Holy Spirit

[Joshua-777]

Also, we are not to pray for certain gifts but to accept whatever we are given. I've experienced some who felt that because they don't speak in tongues that they have no gifts. But if you are looking for something that isn't there you may very well miss the important attributes that are there.

I've heard this many times, The beliefe you have to speak in toungues to be baptised in the Holy Spirit. I dont believe because it holds no fact in the bible, or that all will speak in toungues, the bible actualy says the opposite, that each will recieve different ones. I'm not sure if we shouldnt pray for certain gifts, because when I prayed for toungues I was filled with the Holy Spirit and recieved it, and 1st corith 14, it says all desire to prophecie, and if you speak in toungues, also desire interpritation, so I dont feel it's wrong to pray for certain gifts, with knowing that You will recieve the gifts as the holy spirit wills.

[Giaour]

Well, I must not have the Holy Spirit because I dont have any gifts.

[Joshua-777]

Well, I must not have the Holy Spirit because I dont have any gifts.

Having the Holy Spirit, doesn't mean that you'll always recieve gifts, Though gifts are a sign, the holy spirit does way way more than just gifts. One thing I have realized is that many people have gifts without even realizing it. Anyways stay strong in the Lord. If you know Jesus personaly you've got the Holy Spirit.

[billie]

Well, I must not have the Holy Spirit because I dont have any gifts.

1 Cor 12:8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;

9to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,

10and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

G, you don't have any of these things?

[Giaour]

Well, I must not have the Holy Spirit because I dont have any gifts.

1 Cor 12:8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;

9to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,

10and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

G, you don't have any of these things?

nope, not a one of them

[Joshua-777]

my point of view is this, and then you can pray to know for yourself....

what is the purpose of the Holy Ghost? to teach, cleanse, gifts of the spirit, testifies of truth, etc.

if you hold a calling lets say you're a father or mother (parent) then you can receive personal revelation on how to help your family, kids, etc

if you hold a church position of somekind then you can receive personal revelation through the Holy Ghost on how to best perform your duties, help other lmembers of whom you are over with their problems etc.

1 chor 13 talks about charity, if you have gifts of the spirit/Holy Ghost and do not use them with charity then you are as a sounding brass, or what good are the gifts if you don't use them with charity, i.e. say you have the gift of tongues and instead of saying something uplifting you curse, take the Lord's name in vain, etc, what good is that gift, you need to use the gifts with charity with the end goal in mind that it will help one of God's children.

I agree, Charity in Greek actualy means love, alot of people don't realize that, what ever God gives you use it in love, and out of love, and I don't believe you could curse with the Gift of toungues. Concidering you have no clue what you are saying.

as far as tongues and interpretation of tongues, if someone is speaking in tongues and you can't understand them it doesn't really help you

if someone is there who can translate what the person is saying so all can understand everyone else etc then it is beneficial, interpretation of tongues and speaking in different tongues are gifts of the Spirit and aid in sharing God's love and word to every nation kindred tongue spirit etc so that all may be edified

Very true, but toungues I also believe is for self edification as well, like paul said, if you pray in toungues, and there is no interpriter available, pray in silence, I believe there are different types, theres where you speak in someones language, and witness to them guided by the Holy Spirit. and there is Personal toungues, where it's your spirit praying directly to GOd. That you cannot understand, This is why I believe it is concidered the least of the gifts.

[Floatingaxe]

Also, we are not to pray for certain gifts but to accept whatever we are given. I've experienced some who felt that because they don't speak in tongues that they have no gifts. But if you are looking for something that isn't there you may very well miss the important attributes that are there.

I've heard this many times, The beliefe you have to speak in toungues to be baptised in the Holy Spirit. I dont believe because it holds no fact in the bible, or that all will speak in toungues, the bible actualy says the opposite, that each will recieve different ones. I'm not sure if we shouldnt pray for certain gifts, because when I prayed for toungues I was filled with the Holy Spirit and recieved it, and 1st corith 14, it says all desire to prophecie, and if you speak in toungues, also desire interpritation, so I dont feel it's wrong to pray for certain gifts, with knowing that You will recieve the gifts as the holy spirit wills.

We are told to ask for wisdom! And the Word says, "you have not because you ASK NOT." Just ask the Father. Do you think He doesn't want to gift us? He sure does! It is the giftings that enable us to do what God has planned for us to do! We all have gifts just waiting for us...ask! It is God's great pleasure to give to His Kingdom Kids!

[billie]

Well, I must not have the Holy Spirit because I dont have any gifts.

1 Cor 12:8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;

9to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,

10and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

G, you don't have any of these things?

nope, not a one of them

But what about wisdom? I think you're wise. And faith. We all get the measure of faith.

[Oblix]

Giaour, not all gifts are as noticable as speaking in tongues. Some will come upon you when you most need them, some will always be there. As someone said earlier, those meant to serve will serve. Even glorifying God is using your gifts of praise and thankfulness. There are many types of blessings. Do not worry over these little things, everything you need will be provided. Everything you are meant to have, there is a purpose for it.

[Giaour]

Thanks B.

But do I have enuf faith to say to a mountain "MOVE" and believe it will?

Sorry, but no I dont.

Wise? perceptive maybe but not wise.