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A Christian believing that some of God's gifts are not important can mean that the person would disregard Christianity as a whole. The gift of speaking in tongues is not only important, but it is of great importance, since God's decision of giving people such an attribute would mean that it is required for people to have it. The reason for this might be that mysterious matters had always appeared to have a special importance to the masses.
Christianity has become what it is today because of the extreme devotion that Christians have for God. The gifts passed on through the ages from God have been left in his followers, and, speaking in tongues is one of the most important features taken over by Christians. A true Christian can go as far as believing that the gifts given by God are the best features that Jesus Christ had.
In the Corinthians, one that prophesies is apparently more important than one who speaks in tongues. However, the latter is even greater than a prophet when he or she can transform his gift in simple words. If the Holy Spirit were to choose a certain person whom to give the gift of speaking in tongues, it would be more appropriate for the respective person to have been unable to express themselves fluently.
Scholars have come to the conclusion that speaking in tongues involves a philosophical performance, and, that it did not just meant speaking in a different language. Moreover, some have gone as far as claiming that speaking in tongues has been an trait typical for the urban poor individuals in the twentieth century, as they attempted to fight the capitalist system.
In contrast to the Corinthians, the Thessalonians highly valued prophecies, and, moreover, they had been inclined to believe all prophets. This led to Thessalonica often being under stress because of various rumors circulating around the land, with false prophets spreading their tales everywhere.
Works cited:
1. Connelly, James T. "Speaking in Tongues: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives." Theological Studies, Vol. 68, 2007.
2. Culy Martin M., Parsons Mikeal C. (2003). "Acts: A Handbook on the Greek Text." Baylor University Press.
3. Hovenden, Gerald. (2002). "Speaking in tongues: the New Testament evidence in context." Continuum International Publishing Group.
4. Krodel, Gerhard A. (1986). Acts. Augsburg Pub. House.
Krodel, Gerhard A. (1986). Acts. Augsburg Pub. House.
Culy Martin M., Parsons Mikeal C. (2003). "Acts: A Handbook on the Greek Text." Baylor University Press.
Hovenden, Gerald. (2002). "Speaking in tongues: the New Testament evidence in context." Continuum International Publishing Group.
Connelly, James T. "Speaking in Tongues: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives." Theological Studies, Vol. 68, 2007.
Works cited:
1. Connelly, James T. "Speaking in Tongues: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives." Theological Studies, Vol. 68, 2007.
2. Culy Martin M., Parsons Mikeal C. (2003). "Acts: A Handbook on the Greek Text." Baylor University Press.
3. Hovenden, Gerald. (2002). "Speaking in tongues: the New Testament evidence in context." Continuum International Publishing Group.
4. Krodel, Gerhard A. (1986). Acts. Augsburg Pub. House.
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