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I truly do not mean to offend any one with this query. But after reading multitudes of various denominations, doctrines of faith; and hearing the qualifiers from the priesthood of these faiths... I worry that the Pentacostals are truly the work of Satan/Lucifer.
Let me explain where this concern comes from. Primarily, it is the speaking in tongues. While I truly do believe in spiritual gifts; I believe that the Lord lends them in moments that suit his agenda. Not willy nilly. In the Bible the gift of tongues was purposeful, not random. Legitimate languages, not incoherent gibberish. The apostles, and the so chosen gifted, were able to speak in tongues foreign to themselves, yet familiar to those to which they were speaking. Actual "known" languages.
So... What is the point? And why Pentacostals? Hear me out. There is only one unforgiveable sin. Blasphemeing the Holy Spirit. Even Christ will not forgive this transgression. So as scripture states, spiritual gifts are bestowed by the Holy Spirit, faking them, making mockery of them, and using this deception as a ploy to lead others away from God, is far more insidious than theft, rape, or even murder. For those who participate in such will never be forgiven.
So... Are the Pentacostals willing fools, the Devils Playthings, and irreedemably damned. I fear that for many this may be true. For making a mockery of the Holy Spirits true powers, just to showboat, or even to gain acceptance of those around you surely amounts to blasphemy.
Doesn't it..?
Let me explain where this concern comes from. Primarily, it is the speaking in tongues. While I truly do believe in spiritual gifts; I believe that the Lord lends them in moments that suit his agenda. Not willy nilly. In the Bible the gift of tongues was purposeful, not random. Legitimate languages, not incoherent gibberish. The apostles, and the so chosen gifted, were able to speak in tongues foreign to themselves, yet familiar to those to which they were speaking. Actual "known" languages.
So... What is the point? And why Pentacostals? Hear me out. There is only one unforgiveable sin. Blasphemeing the Holy Spirit. Even Christ will not forgive this transgression. So as scripture states, spiritual gifts are bestowed by the Holy Spirit, faking them, making mockery of them, and using this deception as a ploy to lead others away from God, is far more insidious than theft, rape, or even murder. For those who participate in such will never be forgiven.
So... Are the Pentacostals willing fools, the Devils Playthings, and irreedemably damned. I fear that for many this may be true. For making a mockery of the Holy Spirits true powers, just to showboat, or even to gain acceptance of those around you surely amounts to blasphemy.
Doesn't it..?