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10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,Or languages; also in verse 28 and to still another the interpretation of tongues.Or languages; also in verse 28

If we wonder at the things God might do through us, we only have to look to the men and women of faith of the Bible. Moses was enabled by God to perform signs and wonders in order to confirm the blessings and judgment of God to both the Israelites and the Egyptians (Exodus 4). There are many other examples of miracles wrought through God's messengers as well (think Elijah, Elisha, etc). Prophesying was an important part of the vision and leading of Israel; (see the seventy elders of Moses in Numbers 11, or Deborah as judge and prophetess in Judges 4). Proverbs tells us that without prophetic vision people are discouraged or are led astray (see ch. 29). Peter gives us the standard for prophetic speaking -- "For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:16-21). As in all spiritual gifts, seeking to be 'carried along' by the Spirit or walking in step with the Spirit through humble communion with God will protect us from falling victim to fleshly desires and fallen mindsets. The false prophets spoke on their own, and we would not do well to fall prey to that prideful deception (Jeremiah 14:14, 23:16-21). Likewise, discernment of spirits is a gift that we must seek humbly and use for the building up of the church -- not to prove that we are somehow spiritual and have access to all of the knowledge of God. God gives varying gifts of discernment to protect the church from insidious, demon-inspired teaching and behavior, and He gives discernment ultimately to help the Church distinguish good from evil and love from lie (Hebrews 5:14, Philippians 1:9-11). Discernment is often paired with wisdom, but it is distinct from wisdom since it has more to do with what is best, God-honoring, or righteous as opposed to what is of God versus what is of the devil. Tongues is another manifestation of the Spirit for the common good, as well as the interpretation of tongues -- and so they must be somehow included in church life and not only relegated to private devotion. In all of these things, we must both have the desire to be carried along by God as we speak or pray or decide for the Church's behalf; but we must humbly submit to the Spirit's empowerment and not think too highly of the gifts themselves and especially not of ourselves. The glory of God is our high goal, and the meekness that comes from the Spirit of Christ is to be our standard for true spirituality at all times.

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