Jesus warned: "For there shall arise many false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch that if it were possible, they would deceive the very elect" (Matt 24:24).

The last half of this verse would be more correctly rendered: "...so as to mislead if possible, even the Elect. " Yes, it is possible to mislead the saints of God. In order not to be misled into false teaching, a Christian should study the scriptures diligently and prayerfully, and be very cautious about accepting new doctrines, making sure that each new doctrine is backed up by biblical logic.

Paul also warned the Corinthians in both letters to be careful not to be led astray by those who preach another Jesus and another gospel: "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ" (2 Cor 1 1: 13).

It is highly significant that most of the charismatic groups stress the "Full Gospel," while disobeying and denying almost all major aspects of that same gospel.

Paul warned Timothy about those who would depart from the faith because they were not careful about what they accepted as truth: "Now the spirit speaks expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils" (1 Tim 4: 1). "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour" (2 pet. 5:8).

The apostles knew that many would leave the faith and accept satanic doctrines which would creep into the Church because of the lack of attention and diligence by the Elect. Therefore they gave many warnings to the Church to be alert to dangerous doctrines (see 2 Cor. l l: 1314; 1 Tim. 4:1-3,10; 2 Tim. 4:3,10; Jude 1:4; Heb.13:9; Eph. 4:14; 2 John 10).

CLEVER COUNTERFEITS

In order for Satan to counterfeit a biblical teaching, he must design his false teaching, to very closely resemble that which is genuine, so it is extremely difficult to distinguish between the two. There is tremendous danger in accepting doctrines that sound right and good without first examining them with cold hard logic. All of Satan's teachings sound good and are cloaked in the aura of spirituality, and can easily deceive those who allow their emotions or intellectual vanity to influence their spiritual discerm-nent. However, Satan's doctrines always have two major flaws:

1. They never harmonize with the entire Bible.

2. They always involve the Breaking of one or more of God's laws, principles or precepts.

Satan, with his doctrines and ministers, is very clever and can easily deceive those who are not on guard against them, so says the apostle Paul:

" For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing for his ministers to be transformed into the ministers of righteousness..." (2 Cor. 1 1: 13-15; see 2 Tim. 3:6).

Almost all of those who believe in speaking in tongues will say they know it is of God because they have experienced it. However, very few can even begin to back up this experience with scriptural logic.

The Christian who is caught up in the euphoria of the charismatic movement would do well to reflect on what the apostle James said:

" Nobody must imagine that he is religious while he still goes on deceiving himself and not keeping control over his tongue; any one who does this has the wrong idea of religion" (Jam. 1:26, The Jerusalem Bible).

When one asks charismatic people what the experience feels like, one can expect a variety of responses, such as: " a euphoric feeling,' fan orgasmic emotion,' tremendous power surging through the body. " However, some people lapse into unconsciousness and have no ability to control their mind or body and retain no memory of the event. It is interesting to note that some of these same feelings and experiences of the charismatics are encountered with people under the influences of alcohol or strong, mind altering drugs.

Uncontrolled emotion is just that! It is uncontrolled, the opposite of controlled. We humans are emotional beings. Some exhibit more emotion than others, while some control their emotions rather than letting their emotions control them.

Paul said: " Be angry and sin not" ( Eph. 4:26). It is possible to control one's emotions just as Jesus did when he chased the moneychangers out of the temple. Uncontrolled emotion leads to all kinds of problems, such as sexual sins, violent acts against persons and property, etc.

Paul advised Titus: " But speak you things which become sound doctrine:... Sound speech that cannot be condemned ... " ( Titus 2:1,8).

" For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" ( 2 Tim. 1:7).

10. PSYCHOLOGY OF SPEAKING IN TONGUES

Because of the growing charismatic movement within the American Lutheran Church, a medical doctor and a psychologist, a professor of the New Testament, and a clinical psychologist were asked to research the charismatic movement. What they found was so interesting that they launched a study that took ten years to complete.

In 1972 John P. Kildauhl, one of the researches, published their findings entitled " The Psychology of Speaking in Tongues. "

Their conclusions and findings are extremely interesting and fit very closely some of the observations Paul noted in his letter to the Corinthians. Some of their findings and conclusions are as follows:

1.When speaking in tongues starts within a group, the tongues issue becomes a dividing force which is never resolved peacefully always leading to division and tension among the speakers and non-speakers of tongues.

2. The experience seemed to be self-edifying and did not benefit the entire group as a whole.

3. The person able to manifest this phenomenon had the following personality traits:

(a) Very susceptible to hypnotism.

(b) Deeply dependent and submissive to authority figures.

(c) Willing to be totally subjected to another's will.

(d) Extremely trusting.

4. Those who did not or could not speak in tongues had just the opposite personality traits.

5. Individuals who spoke in tongues seemed always to imitate the group leader or the one who had introduced them to the movement.

6. The languages spoken were not true human languages as defined by linguistics, except when the person doing the speaking had a prior knowledge of a particular human language and then spoke it.

7. The activity was either induced by the hypnotic suggestions of the group leader or by the subconscious desire of the individual .

8. The study concluded that this phenomenon was a purely learned behaviour, with the exception of a few cases, which could be described as demonically influenced.

This study seemed to indicate that there was nothing very spiritual about this phenomenon, but seemed humanly generated and a source of enjoyment and comfort for its participants, but just the opposite for the non-participant. It is interesting to note that the people doing the study were very objective in their investigation and reported the facts as they obtained them without bias.

11. TEST THE SPIRITS WHETHER THEY BE OF GOD OR OF SATAN

The apostle John says of this great deception: " Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try [test or prove] the spirits whether they be of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world" (1 John 4: 1).

The New English Bible translates this verse: " But do not trust any and every spirit, my friends; but tests the spirits, to see whether they are from God, for among those that have gone out into the world, there are many prophets falsely inspired. "

There are many examples in scripture of people being inspired by God's spirit, and also by an evil spirit.

Notice the example of King Saul: "... a company of prophets met him [Saull; and the spirit of God came upon him and he prophesied ... " (1 Sam. 10: 10); " And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit FROM God came upon Saul and he prophesied ... " (1. Sam.

18: 10). (an attempt to kill David from Saul who was very wroth[ uncontrolled emotion])

Just because a person speaks eloquently and dynamically or even speaks truth does not necessarily mean that God is inspiring him.

PROVE ALL THINGS

The Elect of god are warned time and time again to always be watchful for false teaching and to prove what is right and good before accepting it as truth: "Prove (put to the test) all things; hold fast that which is good" (1 Thess 5:21.)

Some might take offence at the thought of testing the spirits for fear they might show a lack of respect toward God. However, the scriptures which are inspired by God tell us to test the spirits whether they be His or not. If we test the spirits with the right attitude, we do not offend God but we please Him because we are doing what He has asked us to do for our own good. The life of a Christian is not a child's game to be taken lightly, but it is to be taken very seriously - etemal life is at stake.

It would not be wise or prudent to say that God does not or will not give the supernatural ability to speak His word in a foreign language in this age. And it is possible for one to speak in foreign languages and not have an evil influence or be out of control emotionally. However, it is both wise and prudent to test and prove if the spirit represented is indeed of God or not (note Matt. 24:24; 2 Cor 1 1: 13 -15; Eph 4:14; 1 Thes 3:6; 5:2 1; 1 Tim 4: 1; 1 Pet 4: 1; 1 John 4: 1).

To begin to analyze whether or not charismatic manifestations of speaking in intelligible or unintelligble languages are being inspired by the Spirit of God, one should ask the following questions:

1. Are these people obeying the foundational elements of the Christian faith?

2. Do they keep the Commandments of God?

3. Do they observe the world's pagan rituals such as Christmas and Easter?

In the vast majority of cases, the simple test of obedience will reveal whether a spiritual influence is of God or not. The apostle John was inspired to say that if a person does not obey God, he is a liar and there is no truth in him (1 John 2:4).

Some might say, "Oh, but they are so sincere. " Being sincere is a good quality. However, sincerity is not a test of whether a person is guided by the Spirit of God or not. Obedience is a test (1 John 2:4)

God does not give His Spirit to those who oppose or disobey Him (Acts 5:32). He also takes His Spirit away from those who disobey. Since most of the charismatic groups do not obey God's basic laws and precepts (1 John 2:4; 3:22-24; 5:3), one can be relatively sure that is not Spirit of God that is guiding them. Therefore, one should be wary of those who say they have a gift from God, but do not obey Him. Paul reveals in 2 Thessalonians 2:5-11 that God will allow those who do not obey Him to be greatly deceived by false doctrines.

THOSE WHO SEEM TO OBEY GOD

A second category of people that one might encounter who participate in the charismatic experience are those who keep God's laws and seem to have all of the spiritual fruits associated with those in obedience to the laws of God. The question one must ask here is whether these individuals fit into the same category as those Paul was addressing in the Church of Corinth? If this is the case, then there is a need for repentance or disaster will follow this example of spiritual immaturity.

We are admonished by Paul: " Now we command you, brethren, in the name of Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother that walks disorderly and not after the tradition which he received from us" (2 Thes. 3:6). There is absolutely no tradition or indication in the Bible or history of the true Church of God which would give credence to, authorize, or in any way condone the gibberish and outlandish behaviour of charismatics as something to be a part of the Elect's behaviour.

Not every one who has a charismatic experience is influenced by a good or evil spirit. Some people are extremely emotional or become carried away by the excitement or intensity of the moment.

It is extremely important that a Christian be able to determine the difference between the influence of good and evil in order not to be deceived into a false doctrine.

Below are specific situations where foreign languages may be encountered, with scriptural references noted:

Evangelistic efforts:

A supernatural ability to speak foreign languages for the purpose of spreading the gospelno interpreter necessary ( Acts 2:1-12; 10:44-48; 11:15-18; 19:1-6).

Worship and teaching services:

a. If the word of God is to be preached in a language foreign to those present, an interpreter is to be present prior to the speaking- so all present may benefit from what is said ( 1 Cor. 14:27-28).

b. No more than two or three different foreign language speakers may speak during the instruction period at one service, and those must be spoken consecutively (1 Cor. 14:29-33).

Indications of the wrong spirit:

a. Uncontrolled babbling or use of foreign languages during formal worship serviceswhether male or female (1 Cor. 14:23).

b. No interpreter to interpret what is said ( 1 Cor. 14:28).

c. Disorderly conduct: God is not the author of confusion-yelling, screaming, vocalizing of repetitious meaningless sounds, unbridled emotion (1 Cor. 14:23).

There are many other questions that a Christian should ask about the charismatic experience that can help to give a clear picture of the spirit behind this movement and its dangers. They are listed below:

1. Does God want to control and manipulate human minds, or does He want each individual to control and develop a strong mind and character and be in control of his own mental processes?

2. Who do we find possessing, controlling and manipulating the minds of individuals in the

Bible narrative? Is, it God, or Satan and his demons?

It is repugnant for most Christians to even consider the thought that God would send his Spirit to control, manipulate and possess their minds, thus depriving them of their free agency. No, God tells us the very opposite in His Word, the Holy Bible. He says he will give us His Spirit that we may exercise it and use it for good. He does not say anywhere in the scriptures that He gives us His Spirit to control us as robots. The only beings who want to control and take over the minds of humans are evil spirits.

Throughout the scriptures we find that God wants those he has called to salvation to develop righteous character and strong sound minds which can be used to make sound decisions and judgments. God does not want robots in His kingdom. If He Had, He would have created mindless automatons.

12. DESIRE FOR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

We read in I Timothy 3: 1: " If a man desires to be an overseer in the Church, he desires a good work. "

Any person who desires a spiritual gift should do some introspection and ask himself why he wants a gift. If one wants the gift for personal aggrandizement or purely selfish reasons, he is seeking the gift for the wrong reasons.

The apostle Paul said the reasons for spiritual gifts was to render service to the Church and for evangelism (1 Cor 12:7; 14:24; Eph. 4:12-14).

A right ambition leads a person to accomplish good for all, and wrong ambition accomplishes only for selfish reasons.

Anyone who seeks the experience of speaking in an unknown language may truly find such an experience. However, this experience may also be spiritually fatal if not from God. The apostle Paul warns Christians about the deceptions of those who follow Satan:

... whose coming is after the workings of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness" ( 2 Thes. 2:9-12).

Although "tongues speaking" is predominately a quasi-Christian phenomenon, it is also found in other religions ( Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and many other non-Christian religions). It is very difficult to find any positive aspects of glossolalia because the negative aspects are legion and do not fit the overall goals that are set forth for the Elect in the scriptures. Since this is the case, this phenomenon among the charismatic's and even the Elect should be highly suspect as being a valid manifestation of the Spirit of God, especially when one reflects on what has been put forth in this Study Paper.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8

Again we would like to THANK Mr Cocherell of Answers Research and Education P. O. Box 612440, San Jos6 CA 95161 for the colossal effort that was put into this work; it has been the most accurate work to date on the subject we have seen. We would also like to thank him for the BACK up material, he has supplied us with a number of "The Tongues Question" articles which can be sent out free on request.

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Matt 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) verse 16 then let then which be in Judea flee into the mountains verse 20 but pray ye that your flight be not in winter, neither on the Sabbath day: for then shall be great tribulation, such as now not since the beginning of the world to this time no nor ever shall be.

Daniel 11:15 So the king of the north shall come and cast up a mount, and take the most fence cities Daniel 11:18 After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many

Hosea 5:9 Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke Matt 24:22 AND EXCEPT THOSE DAYS SHOULD BE SHORTENED, THERE SHOULD NO FLESH BE SAVED: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

How did Christ know that --- NO FLESH WOULD BE SAVED. It is because Christ who was the logos was THERE in the PRE ADAMIC PERIOD When God allows Satan to have a go at final destruction

Rev 9:18 By these three was the THIRD PART of men killed , by the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone. Christ returns and seals the servants of God (the saints) Rev 7:3 Hurt not the earth neither the sea, for the trees, till we have sealed the servant of out God in their foreheads --- verse 5 of the tribe of JUDAH WERE SEALED TWELVE thousand. Isaiah14:25 that I will break the Assyrian in my land Isaiah 19:23 In that day there shall be an highway out of Egypt to Assyria Isaiah 19:24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria

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