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Originally Posted by Socialite
I figured that's what it was. God forbid someone not have a voice on the subject, because they've never experienced it. Nice quick, tidy shutdown.
I've heard prophesy at a time of gathering as well. Mostly, and lately, these gifts have been used (or given to us) at other times of getting together that have been less formal.
I know plenty of preachers that make a show out of a "gift." You do too. The best one is when they have a Word from God for someone, then proceed to preach it to everyone -- instead of going to that person. And why preach it with text and everything? Just say what God said... if He really said anything!
People have made a living out of being "used in gift." It's on their business cards and personal websites. Sounds foreign to the 1 Cor 14 experience to me.
But we digress. You still believe that when people prophesied in Acts, it's not evidence of the Holy Spirit, and I still find that position indefensible. |
Well, it certainly gives you a much better understanding of the scriptures if you do operate in the gifts, IMO.
I'm not concerned with people making a show. And just because I asked you doesn't mean that I do either. God doesn't need me or you. The special thing about the gifts is that the recipients/hearers are made to feel that God has especially taken the time to minister to them at that moment in time. They don't even think about the person administering the gift, generally.
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