🔥 Speaking in Tongues: Never Taught by Christ and a Direct Contradiction of the Spirit of Truth
Unveiling the truth behind the so-called "gift of tongues" — a practice never endorsed by Jesus and contrary to everything the Holy Spirit taught through His words.
If Jesus never spoke in tongues, never taught it, and never told His apostles to practice it—why is it central in many churches today? Who authorized it? Not Christ.
📖 Introduction
“Speaking in tongues” has become a signature practice in many modern churches. It's often viewed as a sign of spiritual power, divine anointing, or even salvation. Yet when we go back to the teachings of Jesus Christ Himself—the one true Teacher sent by God—we find no such command, no such practice, and not even one endorsement of tongue-speaking.
This article exposes the origin, absence, and opposition of this practice in the ministry of Jesus, and how it actually contradicts the true teachings of the Holy Spirit, spoken directly from Christ’s mouth.
📜 Section 1: Scriptural Background — What Did Jesus Teach?
Jesus said:
“The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
— John 6:63
Jesus taught in clear, understandable words—never in babbling sounds, gibberish, or unintelligible syllables.
He warned:
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
— Matthew 6:7
✦ Not once did Jesus say:
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“You must speak in tongues.”
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“You shall receive unintelligible speech.”
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“The Spirit will cause you to babble.”
Instead, He said:
“When the Spirit of truth is come, He shall guide you into all truth... and He shall speak not of Himself, but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak...”
— John 16:13
The true Holy Spirit, sent from the Father, does not cause confusion, babble, or chaos. He speaks the truth, offers understanding, and provides clear instruction.
⚔️ Section 2: Key Contrasts — Spirit of Truth vs. Spirit of Error
| Aspect | Jesus Christ / Spirit of Truth | Modern Tongue-Speaking / Spirit of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Clear and understandable words | Unintelligible syllables, babble |
| Method | Direct speech, parables, and Scripture | Ecstatic, chaotic speech without meaning |
| Fruit | Understanding, conviction, repentance | Confusion, hype, emotion-driven “experiences” |
| Witness | Eyewitness apostles taught clearly and soberly | Preachers claim "angelic" or "heavenly" language without proof |
| Commandment from Jesus | Nowhere to be found | Fabricated based on Paul’s letters |
🚫 Section 3: Refutation — What Jesus Never Taught
Jesus never said that speaking in tongues was a requirement, a gift to be sought, or a sign of the Spirit.
He declared:
“By their fruits, ye shall know them.”
— Matthew 7:20
The fruits of modern tongue-speaking include:
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Disorderly worship
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Manipulative emotionalism
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False claims of divine power
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Prideful declarations of “spiritual gifts”
These are not the works of the Spirit of Holiness. Jesus described the Holy Spirit as:
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Teacher of truth (John 14:26)
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Witness of Christ’s words (John 15:26)
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Giver of remembrance and obedience, not of confusion
“He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.”
— John 8:47
If one speaks what God did not speak—and claims it came from the Holy Spirit—that is blasphemy.
✝️ Section 4: Biblical Conclusion — Christ's Words Are Enough
Jesus warned of false prophets and deceptive signs:
“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”
— Matthew 24:24
The obsession with signs—especially tongues—did not begin with Christ. It began with men who were not eyewitnesses, and who later influenced the churches away from the simplicity of Christ’s gospel.
Jesus said:
“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
— John 6:63
This is the true “tongue” — the spoken word of God through Christ, not gibberish.
💡 Reflection and Discernment
If the practice of speaking in tongues was so important, why:
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Didn’t Jesus ever model it?
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Didn’t He teach it in the Sermon on the Mount?
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Didn’t John, His closest apostle, ever write about it?
Instead, He emphasized:
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Love, not performance
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Obedience, not emotional spectacle
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Teaching of truth, not confusion
We are commanded to test the spirits:
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
— 1 John 4:1
🙏 Blessing & Farewell
May the Spirit of Truth guide you away from confusion and deception, and back to the clarity, purity, and holiness of Jesus’ teachings. May your faith be built not on experiences—but on the words of Christ, which will never pass away.
Shalom and light to you from Rayos ng Liwanag.
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