SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS IT FROM GOD?

Who Give Evidence of Having Holy Spirit?

Jesus well knew that the gift of tongues would cease relatively soon after the formation of the Christian congregation. Shortly before he died, Jesus mentioned a timeless sign, or mark, that would identify his true followers.  "By this all  will know that you are my disciples,"  he said, If you have love among yourselves." (John 13:35)   In fact, in the same verse where God's Word eventually cease, it says:  "Love never fails." -1 Corinthians 13:8. 

Love is listed as the first of nine aspects of "the fruitage," or product, of God's holy spirit.  (Galatians 5:22, 23) So those who truly have God's spirit-and hence God's backing-would show genuine love for one another. In addition, the third aspect of the spirit's fruitage is peace. Thus, those people who today have holy spirit would be committed to peace, earnestly seeking to rise above bigotry, racism, and violence.  

Also, recall Jesus' prophecy recorded at Acts 1:8. He foretold that his disciples would receive power  to be witnesses of him. "to the most distant part of the earth." Jesus also indicated that this work would continue "unto the end of the world." (Matthew 28:20, King James Version) Hence, this international preaching work would continue to be an identifying mark of those who are truly empowered by holy spirit.

What do you think?  With what group of people do you find evidence of holy spirit today? Who are manifesting the spirit's fruitage, particularly love and peace, to the extent that they suffer at the hands of the governments because of their refusal to bear arms worldwide?  (Isaiah 2:4) Who are endeavoring  to avoid the works of the flesh, such as fornication, even removing unrepentant practicers of such conduct from their midst? (1 Corinthians 5:11-13) Who are preaching in all the earth the good news that God's Kingdom is the only hope for humanity? -Matthew 24:14. 

The publishers of this journal do not hesitate to say that Jehovah's Witnesses for the Bible's description of the people having holy spirit. Why not become better acquainted  with them and decide for yourself whether they truly have God's backing? 

Note: Quit acting like they have the plague. They don't. They are trying to do you a favor, believe me. Once you do, you will not regret it.  I don't . 

Next time: IS BELIEF IN THE CREATOR REASONABLE? - THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION OF ALL

From the Watchtower magazine, 2010