Even though there are countless churches, pastors, and claims of the Spirit, the world is such that there is no clear and faithful teaching that truly explains tongues according to Christ. As a result, there are many opinions and speculations about tongues, but it is nearly impossible to find a faith that bears the clear and strong fruit and evidence recorded in the Scriptures. In other words, though there are many congregants, there are no Christians who truly bear the fruit and testimony of Christ.
Likewise, though there are countless books about the Bible, not a single book or work exists that presents, with clarity and certainty, the characteristics, grounds, and power of the true tongues, prophecy, and gifts of Christ in such a way that every believer can accurately discern, learn, and experience them.
For example, countless pastors all teach, “Pray without ceasing.” Yet I can boldly and without hesitation say that there is not a single pastor on this earth who actually prays without ceasing. And there is not a single teaching or book among them that explains how to pray without ceasing. Most writings and sermons are nothing more than superficial shells, teaching only vague slogans like “just do it,” without presenting the true method or grace by which unceasing prayer can be lived. This proves that none of these teachers who tell others to pray without ceasing actually know the method, wisdom, or grace to do so themselves.
Meanwhile, the shameless tongues led by demons and evil spirits—nothing more than sorcery and divination—are spreading across the earth and throughout churches. Yet without discernment, they are blindly taught as if everything spoken from a believer’s mouth were automatically the true tongues of God. This proves that many churches and pastors, though appearing as God’s temples and shepherds, are in fact like wolves in sheep’s clothing—led by vile and filthy spirits of the world. What spreads across the earth as if it were the tongues of Christ is nothing more than sorcery and demonic play masquerading as divine gifts. And blind pastors and believers, lacking discernment, follow them, believing them to be holy. This is clear evidence that they do not possess the true gifts of prophecy, discernment, power, or tongues that come from God.
Because they do not have the genuine gifts of Christ, they lack even the mirror or standard to test whether what they practice is true or false. As a result, most believers today simply imitate whatever their pastors instruct them to do, unable to discern whether the tongues they practice are truly from God. In reality, the tongues taught in most churches today are not the true tongues of Christ, nor the holy gifts of God, but false tongues driven by the spirits of the world, demons, and Satan. They exist because pastors and believers serve both God and the world, mixing materialism with faith. Since the true power of God and the gifts of Christ are absent, they fabricate counterfeit tongues and gifts to present them as though they were proofs of salvation or signs of spirituality.
The sorcery and divination that oppose God are now being legitimized and rationalized as if they were the true tongues of Christ. It is to expose this distorted faith and to teach the true standard of tongues that these words are written by the grace of God.
God, who is the root and source of love, created the Word, truth, Sabbath, offerings, faith, hope, love, shepherds, apostles, gifts, and prayer to shape us into God’s likeness, bearing His divine nature as children fit for salvation. God is the source of love, and in order to form His likeness in us, He sent the love of the cross into the world.
Thus, the love of the cross is God’s very nature, His covenant of perfection, the way we must walk, the truth, and the life. Everything else—the Word, Sabbath, faith, hope, love, gifts, shepherds, apostles, and prayer—exists so that we may cultivate in our hearts the love of the cross, God’s nature, fit for salvation.
So then, what is the true purpose of prayer that God has given to mankind?
The purpose of prayer is to guide us into living out the love of the cross, that we might form within us God’s divine nature—the temple of the heart—fit for salvation. Through prayer, we are led to intercede for the tears and pains of the poor and needy, and to seek forgiveness for our weakness and shame, that we may become true children of God. This is the true purpose of prayer.
But tragically, this holy purpose has been abandoned. Instead, corrupt teachings and vain practices have led people to serve both God and the world, praying only selfish, worldly prayers driven by greed and lust. Such prayers, born of worldly desire, are nothing but empty and false, and it is through them that Satan works his tongues. Thus, to those who seek the things of the world, the god of the world comes; to those who seek wealth, the god of wealth comes; to those who seek greed, the god of greed comes; and to those who seek lust, the god of lust comes—these spirits disguising themselves as if they were Christ or angels. Such prayers are none other than the demonic tongues
Those who pray in false tongues, their convulsions and gestures resemble exactly the shamans and mediums who summon false spirits. If you see it with your own eyes, you will know it is true.
Yet because corrupt pastors are concerned only with their own gain and indulgence, they encourage believers to pursue worldly things even more. As a result, the number of those practicing demonic tongues only increases. Churches, pastors, and believers have reached the tragic state of even recommending such false tongues to one another.
Though there are countless books on faith and gifts, and though there are pastors and scholars by the tens of thousands, if they were true, they would warn believers about the demonic tongues spreading like yeast throughout the earth, and would teach wisdom for discernment. But in reality, they are blind guides leading the blind, teachers who call demonic tongues the true tongues of God. This proves the pitiful and tragic state of churches, pastors, and believers today—a generation doomed to destruction in the last days. It is no wonder that demonic tongues are increasingly being legitimized as though they were the true tongues of Christ.
There are, ultimately, only two kinds of tongues: the tongues of Satan and the tongues of God. Those who practice the tongues of Satan resemble the shamans and mediums who invoke evil spirits, because they serve both God and the world, and thus the spirits of the world and of materialism come upon them. They only use their faith, Christ, God, and prayer for a tool to satisfy worldly desires and ambitions. Therefore, it is led by demons disguised as Christ or angels.
Countless believers think that as long as they pray under the cross, or in the name of God or Christ, their prayers will be heard and answered. But in reality, God hears only the prayers offered in the love of the cross, prayers that conform us to His nature and lead us toward salvation. All other prayers, born of selfish desires, greed, and worldly lusts, are false prayers. God neither hears them nor answers them. In fact, such vain prayers are sin in His eyes.
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.(1 Kings 22 : 21~22)(2 Chronicles 18 : 20~22)
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 if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.(2 Corinthians 11 : 13~15)
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;(1 Timothy 4 : 1~2)
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.(2 Corinthians 4 : 4)
For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts. Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day. The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail. For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.(Isaiah 9 : 13~17)
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.(1 John 4 : 1~8)
A prayer that, instead of seeking the hope and ideal of Christ guided by the love of the cross that leads to salvation, ends up being a prayer driven by worldly and carnal desires and vain ambitions—nothing more than sorcery and divination, the demonic tongues.
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.(Exodus 20 : 7)(Deuteronomy 5 : 11)
I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof.(Zechariah 5 : 4)
And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.(1 Samuel 12 : 20~21)
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.(1 Corinthians 10 : 23~24)
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.(1 Corinthians 10 : 31~33)
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.(Matthew 6 : 31~32)
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;(Ephesians 5 : 1~3)
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:(Psalms 66 : 18)
The true tongues of Christ can never be found in those who pursue selfish desires, personal satisfaction, or fleshly cravings. Even if they appear to have it, those who continue to seek worldly desires, satisfaction, and cravings will either lose it altogether or, without realizing it, have their tongues turn into satanic tongues. True tongues of Christ appear in those who do not seek their own benefit or greed, and especially in those who intercede for their brothers and neighbors. However, even though I have listened for over ten years, I have seen and heard only a handful who possess genuine tongues. Yet even this is by no means a sign of salvation.
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.(1 Corinthians 14 : 22)
Today, many churches, pastors, and believers treat speaking in tongues as if it were the sign or evidence of having received the Holy Spirit. However, in reality, tongues are a sign for unbelievers—a gift given to help them come to faith. But because those who possess satanic tongues of pride claim that tongues are proof and evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit, more and more churches—operating under the influence of prideful spirits—are becoming corrupted. They increasingly promote a forced, counterfeit version of the Holy Spirit, a false rebirth, and detestable gifts not found in the Word. This is the present reality of the Roman Church and Christianity today.
Tongues are the most basic gift given to help unbelievers come to believe. Through tongues, one learns and grows in revelation, wisdom, prophecy, and interpretation. True tongues of Christ, developed over years, manifest in twelve distinct languages, each with unique characteristics—some are beautiful, others strong, others gentle, and all sound clear and pure. To the listener, it may resemble French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, or other earthly languages, but it is more powerful, more tender, and more beautiful than any human language. Within these twelve kinds of tongues is a kind of spiritual wall—a protective barrier that cuts off everything worldly and fleshly, like laying the foundation stones in the building of a temple. This prayer continues throughout one’s life, at most 14 hours, or at least over 7 hours. It is a powerful form of prayer that cannot be mimicked by will alone. As the prayer builds like a spiritual fortress in the heart, it becomes the foundation for other spiritual gifts—reaching into knowledge, wisdom, mysteries, revelation, interpretation, and prophecy. Tongues are the root gift for all such powers.
Unlike satanic tongues, which are limited to a few meaningless, repetitive sounds that no one can understand, true tongues are not vain repetitions. The excuse that “we are like children learning slowly, step by step” does not apply here. From the beginning, there is a deep, urgent power like fire resting on the lips, enabling one to pray for tens of hours. There are even cases where people continue speaking in tongues in their sleep. Those who spend years repeating only a few incomprehensible syllables are practicing 100% satanic tongues. This happens because they are driven solely by their own selfish desires. Such tongues betray the holy will and deep grace of God and disgrace the precious love and sacrifice of the cross. They are the product of those who seek only their worldly desires, satisfactions, and cravings.
….He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?(1 Corinthians 14 : 1~6)
True Tongues of Christ appear in those who strive to unite with the love of the cross—loving by feeding, giving, and caring for others—those who cherish, serve, and care for one another. It absolutely does not manifest in those who chase only their worldly desires, personal satisfaction, and carnal cravings. True tongues of Christ flow constantly in daily life, and as prayer accumulates, greater gentleness, gratitude, joy, and peace increasingly fill the heart through this gift.
Tongues are not a sign of salvation. It is merely a foundational gift, a very basic stage in the process of spiritual maturity. Therefore, to claim that receiving tongues means one has received the Holy Spirit is to insult the holy nature of God. Those who say they have been reborn through tongues yet continually fall back into sin—repeating sinful habits even while regretting—prove through their actions that they have not truly been born again. Yet they claim rebirth out of pride and delusion, which is a false rebirth influenced by spirits of pride and deception—a counterfeit Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is the very nature of God who loves all people, and the love of the cross is a love that sacrifices all. Any gift, power, tongue, or prayer that does not bring forth the nature of God—His love, mercy, gentleness, peace, goodness, joy, self-control, patience, and obedience—is to be rejected. It is a profane and vain gift, power, tongue, or prayer inevitably influenced by Satan and demons.
God is love. God created humanity and gave us His Word, the Sabbath, tithes and offerings, worship, faith, hope, love, prayer, shepherds, and spiritual gifts for one reason: to instill in us His loving nature so that we may become His children. Therefore, any value, logic, or ideal that lacks the love of the cross or fails to unite with it is nothing but sorcery, divination, a false spirit, forced rebirth, false prophecy, or unclean gift orchestrated by Satan and demons. Their manifestations are entirely different from what is recorded in the examples of Scripture, and are nothing more than the same signs and evidences found among shamans and those who serve false spirits. The reason for this is that the same worldly and carnal spirits are at work. The characteristics of those who practice the tongues of Satan and demons are identical to the features observed when shamans and spirit-mediums invoke their gods and perform their rituals.