[man of Yosemite]

It does in fact accomplish much more than merely exercising spiritual gifts. However, Paul says to desire spiritual gifts, and if his words are inspired then God wants us to use these gifts in the church. The fruit of love in the church was much more prevelant when they were filled with the Holy Spirit than when they weren't. To think that we can neglect the fullness of the Spirit, and produce the fruit of the Spirit is incompatible. Some christians are better examples of transformation than those who have been baptized with the Spirit. It is a matter of discipleship and obedience that makes the difference, and many young charismatic christians just need to grow up. The early church clearly made every effort to fill the new converts with the Holy Ghost. I don't see why that shouldn't be the same agenda today.

[huskyboy]

It does in fact accomplish much more than merely exercising spiritual gifts. However, Paul says to desire spiritual gifts, and if his words are inspired then God wants us to use these gifts in the church. The fruit of love in the church was much more prevelant when they were filled with the Holy Spirit than when they weren't. To think that we can neglect the fullness of the Spirit, and produce the fruit of the Spirit is incompatible. Some christians are better examples of transformation than those who have been baptized with the Spirit. It is a matter of discipleship and obedience that makes the difference, and many young charismatic christians just need to grow up. The early church clearly made every effort to fill the new converts with the Holy Ghost. I don't see why that shouldn't be the same agenda today.

Fair enough. . . now, how do you discern whether or not the glosslalia is really from God? It's easy to be deceived by the enemy - who Scripture says can easily appear as an angel of light. Same for prophecies.