problem related to praying in tongues

From the Christianity web sight -----Worth the read ----believe it or not -----your choice ------

What Is the Gift of Speaking in Tongues and Is it for Today?
What Is Speaking in Tongues?
Speaking in tongues is a form of communication to God. It is a prayer, and doing so speaks directly to God alone, according to 1 Corinthians 14:2, “For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.”

Paul further emphasized this in his letter to the Corinthians, “For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful” (1 Corinthians 14:14).

What Else Does the Bible Say about Speaking in Tongues
Aside from it being a form of prayer, speaking in tongues is also a form of praising God. It is, thereby, also a form of worship to the Almighty God.

Speaking in Tongues Is a Form of Building the Self
Aside from it being a form of prayer and praise, speaking in tongues is also a form of building oneself. It enables a person to improve oneself morally and spiritually through God, as Paul explains, “The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church” (1 Corinthians 14:4).

It is further emphasized in Jude 20: “But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God.”

Speaking in Tongues Is a Form of Edification to Others
Speaking in tongues is not only building oneself but also building others. It is a way to edify and encourage others to faith.
(1 Corinthians 14:5), he emphasized that the practice of speaking in tongues is a way to build the entirety of the Church.

Speaking in Tongues Is Done in Private
When is it best to speak in tongues? Paul writes that it is best practiced in private, as he says,

“For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful” (1 Corinthians 14:14).

The Gift of Tongues Is from the Holy Spirit and Spoken Only to God
Speaking in tongues is only spoken to God. Like other gifts, speaking in tongues is a gift from the Holy Spirit.

Not everyone is bestowed of this gift

Now, because speaking in tongues is a gift from the Spirit, therefore, it is only spoken to God Almighty.

I say ----------------------------Worth Repeating -------Not everyone is bestowed of this gift

Speaking in Tongues Is Not Used to Preach the Gospel
Speaking in tongues is not used to preach the gospel, according to the biblical perspective. All three accounts of the act of speaking in tongues written in the Bible showed signs of supernatural phenomena and were not made when Paul was delivering the gospel.
Acts 2----Acts 10 and Acts 19 ----------

Why Does This Matter?
In conclusion, speaking in tongues is an especially important topic that should be examined in daily Christian living by continually learning about it through God’s Word.

It has a lot of meaning and, to summarize, it is a form of prayer, a form of praise, a form of building the self, and a form of edification to others.

Not what I said. There is more to that sentence. Primarily the part about things beinh said online.

Just giving your nails back to ya. You may need them you know. You may be constructive some day

now if you were really mean you would suggest I might need nails for my coffin ...

Don't cheap out on the coffin. Remember: Christians only die once. Get the deluxe model.

I would be happy to be buried in the garden next to my ol' dog

I've read that some of the tongue speaking is just simply an interpretation mistake thinking unknown tongues meant gibberish. Unknown tongues should be interpreted as unknown languages. Usually, the simple explanation is correct, but it's really above my pay grade.

interpretation is not a translation.

I know you didn't ask me and I use Got Questions myself sometimes, but they believe tongues have ceased. They refer to the perfect, as the Bible, as do so many cessationists.

it is

Every Christian has the gift of the Holy Spirit, and can manifest that gift. Paul said by revelation that he wants all Christians to speak in tongues.

I am not attaching you or tongues, I come from a deep long history of Pentecostalism. A question/statement:

Most folks who support 'tongues' also support laying on of hands healing. Tongues are easy to fake, having folks rise up and walk not so easy. Our mouths can fake, truth , prophecy, our mouths way to often . We are warned Jas_3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. This may not relate to you, Why does speaking in tongues mean so much to those who push it ? My Grandmother insisted tongues was part of salvation, yet she was not a loving person. 1Cor 13 ... Why do we not see the tongues 'like unto fire' Acts 2:3 those can not be faked very easy. Why do some of the tongues talkers blow gold dust around the room? A few miles north of my home they blew Holy Angels feather through the air conditioning unit. The fakers are why i stepped away from it years ago. JUst wondering your thoughts

problem related to praying in tongues

Matthew 6:6
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Matt 26:36
Then Jesus came with them to a garden called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples: "Sit down here while I go and pray yonder."

Source: https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/search?q=pray+garden&translation=all

Praying like in Pentecostal / Charismatic Churches violates the teaching of Jesus above.

Why do we not see the tongues 'like unto fire' Acts 2:3 those can not be faked very easy. Why do some of the tongues talkers blow gold dust around the room? A few miles north of my home they blew Holy Angels feather through the air conditioning unit. The fakers are why i stepped away from it years ago. JUst wondering your thoughts

Yes I understand your position as I've read some of your responses. I am neither Pentecostal or Charismatic. You don't have to be either to experience spiritual gifts and that is a major mistake cessationists make.

As far as pushing tongues? I have never done that. The op is about tongues; so are my responses. Whatever an op is about is what I will try to follow, not withstanding all the rabbit holes a thread can go down

Not to offend anyone here, but I will never ever darken the door of a Pentecostal church again. My worst experiences with Christians can all be traced back to Pentecostals and I mean actual damage. As for Charismatics? While there are actually churches referring to themselves as such, at one time, if I remember correctly, it was simply meant for a Christian, non-Pentecostal, who believed the spiritual gifts were still valid and probably spoke in tongues.

I do not see a connection between James and what Paul says about tongues, one is a spiritual gift and the other is the human tongue which can and does set the world on fire. We are responsible for our words. I don't and never have faked anything. You can pray in tongues (silently) in any church or any place as you should be in control. The gift...any gift...should never control a person and there are plenty of videos on youtube where you see the opposite. Such as people jerking uncontrollably or head bobbing or shrieking. IMO, these folks might need some deliverance from demons as that is not the Holy Spirit.

We could have one very long chat over coffee but I really cannot get into everything here. But, the bottom line is that I firmly believe the gifts are real and tongues included. I also believe that much of what goes on in some churches is absolutely fake with everyone saying how wonderful they feel no matter how bizarre the goings on are.

I am thankful I was not raised in a Pentecostal church. I have or had actually, a family member who went sideways when she became involved with Pentecostals and she messed up the lives of everyone around her.

In previous discussions about tongues, there were a few (several?) that explicitly stated that if a believer did NOT speak in tongues, they had not received the Spirit. I think they were careful to not specifically SAY that the person wasn't "saved", but implied that IF they were saved, they were some sort of lesser believer, who just didn't understand, or comprehend, or their faith was lacking.
They believed that IF a person was saved, they WOULD speak in tongues, as a sign....

many Churches with labels have hurt many people, and it is not exclusively Penacostel or Charmatics. Abuse happens in all because the devil is looking to stop the real and effective Body of Christ. BUT Jesus said the gatesb of hell will not prevail.

I didn't address this in my reply so I will here. I don't think we see tongues as described in Acts anywhere else in scripture? Seems to be a one off for the very first time tongues were experienced. Mind you, I have prayed with other believers...some in tongues but quietly...and in English where if you left the room and then came back, you could palatably feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. The atmosphere can change for a Godly experience or an emotional one depending on the approach to God who is Holy.

I will also say that, IMO, some people are just plain nuts including some Christians. For a while I went to a church that did believe in the gifts and some of the people went to the so called Airport meetings in Toronto (Canada) and when they came back they said people were getting gold fillings in their teeth. Later on they apologized and said it was just emotional fanfare. One of those people was an elder. The pastor of that church was a very good pastor and did not go along with things like that. He had a difficult wife though and she did damage to him and the entire church.

So sad.

Everything God does the enemy has a counterfeit. I have heard of stories of gold dust, and new Gold Teeth fillings and oil dripping off of the hands during a worship service. I personally have never seen that, nor do I care to. BUT My Pastor was invited to a worship service where this Oil would come on people, He experienced it. This man would not lie however, asa young minister in the 80s, he told me why is it happening? What is the reason? How did it bring glory to God? As a Pentacostel minister and do not seek nor run to every so-called " Revival" a church claims to be having. I have seen what is real. Salvation, the addicted delivered instantly, healings and doctors reports of healing. Marriages restored, Needs met all Glory given to GOD. No Need for a personality.

Same type of thing a million years ago about 1955-56 . Some members pleaded Dad to go to a A.A.Allen meeting . We went, it was a 'service' i will never forget. About 9-10 years of age i saw the deception the evilness of what can come from one calling himself a man of God. I have posted this many times. Dad would not join in the goofball excitement it cost him the church . Fun foot stomping music "church Ladies' with crooked crosses scratched on their foreheads... and the poor bull frog AKA demon in the mason jar. Mom Mon if God put that cross on that lady it would be straight. .....The ladies would kinda put their faces in your face the music would get louder and the offering plate would get passed again. ..... Mom Mom that is no demon Dad snags them in the frog pond. Mom hated frying them frog legs. Good lesson learned

No, I didn't say that. We can be fully willing, but if the Spirit doesn't see fit for you to have a manifestation, you will not get it.
The Spirit gives the gifts as he sees fit.... remember the scripture... "distributing to each one individually just as He wills. "

the Spirit knows what the body needs.... the body does not need 150 eyes and no ears, or 12 feet and no arms.... and it does not need an arm trying to be an ear.

Speaking in tongues is speaking in tongues, whether 2000 years ago or today.