The genuine gift endowed a person with the miraculous ability to speak in unlearned foreign languages for the sake of proclaiming the Word of God and authenticating the gospel message. When used in the church, it had to be translated so other believers could be edified by the message. By contrast, the modern charismatic version consists of nonmiraculous, nonsensical gibberish that cannot be translated. It is a learned behavior that does not correspond to any form of authentic human language. Rather than being a tool to edify the church, contemporary charismatics use the fabrication as a private “prayer language” for the purpose of self-gratification. Though they justify their practice because it makes them feel closer to God, there is no biblical warrant for such unintelligible babble. It is a false spiritual high with no sanctifying value. The fact that modern glossolalia parallels pagan religious rites should serve as a dire warning of the spiritual dangers that can be introduced by this unbiblical practice.

John MacArthur

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Eggs, Dairy		Casserole	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Shelled lima beans
		Salt
3		Hard-boiled eggs; sliced
1/4	c	Butter
6	tb	Wholewheat flour
2	c	Milk
		Freshly ground black pepper
2	tb	Fresh breadcrumbs
1/2	c	Grated cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the beans in boiling salted water until just tender; drain.  Place
half the beans in a greased ovenproof dish and place the eggs on top. Cover
with the remaining beans.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook
gently, stiring, to make a roux.  Remove from the heat and gradually add
the milk, stirring. Return to the heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring,
until thickened.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the beans and sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and cheese.
Dot with the remaining butter, place in a preheated hot oven (435F) and
cook for 15 minutes until golden brown.
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