Speaking in tongues without love: When religion forgets the heart

There is perhaps no greater contradiction in our generation than to witness people who speak eloquently in what they call “heavenly tongues” yet fail to speak the simple language of love to their husbands, wives, children, neighbours and fellow believers. Across many cities in Nigeria today, controversies surrounding speaking in tongues, prophecy and spiritual manifestations have divided churches, scattered families, destroyed friendships and left many questioning the true essence of Christianity. The issue is not whether speaking in tongues exists, for Scripture acknowledges it as one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The real question is whether spiritual gifts can truly represent God wh...