Mormonism differs with Christianity in so many ways. They even disagree with core Christian doctrines.
1 Corinthians 14 :33 (KJV)
33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
What Mormon missionaries talk about is not what Christians believe in or have kept to be true for the many years of their lives.
It is God’s will that all people were prophets. The gift of prophecy is for everyone, not just a single person or group of individuals.
1 Corinthians 14 :23-26 (KJV)
23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not...
The speaking of Tongues should only be done in a church setting if there is an interpreter. Otherwise, there is only confusion.
Prophesy is a gift from God that all the church should desire. It would be wonderful to see more people speak as they are led by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 14:26-28 (KJV)
26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
The gift of tongues should always be accompanied by an interpreter. Without an interpretation, this person should be silent.
So the question is now, should believers have any reason to still covet? You may think not, but the answer here might surprise you, because we should. What? How can this be?
Some of you may recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life, and others not so much. For me, God has given me the gift of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and to discern spirits.
Know that if the Bible is teaching something contrary to your faith than there is something wrong with it and not the Book.
