WHAT PAUL SAID

Considering how often they make the claim that “Paul said this” and “Paul said that”, one would expect charismatics to actually follow Paul’s instructions to the Corinthians. But alas that is not the case! Charismatics quote what Paul said all right, but then turn around and do the exact opposite of what Paul said. But to claim one thing then do the opposite… defies logic at best.

The charismatic renewal claims tongues are for everybody.
Paul said not so; not everybody has the same gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:28-30)

Charismatics break out in “tongues” all at the same time.
Paul said to take turns. (1 Corinthians 14: 27)

There is never interpretation at prayer meetings.
Paul said there must be an interpreter. (1 Corinthians 14:27)

Tongue speaking is a standard practice at charismatic gatherings.
Paul said if there is no interpreter to keep silent. (1 Corinthians 14:28)

The charismatic renewal is overwhelmingly feminine in character; the prayer groups are filled with women and led by women. In the more than ten years in the renewal and several hundred prayer meetings later; I never heard a man prophesy.
Paul said women should be silent in the Church and leadership positions are to remain in the hands of men. (1 Timothy 2:11 and 1 Corinthians 14:34)

And Paul thought the church of Corinth was a bit “mad”…