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The gift of tongues was given for the purpose of edifying the body of Christ. Is it permissible, then, for the believer to pray by himself to God in tongues?He who speaks in tongues edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church (1 Corinthians 14:4).This could be what the apostle had in mind when he talked about praying in the Spirit.
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18).Only God understands when someone prays in this manner.
For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God, for no one understands him . . . For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful (1 Corinthians 14:2,14).Sometimes a believer doesnt know how to pray. He perhaps cannot express himself in prayer, and words seem inadequate. He may use the gift of tongues then as a private prayer language between himself and God.
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Romans 8:26).Some Christians do not see a devotional purpose for tongues. They argue that 1 Corinthians 14:4 does not deal with the purpose of the gift, but speaks of the by-product of the gift. Therefore, self-edification is not a valid goal. The gifts of the Spirit have been given for the edification of the body, not the individual.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all (1 Corinthians 12:7).
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