It's true some Pentecostal churches that I have preached in during my ministry days used to teach that to it's congregation.I have had to counsel many a downtrodden Christian who felt that they were doing something wrong because they could not recieve the gift of tongues no matter how much praying they did.
They (the Christians) based themselves on Acts 19:2,3,and verse 6
2He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
If you are interested read the entire chapter to get some better insight on it.
They (the Christians) based themselves on Acts 19:2,3,and verse 6
2He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
If you are interested read the entire chapter to get some better insight on it.
There is nothing people will not maintain when they are slaves to superstition
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