This interpretation is unbiblical for the following reasons: (1) How could praying in tongues be a private prayer language if it is to be interpreted (1 Corinthians 14:13-17)? (2) How could praying in tongues be for self-edification when Scripture says that the spiritual gifts are for the edification of the church, not the self (1 Corinthians 12:7). (3) How can praying in tongues be a private prayer language if tongues is a “sign to unbelievers” (1 Corinthians 14:22)? (4) The Bible makes it clear that not everyone possesses the gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:11,28-30).
Esta creencia alternativa puede ser resumida como sigue: el orar en lenguas es un lenguaje de oración personal entre el creyente y Dios (1 Corintios 13:1), que el creyente utiliza para edificarse a sí mismo (1 Corintios 14:4).