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This thesis is theological evaluation of the spiritual gifts, especially the gift of tongues that are discussing in the church. There have been various points of view about this gift which can be distinguished into three points. First, the cessationism stance of speaking in tongues as spiritual gifts. Second, the continuationsim stance of speaking in tongues as spiritual gift. Third, prudential stance of speaking in tongues as spiritual gift. This thesis follows the third stance, prudential stance because the gift of tongues has continually appeared in the church today. However the author holds an opposing view against pentecostal's argument as the gift of tongues are the only proof of indicating the filled with the Holy Spirit and they confuse the church with fake speaking in tongues that has gained through learning. Therefore, this thesis argues that even the gift of tongue has been continued since the history of christianity, the church should accept this carefully as the gift is only from the Holy Spirit.