Basis for Salvation

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>I have read in the bible (paraphrase ;-) that some are to teach,
>and some are to speak in tongues, and some are to interpret 
>If you have spoken in tongues, that is wonderful. 
>But a person should not worry, "Oh no,
>I am not saved because I have not spoken in tongues I don't think 
>people should be told "You are not saved unless you have done this.", 
>Thank you everyone for the helpful responses thust far.
>In Christ,
>-Dee
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    Time hasn't allowed me to read all of these posts fully so this may 
be repetious of some previous posts. I only know that when people were 
saved in the Bible, they spoke in  tongues. The story of Cornelious (in 
the book of Acts) is a perfect example. Even though he was a good man 
being good was not enough. Tongues is the "proof" that the holy spirit 
lives inside of us and baptism after repentence washes away sin. 
Without tongues, how will you know?  I did not make that up, it's in 
the Word. It's not what I think but what God planned for us. He chose 
the most "unruly" member of our body (which is our tongue - ever notice 
how it rattles off sometimes without our concent ha-ha, mine does 
anyway =) to submit to him. It's definately real and an experience I 
wouldn't want to miss for anything!  I would love to see you to go that 
step further. You don't have to be afraid and until you go ahead and 
reach for "all" the Lord has for you, you won't know what you are  
missing!  =)
   Also, there is a difference in tongues, and the "gift" of tongues. I 
believe that was mentioned before (a very good point!). It is possible 
you're confusing those. I appreciate your sweet spirit! I wish I could 
do it for you but it's something we have to do for ourself. God bless 
you tremendiously!

    Love,
    Laurie Gibson  =)