Hi everyone! Wow, I didn't know this video would blow up as it has. I'm glad it's helped people and has blessed many! I just wanted to clarify that this video was not made to refute each of these New Age teachings Biblically. I've done many other videos on that that I'll link below. This video was very specific- which of these specific New Age practices do we actually see in the Church and how are they implemented? What are they? How are they hiding under the guise of Christianity and how are they used? If you want to see my previous content where Scripture is used to actually refute these teachings, check it out below :-): Why I think the Law of Attraction is Garbage: ua-cam.com/video/-eQYJf0gcDQ/v-deo.html Breaking down many verses misused by the New Age with Pastor Mike Winger: ua-cam.com/video/d3NVJU82du8/v-deo.html If anyone has any questions about why Bethel is *definitely* an issue: ua-cam.com/video/uG2GueeiBmE/v-deo.html What is Progressive Christianity and why is it Dangerous? With Alisa Childers: ua-cam.com/video/L6nvlHkLYUc/v-deo.html What is the Gospel? Who is the REAL Jesus?: ua-cam.com/video/YkxEdB_3QLM/v-deo.html (Not mine but still good): Law of Attraction Debunked by Steven Bancarz: ua-cam.com/video/86IQa-ra3Uk/v-deo.html What is the Word of Faith Movement? With Cultish and Steven B: ua-cam.com/video/rVixv-lg9Gc/v-deo.html Doreen and I talking with Holly Pivec about this: ua-cam.com/video/CIbAa3mcAto/v-deo.html Follow up part 2 video to this one: ua-cam.com/video/Jtg4q84vBD4/v-deo.html
Mark 11:23 "Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him." What does that mean
@@moihmoih2867 always keep this in your mind while reading any verse is stick it to the context of a chapter or a book of the bible. In other words, cherry picking verses is never a good idea unless its stands on its own(rarely though). That said about the verse you qouted, you'd have to read ealier in the same chapter about what Jesus did to the fig tree that didn't bear fruit as it was in season. He cursed it as it unable to bear fruit, (there are much deeper context/meaning around this fig tree which I will not cover now). Meanwhile later Jesus and his disciples came pass by this same tree, Peter recognized this fig tree that is now withered as Jesus had cursed it. Jesus then point out the importance of having a faith in God, a legitimate faith, that everything is possible with God that is impossible (like mountain to disappear into sea) for ourselves. Because if you TRULY believe in God (not even with littlest of doubt), whatever you ask of Him, things will be done (anything that is impossible for us). This is in contrast to when a group of people who still have doubts in Jesus, asked Jesus to show miracles to them again after Jesus had feed 5000 people with only 5 loaves of bread and pair of fish. If you have legitimate faith in God, you can truly move the mountains (the impossible) because God makes it possible. I hope these makes it clear and understandable for you? May God bless you in abundance!
@@moihmoih2867 Jesus relates faith to the size of a mustard grain, he also suggests to have faith like a child. this verse is suggesting truth. one can change the world simply by faith, problem is when one is an emotional thinking normal person this becomes far more difficult than usually attained. prophets in scripture as well as Paul (i think) speak on changing the weather based on their prayer life. most important is to take "line upon line, percept upon precept (which suggest reading and understanding how all the verses work together as the Bible.
@@mistiroberts1576 There is discernment of doctrine and discernment of spirits dear. The people of Berea were more noble than those of Thessalonica, because they went back to search the scriptures to check if they were true. That is the way to discern and test true doctrine. Another form though, is when spirits are involved, imagine someone is trying to dupe you on the spot, or there is some spiritual manipulation going on around you, it is the Holy Spirit inside you that will bear witness with your own spirit that what is going on is not true. This is what happened when Apostle Paul was able to know that Bar Jesus was influencing the ruler of the city away from not believing the gospel. Right on the spot. It was discernment by the Holy Spirit, he didn't have to read any bible scripture there (lol, I mean of course that would be like hypocrisy) --- Acts 13:4-12
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Free will gives you proper discernment. Thinking for yourself gives you discernment. Satan is a lie made up to keep you under control from our Christian-based governments.
It says something in the Bible like that. I can’t quite remember which verse but it says (paraphrasing) “it is much worse for someone who knows the truth and turns from it than someone who doesn’t know the truth.”
This is my biggest concern as a co pastor in a church. Many person I doubt their salvation. So lazy to worship, no feeling of rush to spread the gospel. Their attitudes are very painful to watch.
and the only thing worse than that are people battling between a concept of new age vs Christianity when those same people are ignorant of the origins of either
I'm a 73 year old former local church pastor. Now, without a wooden pulpit I'm attempting to preach/teach, like you, through the virtual pulpit of the internet. You, young lady, are an excellent example of what a well-studied Christian man or woman with a teaching gift can contribute to the cause of our King. Be blessed for bringing who you are and what you have to benefit the lives of the rest of us--that's love. May your videos touch the live of multitudes.
David Grubbs Thank you pastor for encouraging Melissa and all of us with your kind and thoughtful words. God bless you, please let us know when you start your channel.
Thank you Pastor David Grubbs. I completely agree with you concerning our sister. She is a competent teacher of the word. May many be transformed by the hearing of the Word she teaches.
A few years ago, I started using an audio Bible. I find this much easier than reading. So, I would turn it on while I was cleaning or folding laundry or getting ready for work. I decided to go from Genesis all the way through. I have been a Christian for 48 years. I WAS SHOCKED AT MANY OF THE STORIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. So much of what is in the Bible is never preached in the pulpit. There were people I had never heard of (Ehud, for one.) There were concepts I had never considered. There was a rawness and frankness about the world and life that I never understood. I felt like a veil was lifted and for the first time life seemed easier to understand. For example, why do we feel like God doesn’t care for us when something bad happens? Thru every part of the Bible tragic things happen to people God obviously loves. (Example: Naomi and Ruth, and almost all Jesus’ disciples.) Without hearing every page of the Bible for myself, I would never have come to understand God the way I do now, and I would have never come to know true peace. I highly recommend - if you are not a reader - you use an audio version of the Bible. I’ve probably been through the entire Bible twenty times now and every time I learn something new.
Awesome! Now go back and study it in Hebrew. Lots of Torah Hebrew apps. Your mind will be blown away with what Adonai will teach you through the Ruach haKodesh, Holy Spirit. You will learn about Elohim, Yeshua, Jesus, in a whole knew paradigm. Adonai will reveal himself. Listen for the Ruach's still small voice. Shalom 😊
I as well prefer HEARING the word. Recommend the book of Jasher. Listed in the Holy bible as well. Just Google Jasher scriptures in the bible. It's purposely not taught.
The funniest thing is that some proponents of this lie call themselves Christians. How can you call Jesus a liar and still choose to be His disciple? Ridiculous!
Anything that contradicts what scripture says is incorrect. 1 John 4:1-3(NIV), "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but TEST the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
i remember swimming in new age and The Gospel revealed to me i was actually drowning in lies. i legit can never go back to new age after turning to Jesus. praise God.
I pray my Mom learns this soon. She’s being visited by entities that she believes are Angels who say she will become a great healer and even says she’s now talking directly with Jesus. I’m so concerned for her. She’s never been the same since my brother passed from brain cancer. Please pray for my beautiful mother✝️💜
I'm praying that those demonic spirits will leave your mother alone! I am also praying that God will heal you mothers heart and give her clear understanding in Jesus' name! Amen!!
If the visitation is the holy spirit All will be ok. There are seraphim and cherubim. They do interact with us through Jesus name. Tell your mom to use the name of Jesus and she will come to understand the truth. The holyspirit of the New. T. is an awesome thing but we cannot control it. If you mom thingsshe has some kind of control over Jesus and the spirit rather than being a participant things will go awry. Move with love. Teach her the New T. In Jesus name. Amen.
Are you sure it’s not just psychological trauma caused by a recent death in the family? Maybe she’s had some sort of psychotic break needs to see a doctor….
My mom is a Christian but she seeks medium sometimes and she usually believe her dreams, and she thought its from God giving her visions and dreams. I told her its not from God. But then, she gets angry . She has understanding problem ! I should be praying for her. And my family.
No we need to show there is absolute truth where this world says we only have opinions and to say my opinion is wrong is bad. But as Christians we have to say only Gods word is correct. An absolute truth. That’s all.
We are the sheep...and must be careful of Musings/ perceptions of others. We do need to regard Pleasing others with caution. Not because they are in our church, but if it is Suppprted by Scripture. I'm a mom ..not married..and am often feeling guilted for expressing realities of doing things myself. It's a time crunch..I ve had injuries from overdoing. I thus have recognized I cannot push myself to chronic exhaustion. That isnt what Jesus asks. I dont need to explain why I was not at church..believe me..my teen is not cooperative..If I dont ensure he is doing his studies..It is my responsibility..I cant Skip. I ll pray at home and worship. I do find married people dont quite understand..I dont have backup for various things not completed. Letting things go is ok but not plausible. As the bible says..orderly conduct is wisdom. I serve seniors and that is also to love them where they are. I know all kinds of new age words come out in conversations. I don't return the responses..Or I d be agreeing tacitly what they tout Is right or true. Praying as I go amidst many who are swayed to believe these things. I convey having liked magic in movies..ie Disney..but dont put stock in any new age information. Believing "your" wishes will happen as you want..Isnt correct. If It is where and when God wants you to be..it will be confirmed..others will get a message of it being sound ( of the Holy Spirit/God). Feeling doubt sometimes occurs..many people in my church have limited English..so in groups..we cant get detailed about doctrine ( some concern they cant explain Why scriptures stand..or the cross referencing is not really done or understood). That's where vagueness can allow confusion about What's correct. I know it's a hindrance..I need to have the best details..as I encounter all kinds of people in my walk. I wont use Familiar words of Oneness or Loving everyone..As they can be misconstrued by persons. Pray God gives me the right words. My pastor says ask questions..he isnt the authority..isnt claiming He has the final word. Humility with questions is good to see/ know. Thanks for Scrutinizing with Humility and Right minded , Lord lead observations.
@LaVerdadEsMuyCatólica The Catholic church adheres to teachings that are based on their own created traditions that are in opposition to the Bible. The Bible does NOT teach that Mary is a perpetual virgin, or the result of a virgin birth, or the queen of heaven, she required salvation just like all of us. Jesus was the ONLY virgin birth mentioned in the Bible, and the ONLY human that was born without "original sin" mentioned in the Bible. There is no mention of purgatory in the Bible, either. There is no praying someone out of torment and into Heaven mentioned, either. Praying to the saints? That is praying to the dead, a.k.a. necromancy. God is NOT dead, HE is the ONLY one that we should be praying to, just as the Bible says from beginning to end! Confession should be made directly to God the Father in prayer, not to another man. NO MAN can absolve another of sin, only the shed blood of Jesus has the power to cleanse us of sin. We cannot decide for our children whether or not they will accept Christ as Savior, a decision we ALL must make for ourselves, which is why infant baptism cannot be found in the Scriptures. There is so much more, but this enough to show anyone who has actually read the Bible that Catholicism places as much if not more value on their own traditions than on God's Word, the Bible. I hope you accept this challenge to take what you believe and everything you hear or read and compare it to the Bible for yourself, so that there is no place given for deception from ANYONE! And, just so you know, Jesus did not come to establish an organization, that already existed. He came to die, to shed His precious blood as payment for our sin, so that we could spend eternity with Him! He came to have to have a personal relationship with each one of us forever, THAT is what He came to establish. He wants YOU to be His temple - His dwelling place!
I remember back in 2017 when I was actively involved in New Age Spirituality, ancient astronauts, and all of that, falling for "teachers" giving "biblical references" and making "links" between these new beliefs and what Jesus said. It was a huge struggle breaking away from all of this stuff even last year as I started walking with Jesus. We really need to read and study more. Question everything!! I remember being deceived last year by a presence telling me God wasn't how He's portrayed in The Bible and all I had to do was know Him mystically. Now that I look back on that, I realize I still had some doors open and I'm glad Jesus is shutting them gradually. Thank You Lord!! All glory to The Most High!!
How about humanism from psychologist, life coaches and life spiritual coaches who mix psychology? Psychologist have their own philosophy and not of God.
@@aaliyahm1697 - Joh 6:65 KJV And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. Joh 10:27 KJV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: Joh 10:28 KJV And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Joh 10:29 KJV My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. Joh 10:30 KJV I and my Father are one. Joh 17:24 KJV Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Ephesians 2. We're saved by grace alone through faith alone, not by our own righteousness, which is filthy rags. Anyone who says we have no sin is a liar and deceives ourselves. Now, I understand the negative sentiment above entirely and I've always shared it, too, but the fact is our works-righteousness and our pride in our avoidance of sin are sins themselves and just as deadly of sins as sexual immorality. We need to grow some humility and realize we need grace as much as they do, learn what grace truly is, and fully embrace it if we ever want to see Heaven ourselves.
It’s just a constant everyday, isn’t it? Listening to the Holy Spirit, walking with him, being trained in his holiness. We need to participate. Or...do it the hard way. God loves his children so he’ll get the paddle out.
I stepped away from Christianity for many years due to the lose of my Mother when I was a teen. I researched many belief systems. While on this journey I have many times where I was protected and cared for by God. In the last year or so I have returned, and even listened to the Bible completely. It explains so much, even on the Supernatural side. God will provide as he wills it. It's just sad that people will say they have Jesus in their heart while doing magic. The Bible says it through out, we are not to dabble in such things. Even in the new testament he speaks of sorcery. We are also challenged to not just be be saved by the blood. That we are to take up our cross and follow Jesus. I'm still working towards this myself and it's not easy.
People who worship "the Universe" don't understand that they are worshipping the created rather than the Creator. Worshipping the created is by definition idolatry, and no different than worshipping a rock, something that most people wouldn't do. The universe is just a bigger rock.
Nonetheless the universe is still bigger and more intelligent than us. But yes igu and i agree, the creator is more powerful (If you choose to see it from a Christian perspective.
maxwell black Tending the earth and learning is representative of ‘works.’ Our primary purpose is to worship God and make disciples of all nations. Secondary to that, would be good works as a result of our faith.
John 17:21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me
something my pastor said that really hit me is “for the world, this life is the best it’s gonna get, but for believers, this is the worst we have to endure.” the reminder that this life, although full of hardships, is fleeting (and yet so full of blessings and joy and fulfillment in Christ) is so encouraging to me. and it’s the worst we’ll have to deal with! it only gets infinitely more rewarding from here! my heart breaks for all of the people who are relying on themselves to live this life to the fullest when it will never give them lasting satisfaction or joy & when they’re broken nature is bound to fail them. praying for our world and for eyes to be opened to the joy and blessings that only God brings.
This is speaking so much volume!! Believing in Christ really aids us through these trials, so that we wart off all the cruelties so that we overcome the world. Your pastor is awesome girll!!
As someone who is raised to be atheist and was taught Christians were judgmental it was very important to me to not be judgmental of other Christians or anybody no matter what. I thought your cake box instructions was an awesome( and kind of sad that it has to be taken to that level) way to get people to notice the Bible is our instruction book for life.❤️
As a former Freemason, I will tell you, be wise in the spirit. Walk only in the spirit of truth, that which no lie comes from. I say this, because I moved away from freemasonry for a reason. They are all my brothers, but I pray that they may come to the truth given to us to set us free. But I will say, a former Freemason put his hands on the Bible and rewrote it. He reinterpreted, why, only the most high knows. You are told, call on to me, and I will show all things hidden that you can’t see, and do not know. Be sure that you are delivered completely of all, before speaking to others. And if you are wondering, king James was the one of the ones whom rewrote or reinterpreted. That’s why it say, cursed be the man that add or change my truth. We are warned, walk only in the spirit of the most high. Even Christ spoke of this, He came to deliver us of all lies. Just like someone teaching you to do better in a subject, the most high teaches you in the subject of life. How to walk, speak, etc. but you have a free will, and even Freemasons understood that. My people perish because they lack knowledge. Only the most high gives you the divine truth and knowledge in Him. And We are thankful for the gift of the most high, to bring us to be one with the most high. We aren’t Gods, we hold on to the most high. And the most high walks hand in hand with us. Test these things, and look at the tree, careful with the fruits of these trees.
But It also proves that people are searching for something to fill the spiritual void inside of them, that atheism widens and doesn’t fill. That’s why these witchcraft, divination and new age stuff is all getting more popular. It’s crazy
@@orangeblossom9279 Because the Occult (anything "new age") is basically the same as prosperity preachers. They tell you what you want to hear. That your life will be better just thinking about a better life. They want spiritual stuff in their life but they flock to the wrong kind. The kind that tells them they will get everything they want.
I believe my parents and some of my mother's siblings are in a cult. Please pray for them, it has caused a huge rift in the family and they are going down such dark paths like substance abuse and infidelity. I'm really scared for their well-being.
Melissa, people like you are so refreshing in that you don't try to sugarcoat anything. The world today is so full of deception, I'm so thankful for everyone who is sticking to the truth and ONLY the truth!
Hosea 4: 6 (KJV) "My people perish from a lack of knowledge." Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." Excellent presentation, well done, you've nailed it. Thank you.
If we are all God' creation then all are His children. Some are faithful children while others are rebellious children, as the prodigal son story shows us.
In the 1970's, I was a part of the New Age movement. I produced and hosted the only "New Age" radio show on the east coast. I know this stuff backward and forward. This is not a doctrine of God. It is a doctrine of Man, being misled by Satan. It is a lust for becoming a powerful person, and one who does not need a god other than oneself. It is a narcissistic view of the world that is designed to make people feel good "now," and to not care about their future, in eternity. It only took me a few years of exposure to these ideas to recognize what is actually going on in this so-called, "New Age." It is me, me, me, in charge of me, rather than redemption through God's Grace. Your best life CANNOT happen now, because this is a sin cursed world, and Jesus is coming to set it right, because only He can do it. Not you. Not me. Not personal power. Not oness. There is a special punishment for those who willingly mislead others. Many, many names we know today will be receiving that punishment
Saddleback church seems to be like this. I was just joking with someone about how I saw a sign that basically said if you follow Jesus you’ll be married and have kids. The person looked at me and said, “and then you wake up one morning and you’re married and have kids” which was the most funny thing I’ve ever heard especially how he said it like it was a genie that granted a wish you didn’t even want. 😂🤣
Outstanding!!! As a 62 year old pastor of 32 years you have well expressed what I have been saying for years! I am sending a link to this video to my staff and deacons. Thank you!
This is so great! That you've recognized it as a Pastor, it's so heartbreaking how many are being led astray by pastors who do not care or even worse usher the new age in. God bless you!
@@anjilenagrace9868 we can be led astray by them because 90 percent of pastors aren't saved. They go through the motions and are the Hirelings Jesus warned of.
We SO need more Pastors like you. Don't get discouraged or "weary in doing good". I can only imagine how many lives you have affected by holding to the truth of the Bible throughout the years! LL 🙋🏻♀️✝🇨🇦❤
Another word for what you described here: “prosperity gospel”. It’s the religion of Baal. Baal was the god of winds that made the ships sail, ergo the god of prosperity. Ahab, Jezebel, and the priests of Baal were way into this prosperity gospel. The prophet Elijah? Not so much.
Baal and his female counterpart Asherah were the deities of fertility, which is definitely a type of prosperity. Maybe that's why Jezebel was so furious when Elijah killed her prophets. She valued them because they told her what she wanted to hear.
Thanks for this insight. I'm trying to memorize the book of Jude and I ran into this verse saying 'they have plunged into Balaam's error for profit'. This makes much more sense now.
I was deep in the new age I started experiencing demons and was lead to the scripture that I was worshipping Baal I was so shocked I thought I was doing the right thing the new age led me to become sick and having daily attacks by demons.
for whom the Lord loves He chastens...if you live a life rampant with sin and receive no rebuke from the Holy Spirit then your are not of the Father's family
But according to Christianity & the Bible, can't we just decree & declare things according to His Word cuz we have the same power as Jesus & by saying & decreeing what Jesus promised, we will have it. We'll draw it to ourselves. We don't claim cancer, we decree & declare we're healed. Any insights into that teaching?
@@viennabrown791 check out a video done by Allen parr and Mike winger addressing different cults ua-cam.com/video/M5T2nV77WR0/v-deo.html They divided the video and listed the time stamps so you can easily find the part about the SDA
I used to be a pagan mystic who called myself a Christian. I actually held to basically all of these beliefs. Thank God Jesus showed me how wrong I was. And thank you sister for making this video.
*I love your message, I'm glad I'm out of New Age* . Praise be to God. Thank you Jesus. I don't mind being NARROW MINDED because Jesus is the only way, the narrow gate. ✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏
Vision boards have now been introduced to my church. It was the Pastor's wife who did this. She teaches the college/young adult bible study class, and they are doing a vision board. I'm not in that class. She was telling me about it before church one Sunday. I asked her, "Isn't that a new age practice?". She just looked at me and continued talking about how wonderful it is. The Pastor had her announce to the church what they are doing. Looks like it won't be long before the other study groups will be encouraged to use vision boards too. I'm really bugged by this, and am now praying about what God wants me to do. Yes, this stuff is creeping into churches and no church is immune.
I don't want to manifest, or attract, or whatever. I just want what my Lord wants for me. I only want what comes from His Hand. It's hard to find Christians who haven't been conned by this garbage to one degree or another.
What people need is the correct understanding of The Universal laws that govern our planet. Who do you think Created The Laws in the frist place ,God The Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Read Genesis chapter 8 , verse 22.
She mentions "theological scale" yet that is the elephant in the room. A lot of Christians don't have a clear written defenition of their theology or doctrines. Many just pick and choose the interpretation of the scriptures to their liking.
I cannot reach my little sister...she says I scare people with Jesus. She manifests a lot of things and says it shows people the power of God. That I should just look for the good.
Sadly, the way I got sucked into New Age was 1) a teacher in my CATHOLIC high school who befriended my sister and taught her all about this stuff, 2) through my own Catholic church where a 'reiki master' was permitted to use the church conference room as her personal reiki practice studio. Then began a long detour through shamanistic teachings, psychedelics, hippy festivals, etc. Eventually I got sick and tired of being so conflicted by my own beliefs. One day I sat down and prayed. I chose to just shut out all these "spiritual" ideas and allow God's Word to say what it says, with fresh eyes. The very next day when I woke up, I felt completely changed in a way I can't describe. That was about 5 years ago. Haven't battled my lifetime anxiety and depression ever since. More in love with Jesus every day.
The catholic religion is based on spiritualism and idol worship. They lead prayers to the queen of heaven. Not suprising they allow other new age ideas to be taught in thier facilities.
@@Th3Pr0digalS0n not to mention that the chief proponent of the ecumenism has been the Pope/Catholic church if I am not mistaken... I was thinking Catholic church through most of these explanations yikes
I was driving and listening to "Christian " radio station, they were talking about personalities and the hostess said well I'm a Taurus ..😲 couldn't believe it ...turned the radio off...
Yes of course the Bible points to god and god points to the Bible lol this book is true because the book says it’s true. Why are Christians so prone to fallacious thinking 🤔
So if someone believes in God a different way is going to hell? Hmm I don’t think god is going to condemn people who don’t worship Jesus. God listens to our hearts only God knows the truth. We will never know. We just have to follow what our soul tells us because that never lies.
@Johizzle The thing is, we do know, as it is revealed to us in the Word of God. John 3:16-21 KJV "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God." (Other scriptures that show Jesus's Authority as the Son of God: Matthew 11:27, Matthew 28:18, John 3:31-36, John 14, Philippians 2:1-11.) The Bible is very clear on the truth that there is only one God. The teachings that Jesus gave in the gospels are very important for us to comprehend and uphold since He proved that He was God through His resurrection on the third day after His death, just as He had predicted (see 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Corinthians 15:12-23.) This is why Jesus is revered as God, because He has proven that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! (John 14:6 KJV "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.") While it is true that God looks at the heart (see 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 21:2,) our hearts became inherently wicked from the consequence of our sins, which are the transgressions of God's Law (see Romans 3:9-24.) That is why through the belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, we are able to receive a new heart and new Spirit (see Ezekiel 36:26,) and ultimately the gift of salvation by grace though faith (see Ephesians 2:8-9.) Through Christ, we are able to be born again (see 2 Corinthians 5:17.) Jeremiah 17:9-10 KJV "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings." Mark 7:21-23 KJV " For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." To sum it all up, what separates us from God is our sin. We have all fallen short from the glory of God because of it, and without the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who died for us, we would all perish and be destined for hellfire. How amazing God's love is that He sent His Son to die for us! How merciful! For one to be saved, one must believe in Christ and repent from their sins. God is forgiving (see 1 John 1:9.) The key to salvation: Romans 10:9-10 KJV "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Acts 2:36-38 KJV "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Hopefully this will lead you closer to Him. May God bless you. ❤️
Holy cannoli God has been taking the veil off of my eyes the past two days. I was all about the universe and new age practices. I feel so dumb that I couldn’t see I was rejecting God the whole time.
Duuuuuuuuude!!! Like for me I got to a point of wondering why can I not feel or hear God's voice in my life, til it hit me that I been dabbling with things that are drawing me away from Him. I couldn't even recall when was the last time I read the Bible😭... when I was hit by the realisation I was just like "OMG! What have I done!?"... I repented immediately!... We should let God speak for Himself and the only way to do so is to read the Word. Shuu
This is amazing Hannah! Definitely, this Melissa has some insightful teaching. One thing I discovered early in my faith was RC Sproul and the Holiness of God. His entire series on this is at ligonier.org/learn/series/holiness_of_god. It is absolutely amazing. Though this teaching aligns with the bible & Church history, it is not taught today in the Church. I had to wrestle with some resentment on why this was being withheld & not being taught from the pulpit. Please check it out (RC has other great teachings as well). Blessings to you and your new journey of faith!
Hi Hannah, don't feel dumb. You were just spiritually blinded and now you have eyes to see and ears to hear. Be blessed. I'm happy you came to the saving knowledge of the Lord.
When I was a child the most popular verse quoted was John 3:16 which shows what God did through Jesus for us - making us thankful. Over the past few decades I've almost never heard it quoted - whilst I've heard Jeremiah 29:11 quoted many times - about how God has plans for you to prosper in this world (i.e. God will make your life 'good'). I also find it sad that I did a church leaflet drop around a local town. I counted around 15 Buddha status and only one of Christ. People love half baked musings of the divine - as long as they don't have to change their lives.
There should never be statues (idols) of Jesus. The LORD strictly forbids that. Heathens are the people who have to make idols (including Roman Catholics).
A scripture that opened my eyes to new age deception was the verse 2 Corinthians 11:14 tells us that the “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light,” when I realized how fake new age was it was always trying to tell me things I wanted to hear like laws of attraction and that’s when I felt like God opened my eyes that it was a deception and from that moment I decided I only had to trust God and his word and as I got closer to God his word opened my eyes to many things his word remains to you because it’s that strong
I did this, and maybe it can help some people 😊 1. When a teaching come to me, from whoever it is (pastor, friend, etc) I always ask "Whats the bible verse that wrote about that?". 2. If he show me some specific verse, then i will check its context, all the verse before it, and after it. Because I have this "back to the bible" mindset 😅. I've heard many pastor's preach, its sounds more like a motivational speech than a Word of God 😅 And sometimes, they take only 1 verse, and bring it out of that verse context, just to justify their preaching 😐 So if u want to check their teaching, just read that "Love letter" that Jesus left for u 😄
A simple POWERFUL truth. "Go in the narrow gate" Jesus is the ultimate contrarion , "FOR GOD"S way is NOT OUR WAYS" .Usually the truth one is to telling epitomized the Gospel, the more he is hated because man has no real role as it is GIFTED to us, which for many is an affront to their narcissism .
That’s because he is the Heavenly Father in the flesh. Your Dad would not come hang out with your buddy’s if they were leading you into a circumstance that would be a tragedy for your long term health and well being. Jesus is counter culture because this world is but a wink of an eye. He came to save all.
Amen to that. A lot of Christians are calling themselves progressive because they're following what culture deems to be right. When did the bible and what God says evolve because of what the world says? It never happened and will never happen.
IF you got the Holy Spirit you will know... It's seems to be everywhere and when saved witches come out and say they can't find a decent church that doesn't practice new age, we are in trouble....
9 months ago I sopped following "devotional guides" and just started reading whole books of the Bible at a pretty quick pace... you know... actually reading the books LIKE BOOKS. I actually ENJOY reading my Bible now... AND it makes sense.
That is awesome! The more you read it, the more you will understand it as a unified singular work with a single Author despite the 40+ men who wrote it over 1600 years. Absolute evidence of the existence of that Author (Heb. 11:1). Happy reading!
many churches promotes the church's devotional than God's word. I was guilty of this, until I saw the emptiness in the way devotionals make me feel compared to the Joy and Assurance of Life given by our Lord and Savior Jesus The Christ
You're doing the right thing. I'm not trying to take jabs at any denomination but 'devotional' is how the Jehovah witness and Catholicsm came to be. And why so many others are lost.
False religion is so much like the real thing ..... 'A clock that is 5 minutes off is so much more dangerous than a clock that is 5 hours off--- for a clock that it 5 hours off you laugh and ask someone what time it is; for a clock that is 5 minutes off, you miss your airplane ....' ---- Pastor Adrian Rogers ----
That depends on so many more factors. 5 min off but you are at the gate to check in is fine, 5 hours off but you are a 6 hours drive from the airport is not fine. Situations are way more dynamic and complex than just flat! If you don’t pay attention the ‘orthodoxie’ in christianity can be way too flat and miss all the complexities by not reading in context and time and highlighting short texts over other texts and whole contexts!
Making the Bible and Jesus this black and white fits the orthodox stream which by highlighting certain texts over other texts or without contexts make a person like Jesus look Very one dimensional. I think exactly the reason why this church and especially the orthodox stream has so many difficulties in dealing with people that Jesus just visited and loved. Thieves, prostitutes, wrongdoers and he despised those who were so bring without any heart to God but seemingly doing the right thing ‘exactly following scriptures’ (but were they With all their literate purity). As long as what you would think is ‘the real church’, your orthodox stream can’t be what it should be if they would really walk in Jesus footsteps, how can Hu expect people (non believers and ‘new age christians’) to ever be so black and white about certain parts of the texts like ‘Jesus is the only way’ etc. Just by telling them? Saying it’s black and white? Whiteout BEING all the other things Jesus was? It’s exactly like the religious of his time, the ones he despised!
I have had a couple of profound supernatural experiences. They all pointed me straight back to the bible. Nothing mysterious, I just happened to be more foolish than most. :) But pursing the supernatural for an experience is dangerous. We forget that we all have a spirit. Every time we die to ourselves and pick up our cross, we are having a "supernatural" experience. Everything else tends towards idolatry. When we get hyperfocused on angels, spirits and the like, we are forgetting what God has called us to do, to love God and to love one another.
Hey Mike, I've watched minimal of your content but I've seen you in passing. On American gospel 2 etc and videos from a while back. God has really blessed you mate. You appear to be a very genuine, reasonable, likeable bloke who desires sound teaching and to know Jesus. Grace and peace brother! Contend!
I am guilty of this in my last 8 years when I needing a Savior called out to Jesus Christ knowing that he died on the cross for me was buried and resurrected on the third day and put my faith in him ..along the road through me not getting into the Bible as much as listening to others doctrines I got a lot of false doctrine mixed into my head in these eight years since I became a Christian 2020 has been a blessing for me it's been hard to see others get sick and lose their lives and that is not been a good part obviously but for me it drew me into the who Jesus Christ truly is he's in the Bible we need to get back to the Bible the word of God
What If we believed in helping people and lifting them up in general? That’s not worshipping anything but helping people, not selfish so it’s not from the devil and it’s just an Idea that came up in mind. Empathy is key
Marius Le Roy Will you lift me up by giving me scriptures to bring me to repentance of my sin? Would you correct me in Yeshua’s name, regarding of my sins, and ignore my feeling that my soul might be saved? Would you warn me of hell and the lake of fire as Yeshua has warned us all? Helping people without giving them the scripture of warning and correction is of the devil. Don’t be deceived. Proverbs 9:10 : The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom , and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Oh it’s so important to know the Bible! Thank you so much for bringing these things up. We definitely live in a world where we’re all surrounded by these false teachings and many things all too easily creep into the church. We need to be deep in the Bible and encourage others around us to do the same.
@@constantinelastevangelion7956 Philadelphians ? lol 😆 I heard an other one. This is really new age teaching. How many more will come after ?Countless.
Your discourse is on point these New Age teachings are all over the world and is becoming common in several Caribbean churches. You are correct in encouraging all to read and study the word of God. Put on the whole armor not part as some do. One of the fundamental question is why has these false teachings become so common in what was considered a solid set of Christian doctrines just over 30 years ago. Is it that the foundation of many was not built on the rock but on sand? Keep the Godly messages coming and God bless you🙏🏾
Even in some of the more fundamental churches, you get that "Oneness" vibes. I love my church, but they do tend to imply that not attending meetings can mean someone is out of fellowship with God himself. God repeatedly told his prophets and his children to spend time alone with him, never specifying how long each of us would need alone with him. Solitude in prayer is important to me, and it scares me to think that if I can't make it to church in this pandemic with 3 kids (one of whom I gave birth to during this season and has special needs that literally required the final trimester of my pregnancy to be spend on bedrest) that God considers me out of fellowship with him. No, I'm in solitude with him, I couldn't have survived this season without that solitude with my father.
Your personal relationship with God is important but fellowship with fellow Christians is important too. Hebrews 10:24-25 (UKJV) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love (o. agape) and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as all of you see the day approaching. Love God & love your neighbours. When Saul was converted, God directed him to one of His church leaders for further guidance. Ephesians 5:29-30 (UKJV) For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones. We are indeed called to be one, in Christ. Satan has perverted this concept of oneness and used it to all sorts of cults, which is why we often have a negative impression when we are called to be 'one'. Our current situation is a unique one of course, and I'm sure if you are unable to go to church, God understands. He would not forsake you. Your church should be more active in reaching out to those who cannot attend meetings in person. I hope things will change for you & your family soon, never lose hope.
Not attending church doesn't mean you're out of fellowship with God. You ARE the church and God lives in you. If God LIVES in you, he won't leave you. 1 Corinthians 3:16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? BUT, we must go to church with our brothers and sisters in faith because we are part of the body of Christ and we are called to practice our faith as we grow in love with one another. Reasons why we go to church: •To 'set apart' one day of the week for the Lord and to have one day of rest Exodus 20:8-10 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God... •To seek God's presence Matthew 8:20 "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” •We are the body of Christ Romans 12:5 “So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” •To sharpen one another Proverbs 27:18 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” •To avoid being decieved by sin and being hardened Hebrews 3:12-13 “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” •To love one another and show the world the love of Jesus Galatians 6:10 "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith” John 13:35 “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have LOVE for one another.” •To practice good works with each other Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” •To encourage one another Hebrews 10:25 "not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but ENCOURAGING one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." •So there will be someone to help us when we stumble and fall Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. •To hear God's word and let our faith be strengthened Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. You see, the purpose of attending church is not to make our lives harder and a burden. It wasn't made to be a job. It was made so we can rest from our job and ultimately to find rest in Jesus. Mark 2:27 Jesus said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Sometimes there are valid reasons why we can't attend church (like the Covid-19 pandemic) BUT, if we do not REGULARLY seek the Lord, we will soon forget Him and everything He promised, then we will forget who we are and why we are here. God's will for all of us is to grow in love with Him and with one another. Bottom line is, seek God regularly by going to church if possible and have alone time with God, pray everyday. Thanks for reading! These thoughts just came flooding in. Keep the fire burning. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.(Romans 12:11) MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ❤️🔥
“God is all love and no wrath.” This is 100% what my old church/university community preached. I could see the new age starting to creep into my church when I was in junior high, and by college, it was full on integrated into our university chapels. Things like prayer labyrinths, self-acceptance, self-centered worship, tolerance and unity (“breaking down barriers” language), language of “mindfulness,” “meditation,” “being STILL, STILLNESS, SILENCE,” etc. all focus on the “LOVE OF GOD,” but no focus on sin/Christ’s atonement. I could go on and on. I didn’t realize these things were influenced by new age, but I just knew that it never sat right with me. At the time, I thought I wasn’t a good Christian because everyone else seemed to be so involved in the emotional performances of these new practices, but I was skeptical and hardened against them. (People would actually ask me why I wasn’t crying, or why I wasn’t participating.) But looking back, I think the Holy Spirit was in me the whole time, protecting my heart and mind from those beliefs that were not of Him.
In the Bible it says but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.Psalm 1:2 what does this mean is this the same meditation as the new age or is it different ?
@@morganmorgan4009 in the hebrew the word 'meditate' literally means 'to mutter'. You can imagine someone repeating the words to themselves in order to remember their truths. It's not about oneness, being 'in tune with the universe', etc. It's about understanding and thoughtfulness about the Word of God, reflecting and introspecting on it all the time. Hope that cleared it up for you.
I was in New Age and yoga for years and years!!!! I’m out of it and have repented! What you are saying is so accurate! It’s scary!! Insidious!! Please keep up sending out videos like this!!!!! Jesus is Lord!!! Hallelujah!!!
My best friend is so obsessed with this new age, yoga crap. All I hear about is positive thinking and energies. She's even writing a book. I want to be supportive, but I feel like she's like a robot and brainwashed. Became a vegan too. It's crazy bc its such a fad now and all these "deep thinkers" believe they are unique, but they are all exactly the same. The whole thing is annoying, honestly. I'd love to reach out to her, but i don't know where to start... Or how. Bc it could possibly end the friendship. And if it doesn't, then it would be weird for a while.
@Bella Jar I just read that you cannot pray too much so your friend needs your constant prayers and support of a friend who knows Jesus but you don't have to support what she does if it goes against His will. Yeah, that is hard. Try to influence her with God's word and what your faith does for you like she shares about her energy experiences and such. ☺
TAC I agree with you prayer is so important, she should pray that they have a humble heart to listen to her! However I’m curious by what you mean by ‘what your faith does for you’ as I may have interpreted it wrong
Bella Jar I just have a question. Do you think it’s wrong to be vegan or vegetarian? Because I remember in the Bible when Daniel and his friends went on a vegetable and water diet and refused to eat the Kings food. Just curious and want to know your thoughts :)
The Holy Spirit is working through you. You work hard to be clear and organized in your presentations. Great analogies. Praise God for what He has done in your heart, mind, and will.
And that, my dear brothers and sisters, is why we need to read the bible for ourselfs. I've read it cover to cover three times, I'm reading it again and I'm half way through. Just read 5 pages a day and before you know it you're back at Revelations again. Going to church is wonderful and all. But there's nothing like spending time reading the bible. Turn off distractions, find some quite spot. And read. And let the Holy Spirit guide you and fill you with God's wisdom and unserstanding. If you really want something "supernatural" happening in your life, you only need pick up your bible. I have, and I've incorporated it's message in every aspect of my life, God's word truely is a lamp for my food and a light on my path.
Where can I start sir? I wan, very want to read the bible but i can achieve this purpose. Do you have a advice for me? I'm a great reader so the 5 pages is interesting moreover for just learn by myself about GOD.
Hanshandini NEKO Many Bible teachers encourage new converts to start with the gospels (the 1st 4 books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John). More often than not, they say start with the gospel of John, or even Matthew. Other people say start from the beginning, i.e., Genesis. Either way, you can’t go wrong. The Bible is the living word of God. Just pray to the Father (God) and ask Him for guidance as you go.
My husband and I were visiting our hometown church. I’m sitting in the choir loft and he was sitting in the congregation. The youth pastor(who is now the pastor) began teaching the Law of Attraction and our eyes grew big. We could not believe our ears. The congregation was saying “amen and praise the Lord” not knowing that a very dangerous damnable doctrine was being presented under the pretense of biblical truth. Later at dinner we informed our family that still attend that church what being taught. They said we didn’t know! It’s everywhere
This is why in my Sunday School we were taught to memorize the Bible, if you know the Bible by heart, you cannot be deceived by any wrong teaching. That's a solid foundation of learning of any kind. Thank you for clarifying these ideas for many who don't know or who may be new Christians. We were also taught to pray for spiritual understanding as we read the Bible.
How can they hear without a preacher how can he preach unless he’s been sent we need to be taught true doctrine by God sent and anointed leaders just memorizing can lead to wrong interpretation, not discounting studying your word
@@Shield60 We memorized verses, The Lord's Prayer, The Ten Commandments, The Beatitudes, and we're supposed to pray for spiritual inspiration when we read our lesson. I know my Bible so well that when I watch a preacher on TV, when he quotes the Bible, I can quote along with him or her. I was told by a friend that I should be a preacher, because he heard me quoting the Bible so much. The problem is that in my church, we don't have preachers, only readers who read the lesson sermon on Sunday. God bless you.
Great video, thank you! I almost fell for this between 2018 and 2019. I read probably more than 12 self help books and all the while my spirit was not at peace with all that I was reading. Instead of taing a pause and search my soul, I just tried to reconsile this with scripture forcing it to make sense until I saw the light in 2020 and especially this year 2021. I still do not know how far I would have gotten with the New Age/Psychology/Self Help nonsense, I think my covid19 pandemic experience drew me closer to God and I strongly believe God used the pandemic in my case to pull me out of these dangerous beliefs and lies. Then I got to learn about people like you and others with channels like yours (e.g. Mike Winger, Allan Parr etc) and I have learned a lot about stripture and the true biblical gospel this year more than the last 15 + years of being a believer.
13:12 "If Jesus is not the only way, then everything he did, he dif in vain; he died for nothing!" Thank you Jesus for you are THE ONLY WAY and you died for the sins of the world 🌎
Study the word of God with in its context, and constantly giving up our life daily to Christ and what we got to apply the word of God and allow our genuine faith grow.
Hi Melissa! This was very well articulated and put together! I've been a Pastor for 10 years and can say I learned so much from this video! Great Job! Keep fighting the good fight of faith!
I grew up in a Christian family and since I moved out of my parent’s house I’ve unlearned a lot of false doctrine. My mom used to always tell me that the reason things aren’t working out for me is because I don’t have a vision board or write down everything I want and pray over it so that it happens. I never got around to doing it. She used to always tell me to speak things into existence which I now know is the law of attraction. I never got around to doing that either. I’m just glad that some thing prevented me from getting really into these practices I always felt there was something off.
Actually she isn't that wrong Because it is written in Matthew 7:7 KJV "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" So speaking it to Existence is a Form of Asking, (Actually it depends on how you use it ) And! this might also help Psalm 8:6 KJV "Thou madest him(you and i) to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:" The lord said he has put all things under our feet meaning the earth and all that's in it. Through Jesus Christ we can command the air even the world to work for our Good!🤯❤
We are instructed to write our vision down. But this is referring to th God given vision that HE gives us. It is done as a means to encourage us & help us stay on th path He has given us. Know your Bible :)
@@christianekwuazi2604 , Ahhh, the Enemy is so crafty! He takes a bit of the truth and mixes it with lies so that you can't discern the difference. Eat the apple. You won't "surely" die. 😏
This was so perfectly put. I can't wait to share this with some of my Sisters in Christ. The Church is really struggling here. God Bless You, Melissa! Glad you made it out, Sis!
This is soooo needed. Thankyou, I came out of the new age over 25 years ago....it is sad to see so much new age teachings in the church. I appreciate your efforts. God bless your channel.
Remember this point, "Then Jesus told his disciples, "if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. " Matt. 16.24,25 -
This is kinda an example of what she was saying with understanding scripture In context Peter was trying to prevent Jesus from going to the cross. He wanted Jesus to keep His life and Jesus told him to get behind Him because he was keeping Him from doing His will which was to pay for our sins. That’s why Jesus said in verse 24. If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. He was telling that to His disciples who wanted Jesus to preserve His life
I wasn't allowed to preach at my church cause I cast out demons, lay hands on the sick and pray for then resulting in the person usually being healed, speaking in tongues. But because I am partaking in the BIBLICAL spiritual gifts, I'm "deceived".
You are not spiritually deceived, the gifts are for those who also want them, it will not be forced on anyone. If folks refuse to believe it , then they will just miss out. God bless you brother.
Hey Melissa. Although I do agree that spiritual gifts are still used to edify the church, I have also noticed that a lot of these New Age teachings have infiltrated the church. I am so glad that you are raising awareness to these ongoing issues and I hope you will continue to do so in turth and humility. God bless you.
I went to a women’s conference last year for my church and was shocked by two of the speakers. One taught about the “Christian Enneagram “ and how we should embrace it. Another woman said if we wanted to hear from God we need to ‘empty our thoughts, visualize Jesus talking to us, and allow Him to show us a vision’ of what He wants to tell us. It was straight up new age meditation techniques! Afterwards at lunch all of my friends had these glowing visions of things ‘God’ had ‘shown’ them and there I sat, unable to say a word because I was still in shock. They finally pressured me to share so I told them I felt these techniques were too close to new age meditation so I didn’t participate and they laughed it off. My heart breaks for how easily the Church is reaching for the apple of deception the enemy is offering. THANK YOU for sharing this!
Maggie Jones no it’s not. I did research into it today. It is based in occultism. The guy who developed the personality part of said he got a vision from an “arch angel” while he was in drugs. www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-traditional-enneagram. www.google.com/amp/s/www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-what-christians-should-know-about-the-enneagram/%3Famp
Being raised in the church of Unity I am very familiar with all these teachings.God mercifully saved me at the age of 12. It is shocking to see these new age teachings becoming so common in our fundamental church’s in the last few years. This is a doctrine straight out of the pit of hell! Thanks for helping to make people aware of the dangers of this new (oldest) lie in the world!
I grew up christian and recently I thank Jesus for opening my eyes. I always thought the more good I do the more blessed I am and God will bless me because I do good things. But why can’t we just do good and not expect anything and just know God is a good regardless if he gives us things or not. I grew up in churches like that. Jesus opened my eyes and I thank him so much for understanding. I thank you for saying the truth I needed to hear this again!! ❤️
i don't know which video it was exactly but my ex played your video in a car ride and it literally had a domino effect of me finding God , and the truth, i was deep in the new age and the way you talked in a video was pure truth and no condemnation which made it easier for my soul to hold on to and be saved THANKYOU
I used to really be uplifted by Joel Osteen's teaching, but I was naturally less drawn to them because I wanted to learn about Jesus and the bible and he didn't reference the bible or Jesus much. This happened naturally and I didn't even realize it myself until I saw critiques of his teachings.
And you see Joel brought me closer to the Bible and when you actually read the Bible you’ll start to see that he does reference the Bible in his preachings but does not always mention scripture 😁👍🏽 People tens to misunderstand Joel a lot . It’s sad. I don’t think he is perfect and he could fix a lot of things. I think part of his gift is to encourage, but he has a fear of what people think. This is where the church comes in. We need to pray for him. Also, I think if you are really following Jesus Joel’s preaching can help you, but if you are one of those Christians who wants to take advantage of God’s grace, then having a teacher like Joel might not be the best. Some people who still want to live in sin and be a Christian need a pastor who will scare them 😂. Having Joel as your only teacher is probably not the best idea if you are no longer a baby Christian because we need to grow. I think Pastor Joel helps plant many seeds. I think many of those seeds will grow and find fertile soil. It just depends on the persons’s choice. People who genuinely seek the truth shall find it. “The truth” as in seeking Jesus and reading /studying the word.
Interesting because Joel said his aim was to "uplift" people. Basically make you feel good in a world that has beaten you down. He knows exactly what people want/are looking for and he delivers exactly that. We want to be uplifted and feel good but we NEED Jesus.
way2girly How is the prosperity gospel a good thing? The Bible never teaches you to follow it to be rich. It teaches principles to live a life in accordance to the will of God. The path to heaven is narrow and not easy. As a Christian you are to go against the flow of this earth and some christians are killed for their faith. What good is it for man to gain the world but loose God.
Thank you for creating this video Melissa!! I shared this video with my son and God has used it as a tool to bring my son to true repentance and faith in Jesus. I "prayed the prayer" with him when he was 9 but now at 24 he has truly repented of his sin and belief in new age philosophy. Keeping fighting the good fight.
This was VERY GOOD. Exposing the "lie" with the Truth and you brought "light" to darkness. Thank You. It kind of was a little over my head but I understand what your saying. READ YOUR BIBLE. BEST ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT YOU COULD EVER GIVE ANYONE. God Bless You.
Have personal Bible Studies, and time just spent talking and learning about Jesus , using your Bibles. Get together at someone’s house out of your like minded friends and family, that’s all. Church can be anywhere. ❤️🙏🏻🕊
Find a church based off the Biblical teaching. It is like car shopping. I went to five churches in Texas before I found one. Go to a new member class. This clearly states the Church belief system. God will lead you
This is so “Christian Science doctrine”. I was born into it and it never sat well with me. Now I’m trying to understand Christianity for what it really is.
All you can do is open your heart to Jesus Christ, let the Holy Spirit take you. And continue to pray. Recently I got back into believing after 15 years. I thought it might be a good idea to find a church. As the scriptures say "Seek and ye shall find". Well I went looking and after some googling and random dialling I met with the pastor, a bit of a yarn later I came away thanking Christ for leading me to where I God wanted me.
"Lust for supernatural power"--yes, we need to seek and desire the truth--not lust after the pure, divine power that only belongs to God. 1John 4:1: "Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God."
Kadd - Nice call !! I have been studying 1st John for the last few weeks ,, have 3 different commentaries to compare . It was so cool to see the verse you quoted ,, I thought , YEAH , someones on the same page as I am , haha Have a great day ...
@Charles Pieters I asked a young woman if she would prayer she said yes and the moment I spoke "in Jesus name" she said you can pray for me just not in that name. There is power in the name of Jesus (Yeshua).
"If you have enough faith" OH MY GOODNESS how spiritually abusive that phrase is! I used to go to a word of faith church and God gave me the discernment to see the deception and get out. This "having enough faith" thing damaged me so much spiritually and even made me question my faith.
We do need to read and study the word of GOD for ourselves, the Holy Spirit will lead us into all trust's, we need to follow Jesus in his word , He is our Good Shepherd , live how He tells us to live, READ the word of GOD.
It’s so damaging and makes people feel guilty that they don’t have “enough fait” but the thing is faith isn’t measured in “amount” you either have faith or you don’t. Faith is trusting in God and HIS will even if it’s hard. Faith isn’t something you build up to get whatever you want. So many sick people who feel bad because they think they just don’t have enough faith or haven’t “showed enough money in the church” it’s so sad how those churches pray on sick people to fill their own wallets.
😲😳 You have just pulled the veil from my eyes on so many of these things (i.e. the first few) that I was actually believing to be sourced from scripture. Thank you for this video 🙏
This is absolutely brilliant. Well done! One of the greatest threats to Christianity is illiteracy and/or a disinclination to actually read the Bible. I also agree about the bad theology of "manifesting" things. To declare/decree is to exalt your throne above God's. Why would anyone want to bypass God in such a way? It's like a child saying to a parent "I declare and decree that I WILL stay up an extra hour to watch Charlie Brown's Christmas Special tonight! I declare it, it so!" The parent would be like, "Ummmmm, no. that's not how that works kiddo."
One shouldn't just simply agree to everything she mentioned because it sounded nice. People should question things. Jesus did mention that they may be One as He and the Father are One. It's in the bible To your example, a kid has to follow authority of parents, when they adult then it's a different matter. I see no problem decreasing breakthrough in one's life. With faith it can move mountain of problems. Mentally it also helps one stay positive and not to despair. If God's will then it will work out perfectly.
It is hard for other " believers" to understand that they have to take up their crosses and follow Christ. We are to humble ourselves. Not to follow after prosperity on this earth . to be examples of showing gods love , but not tolerant of sins. Wise but not judgmental .
People we need to get to know who God is. We need to know what He requires of us, what He thinks about sin, what His Holiness is vs what we think it is.
@@Zazquatch1 We ought to keep His commandments. If we love Him, we will keep His commands - to love Him with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength. Not merely a list of rules to boost our pride, but on our knees asking Him to remove any wicked thing in us. This may be to keep kosher, to honor sabbath, but for some it might be other things. If we do not have love, these things will be for naught. We do well to remember that the law was given to us to be our tutor; so that we see our need for a Saviour.
I’m totally seeing a pattern of where atheists in an effort to disprove God would find Him, people like you and others here are coming out of New Age finding the truth! Amen! There is a reason why there are so many “ex-new agers”, like yourself being publicly vocal about the truth! You go girl! Do you believe in spiritual warfare?
Lord forgive me for participating in these practices I repent. People need to wake up and see how easily you can fall into this. Lord have mercy! For Vision boards I have used this scripture found in Habakkuk 2:2-3 “Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.” As you can see from reading this scripture you can justify creating vision boards, however this scripture is not talking about vision boards at all. Lord thank you for opening my eyes so much in the past year!
It's interesting because my exposure to vision boards is collages with pics and cut outs that represent what you want. Like in many treatment groups (I'm a substance abuse counselor): create a collage of things that represent what recovery (from addiction) looks like to you. I have been concerned about the origin. But seems vision boards are bucket lists in picture form. Hmmm.
@@JT-wu4xv It's common in treatment programs. However, there are many who believe in the Law of Attraction, that if one has these visions around them, it creates prosperity. The belief is that being surrounded by these visions manifests them in one's life. The harm is that one is not putting their faith in God. Sometimes these boards have photos of family members doing fun things together, it can be a reminder to connect with family too, so I would say it would depend on the motivation behind the board.
The enemy comes to church he sits in the pews he's at the pulpit trying to confuse and mislead and destroy God's people. Thank you for your wake-up Church message 🔥❤️🔥
The people perish from a lack of understanding. We refuse to feed become malnourished and then accept any rubbish that comes our way. It's like living on sweets alone rather than meat
But neither does the gospel declare we have to be poor and poverty-stricken in order to achieve holiness, cause this is a form of PRIDE. That being said, God isn't obligated to give us anything, not to heal us, not to give us riches, but He is obligated to deliver us from sin because that is His promise if we ask HIm and want to be in union with Him.
Hi everyone! Wow, I didn't know this video would blow up as it has. I'm glad it's helped people and has blessed many!
I just wanted to clarify that this video was not made to refute each of these New Age teachings Biblically. I've done many other videos on that that I'll link below. This video was very specific- which of these specific New Age practices do we actually see in the Church and how are they implemented? What are they? How are they hiding under the guise of Christianity and how are they used?
If you want to see my previous content where Scripture is used to actually refute these teachings, check it out below :-):
Why I think the Law of Attraction is Garbage: ua-cam.com/video/-eQYJf0gcDQ/v-deo.html
Breaking down many verses misused by the New Age with Pastor Mike Winger: ua-cam.com/video/d3NVJU82du8/v-deo.html
If anyone has any questions about why Bethel is *definitely* an issue: ua-cam.com/video/uG2GueeiBmE/v-deo.html
What is Progressive Christianity and why is it Dangerous? With Alisa Childers: ua-cam.com/video/L6nvlHkLYUc/v-deo.html
What is the Gospel? Who is the REAL Jesus?: ua-cam.com/video/YkxEdB_3QLM/v-deo.html
(Not mine but still good): Law of Attraction Debunked by Steven Bancarz: ua-cam.com/video/86IQa-ra3Uk/v-deo.html
What is the Word of Faith Movement? With Cultish and Steven B: ua-cam.com/video/rVixv-lg9Gc/v-deo.html
Doreen and I talking with Holly Pivec about this: ua-cam.com/video/CIbAa3mcAto/v-deo.html
Follow up part 2 video to this one: ua-cam.com/video/Jtg4q84vBD4/v-deo.html
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@@_KrisB Thank you! I thought I had.... last time I try pinning a comment on my Android lol
I understood the video to be that. The presentation and purpose was clear.
Excellent video!
I find that most people don't know their Bible thus are easily swayed.
The law if sow & reap is awesome but many say that its Karma.
Mark 11: 24 NIV Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received, and it will be yours.
Not knowing the Bible is exactly how people get drawn into cults. Good message.
yes!
I agree, that's how they get deceived.
@Maximus Magnus Nobody asked
@Maximus Magnus everything was written by man, and you believe all these 'historical' books without a second thought 🥴
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when we read the Bible we should ask for the Holy Spirit to give us understanding
Mark 11:23
"Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him." What does that mean
@@moihmoih2867 always keep this in your mind while reading any verse is stick it to the context of a chapter or a book of the bible. In other words, cherry picking verses is never a good idea unless its stands on its own(rarely though). That said about the verse you qouted, you'd have to read ealier in the same chapter about what Jesus did to the fig tree that didn't bear fruit as it was in season. He cursed it as it unable to bear fruit, (there are much deeper context/meaning around this fig tree which I will not cover now). Meanwhile later Jesus and his disciples came pass by this same tree, Peter recognized this fig tree that is now withered as Jesus had cursed it. Jesus then point out the importance of having a faith in God, a legitimate faith, that everything is possible with God that is impossible (like mountain to disappear into sea) for ourselves. Because if you TRULY believe in God (not even with littlest of doubt), whatever you ask of Him, things will be done (anything that is impossible for us). This is in contrast to when a group of people who still have doubts in Jesus, asked Jesus to show miracles to them again after Jesus had feed 5000 people with only 5 loaves of bread and pair of fish. If you have legitimate faith in God, you can truly move the mountains (the impossible) because God makes it possible. I hope these makes it clear and understandable for you? May God bless you in abundance!
Good stuff
@@moihmoih2867 Jesus relates faith to the size of a mustard grain, he also suggests to have faith like a child. this verse is suggesting truth. one can change the world simply by faith, problem is when one is an emotional thinking normal person this becomes far more difficult than usually attained. prophets in scripture as well as Paul (i think) speak on changing the weather based on their prayer life. most important is to take "line upon line, percept upon precept (which suggest reading and understanding how all the verses work together as the Bible.
True.
Satan mixes lies with truth. The Holy Spirit gives us proper discernment.
Amen!
@@mistiroberts1576 There is discernment of doctrine and discernment of spirits dear. The people of Berea were more noble than those of Thessalonica, because they went back to search the scriptures to check if they were true. That is the way to discern and test true doctrine.
Another form though, is when spirits are involved, imagine someone is trying to dupe you on the spot, or there is some spiritual manipulation going on around you, it is the Holy Spirit inside you that will bear witness with your own spirit that what is going on is not true. This is what happened when Apostle Paul was able to know that Bar Jesus was influencing the ruler of the city away from not believing the gospel. Right on the spot. It was discernment by the Holy Spirit, he didn't have to read any bible scripture there (lol, I mean of course that would be like hypocrisy) --- Acts 13:4-12
Oy vey.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Free will gives you proper discernment. Thinking for yourself gives you discernment. Satan is a lie made up to keep you under control from our Christian-based governments.
Yes but it doesn't mean you should hate your enemies.
Convicted to study my Bible after this video.😭 It can be so easy to fall into these teachings when you're not rooted in the right foundation.
I am too Mahle.
The only thing worse than someone not being saved... is someone who thinks they're saved and they're not.
It says something in the Bible like that. I can’t quite remember which verse but it says (paraphrasing) “it is much worse for someone who knows the truth and turns from it than someone who doesn’t know the truth.”
I’m telling you
This is my biggest concern as a co pastor in a church. Many person I doubt their salvation. So lazy to worship, no feeling of rush to spread the gospel. Their attitudes are very painful to watch.
and the only thing worse than that are people battling between a concept of new age vs Christianity when those same people are ignorant of the origins of either
VERY SCARY...we definitely have to dig deeper...
I'm a 73 year old former local church pastor.
Now, without a wooden pulpit I'm attempting to preach/teach, like you, through the virtual pulpit of the internet. You, young lady, are an excellent example of what a well-studied Christian man or woman with a teaching gift can contribute to the cause of our King. Be blessed for bringing who you are and what you have to benefit the lives of the rest of us--that's love. May your videos touch the live of multitudes.
David Grubbs Thank you pastor for encouraging Melissa and all of us with your kind and thoughtful words. God bless you, please let us know when you start your channel.
Thank you Pastor David Grubbs. I completely agree with you concerning our sister. She is a competent teacher of the word. May many be transformed by the hearing of the Word she teaches.
Amen, beautifully spoken. God bless you.
@Charles Pieters That's why judgement begins in the church.
David Grubbs is
A few years ago, I started using an audio Bible. I find this much easier than reading. So, I would turn it on while I was cleaning or folding laundry or getting ready for work. I decided to go from Genesis all the way through. I have been a Christian for 48 years. I WAS SHOCKED AT MANY OF THE STORIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. So much of what is in the Bible is never preached in the pulpit. There were people I had never heard of (Ehud, for one.) There were concepts I had never considered. There was a rawness and frankness about the world and life that I never understood. I felt like a veil was lifted and for the first time life seemed easier to understand. For example, why do we feel like God doesn’t care for us when something bad happens? Thru every part of the Bible tragic things happen to people God obviously loves. (Example: Naomi and Ruth, and almost all Jesus’ disciples.) Without hearing every page of the Bible for myself, I would never have come to understand God the way I do now, and I would have never come to know true peace. I highly recommend - if you are not a reader - you use an audio version of the Bible. I’ve probably been through the entire Bible twenty times now and every time I learn something new.
Beautiful testimony! We learn the most when we intentionally read/listen to the Bible for ourselves!
Hallelujah! That's awesome and encouraging.
Awesome!
Now go back and study it in Hebrew.
Lots of Torah Hebrew apps.
Your mind will be blown away with what Adonai will teach you through the Ruach haKodesh, Holy Spirit.
You will learn about Elohim, Yeshua, Jesus, in a whole knew paradigm.
Adonai will reveal himself. Listen for the Ruach's still small voice.
Shalom 😊
I as well prefer HEARING the word.
Recommend the book of Jasher. Listed in the Holy bible as well. Just Google Jasher scriptures in the bible. It's purposely not taught.
Man, you were seriously missing out. Ehud is the bomb! Lefty power! 🙂
“Jesus is not the only way to God”
That’s a weird belief, because Jesus literally says He’s the only way to God.
The funniest thing is that some proponents of this lie call themselves Christians. How can you call Jesus a liar and still choose to be His disciple? Ridiculous!
well, .. for one thing, ... He did at least a few times refer to himself as 'the door', ... 👍
Exactly🕊
Anything that contradicts what scripture says is incorrect. 1 John 4:1-3(NIV), "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but TEST the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
Rings the same as the Bible is the Word of God because the Bible says it is the Word of God.
i remember swimming in new age and The Gospel revealed to me i was actually drowning in lies. i legit can never go back to new age after turning to Jesus. praise God.
Yep, God is so good. I was involved in witchcraft and New Age beliefs, and had absolutely no idea how decieved I was!
Same with me i was getting into new age but man yeshua kept telling me no its not right
Praise the Lord !
Thank God that you’ve found the gospel 🙏 hope you keep going with God trust not the world
Seems a lot of people are getting deceived by false beliefs 😰 I’m almost glad that we can’t go to church cause of COVID
I pray my Mom learns this soon. She’s being visited by entities that she believes are Angels who say she will become a great healer and even says she’s now talking directly with Jesus. I’m so concerned for her. She’s never been the same since my brother passed from brain cancer. Please pray for my beautiful mother✝️💜
I'm praying that those demonic spirits will leave your mother alone! I am also praying that God will heal you mothers heart and give her clear understanding in Jesus' name! Amen!!
If the visitation is the holy spirit All will be ok. There are seraphim and cherubim. They do interact with us through Jesus name. Tell your mom to use the name of Jesus and she will come to understand the truth. The holyspirit of the New. T. is an awesome thing but we cannot control it. If you mom thingsshe has some kind of control over Jesus and the spirit rather than being a participant things will go awry. Move with love. Teach her the New T. In Jesus name. Amen.
Are you sure it’s not just psychological trauma caused by a recent death in the family? Maybe she’s had some sort of psychotic break needs to see a doctor….
My mom is a Christian but she seeks medium sometimes and she usually believe her dreams, and she thought its from God giving her visions and dreams. I told her its not from God. But then, she gets angry . She has understanding problem ! I should be praying for her. And my family.
@@pskima4274 you mom should test the spirit that sends the dream/vision. I have dreams/visions, I test them. I know they are from the Lord.
"We shouldn't allow such harmful teachings in the church just to keep the peace. People's souls are on the line." Wholeheartedly agree.
Deep truth
No we need to show there is absolute truth where this world says we only have opinions and to say my opinion is wrong is bad. But as Christians we have to say only Gods word is correct. An absolute truth. That’s all.
We are the sheep...and must be careful of Musings/ perceptions of others. We do need to regard Pleasing others with caution. Not because they are in our church, but if it is Suppprted by Scripture. I'm a mom ..not married..and am often feeling guilted for expressing realities of doing things myself. It's a time crunch..I ve had injuries from overdoing. I thus have recognized I cannot push myself to chronic exhaustion. That isnt what Jesus asks. I dont need to explain why I was not at church..believe me..my teen is not cooperative..If I dont ensure he is doing his studies..It is my responsibility..I cant Skip. I ll pray at home and worship. I do find married people dont quite understand..I dont have backup for various things not completed. Letting things go is ok but not plausible. As the bible says..orderly conduct is wisdom. I serve seniors and that is also to love them where they are. I know all kinds of new age words come out in conversations. I don't return the responses..Or I d be agreeing tacitly what they tout Is right or true. Praying as I go amidst many who are swayed to believe these things. I convey having liked magic in movies..ie Disney..but dont put stock in any new age information. Believing "your" wishes will happen as you want..Isnt correct. If It is where and when God wants you to be..it will be confirmed..others will get a message of it being sound ( of the Holy Spirit/God). Feeling doubt sometimes occurs..many people in my church have limited English..so in groups..we cant get detailed about doctrine ( some concern they cant explain Why scriptures stand..or the cross referencing is not really done or understood). That's where vagueness can allow confusion about What's correct. I know it's a hindrance..I need to have the best details..as I encounter all kinds of people in my walk. I wont use Familiar words of Oneness or Loving everyone..As they can be misconstrued by persons. Pray God gives me the right words. My pastor says ask questions..he isnt the authority..isnt claiming He has the final word. Humility with questions is good to see/ know. Thanks for Scrutinizing with Humility and Right minded , Lord lead observations.
@LaVerdadEsMuyCatólica The Catholic church adheres to teachings that are based on their own created traditions that are in opposition to the Bible. The Bible does NOT teach that Mary is a perpetual virgin, or the result of a virgin birth, or the queen of heaven, she required salvation just like all of us. Jesus was the ONLY virgin birth mentioned in the Bible, and the ONLY human that was born without "original sin" mentioned in the Bible. There is no mention of purgatory in the Bible, either. There is no praying someone out of torment and into Heaven mentioned, either. Praying to the saints? That is praying to the dead, a.k.a. necromancy. God is NOT dead, HE is the ONLY one that we should be praying to, just as the Bible says from beginning to end! Confession should be made directly to God the Father in prayer, not to another man. NO MAN can absolve another of sin, only the shed blood of Jesus has the power to cleanse us of sin. We cannot decide for our children whether or not they will accept Christ as Savior, a decision we ALL must make for ourselves, which is why infant baptism cannot be found in the Scriptures. There is so much more, but this enough to show anyone who has actually read the Bible that Catholicism places as much if not more value on their own traditions than on God's Word, the Bible. I hope you accept this challenge to take what you believe and everything you hear or read and compare it to the Bible for yourself, so that there is no place given for deception from ANYONE! And, just so you know, Jesus did not come to establish an organization, that already existed. He came to die, to shed His precious blood as payment for our sin, so that we could spend eternity with Him! He came to have to have a personal relationship with each one of us forever, THAT is what He came to establish. He wants YOU to be His temple - His dwelling place!
I remember back in 2017 when I was actively involved in New Age Spirituality, ancient astronauts, and all of that, falling for "teachers" giving "biblical references" and making "links" between these new beliefs and what Jesus said. It was a huge struggle breaking away from all of this stuff even last year as I started walking with Jesus. We really need to read and study more. Question everything!! I remember being deceived last year by a presence telling me God wasn't how He's portrayed in The Bible and all I had to do was know Him mystically. Now that I look back on that, I realize I still had some doors open and I'm glad Jesus is shutting them gradually. Thank You Lord!!
All glory to The Most High!!
1:10 1. The law of attraction
4:37 2. Oneness
8:10 3. Religious pluralism
10:49 4. Universalism
13:16 5. Mysticism
Thank you.
How about humanism from psychologist, life coaches and life spiritual coaches who mix psychology? Psychologist have their own philosophy and not of God.
Omg thank you so much for this, I didn’t have time to watch the whole thing and was looking for this comment... Bless you
You’ve played your roll faithfully. Praise God for time stamp guys🤗🥰😂
Yup!!! God has given you such amazing discernment!
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
And no one can come to Jesus except The Father draw him.
@@emunahshalomselah5124 explain this ?
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me."
@@aaliyahm1697 -
Joh 6:65 KJV And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
Joh 10:27 KJV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Joh 10:28 KJV And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Joh 10:29 KJV My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Joh 10:30 KJV I and my Father are one.
Joh 17:24 KJV Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
The worst: "Don't worry about your sin.
God understands".😱
The worst lie in the church.
Where have u seen that in the bible?
Ephesians 2. We're saved by grace alone through faith alone, not by our own righteousness, which is filthy rags. Anyone who says we have no sin is a liar and deceives ourselves. Now, I understand the negative sentiment above entirely and I've always shared it, too, but the fact is our works-righteousness and our pride in our avoidance of sin are sins themselves and just as deadly of sins as sexual immorality. We need to grow some humility and realize we need grace as much as they do, learn what grace truly is, and fully embrace it if we ever want to see Heaven ourselves.
@@andreagraham6185 but only if you ask god
It’s just a constant everyday, isn’t it? Listening to the Holy Spirit, walking with him, being trained in his holiness. We need to participate. Or...do it the hard way. God loves his children so he’ll get the paddle out.
It’s easy to fall into . Self justification
I stepped away from Christianity for many years due to the lose of my Mother when I was a teen. I researched many belief systems. While on this journey I have many times where I was protected and cared for by God. In the last year or so I have returned, and even listened to the Bible completely. It explains so much, even on the Supernatural side. God will provide as he wills it. It's just sad that people will say they have Jesus in their heart while doing magic. The Bible says it through out, we are not to dabble in such things. Even in the new testament he speaks of sorcery. We are also challenged to not just be be saved by the blood. That we are to take up our cross and follow Jesus. I'm still working towards this myself and it's not easy.
People who worship "the Universe" don't understand that they are worshipping the created rather than the Creator. Worshipping the created is by definition idolatry, and no different than worshipping a rock, something that most people wouldn't do. The universe is just a bigger rock.
U look like a medium but wow... The truth in what you'd said, I'll forever be grateful for it😭. I never viewed it in that way
Nonetheless the universe is still bigger and more intelligent than us. But yes igu and i agree, the creator is more powerful (If you choose to see it from a Christian perspective.
maxwell black Tending the earth and learning is representative of ‘works.’ Our primary purpose is to worship God and make disciples of all nations. Secondary to that, would be good works as a result of our faith.
Rock lol Islam
Take care of the earth but not worship it.
"Jesus taught oneness and unity!!!"
Jesus: "I have not come to bring peace but a sword. To divide."
But yet we are all one body.....soooo
John 17:21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me
Kerem that’s a really good point!
Swallow your pride and take your correction from a brother. Jesus ment unity with the church not unity with the world
@Kerem Exactly, he wants our unity to be in Him alone, nothing else because he is the only source of goodness
something my pastor said that really hit me is “for the world, this life is the best it’s gonna get, but for believers, this is the worst we have to endure.” the reminder that this life, although full of hardships, is fleeting (and yet so full of blessings and joy and fulfillment in Christ) is so encouraging to me. and it’s the worst we’ll have to deal with! it only gets infinitely more rewarding from here! my heart breaks for all of the people who are relying on themselves to live this life to the fullest when it will never give them lasting satisfaction or joy & when they’re broken nature is bound to fail them. praying for our world and for eyes to be opened to the joy and blessings that only God brings.
Jaiden Sprout 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is speaking so much volume!! Believing in Christ really aids us through these trials, so that we wart off all the cruelties so that we overcome the world. Your pastor is awesome girll!!
That’s good!
Jaiden, I really needed your comment tonight! Thank you for opening my eyes! You are lovely 😍💕❤ Grace
EXCELLENT!! Thank you for passing on your Pastor's wise words & than you for praying for those who are not saved.
As someone who is raised to be atheist and was taught Christians were judgmental it was very important to me to not be judgmental of other Christians or anybody no matter what. I thought your cake box instructions was an awesome( and kind of sad that it has to be taken to that level) way to get people to notice the Bible is our instruction book for life.❤️
Jesus said" My sheep know my voice, and a stranger they will not follow". His voice is His Word.
More New Age here. You were just exposed in the video.
Yes
@@SerenityNow22 that link proves Adam’s point.
exactly. His Word = The Bible. it's the ONLY thing we need to listen to when trying to hear from God.
As a former Freemason, I will tell you, be wise in the spirit. Walk only in the spirit of truth, that which no lie comes from. I say this, because I moved away from freemasonry for a reason. They are all my brothers, but I pray that they may come to the truth given to us to set us free. But I will say, a former Freemason put his hands on the Bible and rewrote it. He reinterpreted, why, only the most high knows. You are told, call on to me, and I will show all things hidden that you can’t see, and do not know. Be sure that you are delivered completely of all, before speaking to others. And if you are wondering, king James was the one of the ones whom rewrote or reinterpreted. That’s why it say, cursed be the man that add or change my truth. We are warned, walk only in the spirit of the most high. Even Christ spoke of this, He came to deliver us of all lies. Just like someone teaching you to do better in a subject, the most high teaches you in the subject of life. How to walk, speak, etc. but you have a free will, and even Freemasons understood that. My people perish because they lack knowledge. Only the most high gives you the divine truth and knowledge in Him. And We are thankful for the gift of the most high, to bring us to be one with the most high. We aren’t Gods, we hold on to the most high. And the most high walks hand in hand with us. Test these things, and look at the tree, careful with the fruits of these trees.
It was no Joke when the bible says many will be lead away...MANY
And those that lead them away will answer for it!! I have learned so much in the last 10 years and I continue to learn.
Gen z is feeding into witchcraft and new age. Scary….
But It also proves that people are searching for something to fill the spiritual void inside of them, that atheism widens and doesn’t fill. That’s why these witchcraft, divination and new age stuff is all getting more popular. It’s crazy
@@orangeblossom9279 Because the Occult (anything "new age") is basically the same as prosperity preachers. They tell you what you want to hear. That your life will be better just thinking about a better life. They want spiritual stuff in their life but they flock to the wrong kind. The kind that tells them they will get everything they want.
I believe my parents and some of my mother's siblings are in a cult. Please pray for them, it has caused a huge rift in the family and they are going down such dark paths like substance abuse and infidelity. I'm really scared for their well-being.
Melissa, people like you are so refreshing in that you don't try to sugarcoat anything. The world today is so full of deception, I'm so thankful for everyone who is sticking to the truth and ONLY the truth!
Hosea 4: 6 (KJV) "My people perish from a lack of knowledge." Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." Excellent presentation, well done, you've nailed it. Thank you.
We are all God's creation, we are not all God's children.
Girl say it again and gimme knuckles 👊🏾I just the other day told a friend this and he couldn’t receive it
Truth...Amen...God bless you brethren
Absolutely, we are either a child of God , or a child of Satan . I just said the same thing myself earlier .
Absolutely...
If we are all God' creation then all are His children.
Some are faithful children while others are rebellious children, as the prodigal son story shows us.
In the 1970's, I was a part of the New Age movement. I produced and hosted the only "New Age" radio show on the east coast. I know this stuff backward and forward. This is not a doctrine of God. It is a doctrine of Man, being misled by Satan. It is a lust for becoming a powerful person, and one who does not need a god other than oneself. It is a narcissistic view of the world that is designed to make people feel good "now," and to not care about their future, in eternity. It only took me a few years of exposure to these ideas to recognize what is actually going on in this so-called, "New Age." It is me, me, me, in charge of me, rather than redemption through God's Grace. Your best life CANNOT happen now, because this is a sin cursed world, and Jesus is coming to set it right, because only He can do it. Not you. Not me. Not personal power. Not oness. There is a special punishment for those who willingly mislead others. Many, many names we know today will be receiving that punishment
Saddleback church seems to be like this. I was just joking with someone about how I saw a sign that basically said if you follow Jesus you’ll be married and have kids. The person looked at me and said, “and then you wake up one morning and you’re married and have kids” which was the most funny thing I’ve ever heard especially how he said it like it was a genie that granted a wish you didn’t even want. 😂🤣
Thank you for your story and confirmation of the new age. Very helpful!
This is true
I like ur honesty. Like really like it. This world is messed up ‼️‼️‼️🤮
Amen
Outstanding!!! As a 62 year old pastor of 32 years you have well expressed what I have been saying for years! I am sending a link to this video to my staff and deacons. Thank you!
This is so great! That you've recognized it as a Pastor, it's so heartbreaking how many are being led astray by pastors who do not care or even worse usher the new age in. God bless you!
God bless you, the leaders and your church!
Thank you and God bless
@@anjilenagrace9868 we can be led astray by them because 90 percent of pastors aren't saved. They go through the motions and are the Hirelings Jesus warned of.
We SO need more Pastors like you. Don't get discouraged or "weary in doing good". I can only imagine how many lives you have affected by holding to the truth of the Bible throughout the years! LL 🙋🏻♀️✝🇨🇦❤
Another word for what you described here: “prosperity gospel”. It’s the religion of Baal. Baal was the god of winds that made the ships sail, ergo the god of prosperity. Ahab, Jezebel, and the priests of Baal were way into this prosperity gospel. The prophet Elijah? Not so much.
Baal and his female counterpart Asherah were the deities of fertility, which is definitely a type of prosperity. Maybe that's why Jezebel was so furious when Elijah killed her prophets. She valued them because they told her what she wanted to hear.
Nice to you here Ramsey
Thanks for this insight. I'm trying to memorize the book of Jude and I ran into this verse saying 'they have plunged into Balaam's error for profit'. This makes much more sense now.
I was deep in the new age I started experiencing demons and was lead to the scripture that I was worshipping Baal I was so shocked I thought I was doing the right thing the new age led me to become sick and having daily attacks by demons.
@@shardeharris9535 Jeez, I know how you feel. And I am sorry about that I am glad you got better.
We are all His Creation. But we are not all His “children.”
I have to gently shiw folks this information in Galatians, John chapter 3 and 17
I see this sign outside methodist churches: "we are all God's chlldren" :(
@@reginaford8575 agreed. Also John 1 (to as many as received Him and believed in Him).
Amen
for whom the Lord loves He chastens...if you live a life rampant with sin and receive no rebuke from the Holy Spirit then your are not of the Father's family
Jesus is the way truth and The Life!.
And no one comes to the Father except through Him!❣️
amen!
John 14:6 amen 🙏🏽🧎🏾♀️
AMEN!
Well said. Apostles can also help reveal the light and being born again
Law of Attraction tell people God serves us. Jesus teaches us to serve Him and others, not ourselves. This sounds like two different faiths.
Ronni Domenech what power does humanity possess? Whaattt
Daphmine Faustin compared to a being of infinite power basically none. But we do have free will and a moral code as well as weapons.
But according to Christianity & the Bible, can't we just decree & declare things according to His Word cuz we have the same power as Jesus & by saying & decreeing what Jesus promised, we will have it. We'll draw it to ourselves. We don't claim cancer, we decree & declare we're healed. Any insights into that teaching?
Location, Location, Location
There is a way that seems right but the end of that Road Is ____________.
As an x catholic married to an ex Seventh Day Adventists, we appreciate and APPROVE THIS MESSAGE! Thank you!
Yes! Thank you! So good, my wife was Adventist for 26 years. Recently totally renounced it. Amen
Please if it’s no stress, can I know Why she left the Adventist church? Because I too I’m conflicted about leaving
@@viennabrown791 check out a video done by Allen parr and Mike winger addressing different cults ua-cam.com/video/M5T2nV77WR0/v-deo.html
They divided the video and listed the time stamps so you can easily find the part about the SDA
I have said SDA are a cult, would you agree?
@@juliabrooks6556 nope
I used to be a pagan mystic who called myself a Christian. I actually held to basically all of these beliefs. Thank God Jesus showed me how wrong I was. And thank you sister for making this video.
So glad you're in the Fam!
*I love your message, I'm glad I'm out of New Age* . Praise be to God. Thank you Jesus. I don't mind being NARROW MINDED because Jesus is the only way, the narrow gate. ✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏
Same! me 2! AMEN 💜
The devil is so subtle in mixing truth with error in order to deceive us.
If he wasn't subtle, we'd run away. Genesis does say the serpent was most subtle of all the beasts
I agree sometimes I just get a feeling that something isn't right but you can't put your finger on it.
Vision boards have now been introduced to my church. It was the Pastor's wife who did this. She teaches the college/young adult bible study class, and they are doing a vision board. I'm not in that class. She was telling me about it before church one Sunday. I asked her, "Isn't that a new age practice?". She just looked at me and continued talking about how wonderful it is. The Pastor had her announce to the church what they are doing. Looks like it won't be long before the other study groups will be encouraged to use vision boards too. I'm really bugged by this, and am now praying about what God wants me to do. Yes, this stuff is creeping into churches and no church is immune.
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN.
ONE Way!
Amen!
Yes Sir Yes Sir!
Heaven very very very likely is not real :)
Amen!!!
I don't want to manifest, or attract, or whatever. I just want what my Lord wants for me. I only want what comes from His Hand. It's hard to find Christians who haven't been conned by this garbage to one degree or another.
What people need is the correct understanding of The Universal laws that govern our planet. Who do you think Created The Laws in the frist place ,God The Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Read Genesis chapter 8 , verse 22.
Why would you not want to manifest ? I would like to manifest the fruits of the Holy Spirit
She mentions "theological scale" yet that is the elephant in the room.
A lot of Christians don't have a clear written defenition of their theology or doctrines. Many just pick and choose the interpretation of the scriptures to their liking.
I cannot reach my little sister...she says I scare people with Jesus. She manifests a lot of things and says it shows people the power of God. That I should just look for the good.
Amen. I only want what is aligned to the will of my Father - His good,acceptable and perfect will for my life.
Sadly, the way I got sucked into New Age was 1) a teacher in my CATHOLIC high school who befriended my sister and taught her all about this stuff, 2) through my own Catholic church where a 'reiki master' was permitted to use the church conference room as her personal reiki practice studio. Then began a long detour through shamanistic teachings, psychedelics, hippy festivals, etc. Eventually I got sick and tired of being so conflicted by my own beliefs. One day I sat down and prayed. I chose to just shut out all these "spiritual" ideas and allow God's Word to say what it says, with fresh eyes. The very next day when I woke up, I felt completely changed in a way I can't describe. That was about 5 years ago. Haven't battled my lifetime anxiety and depression ever since. More in love with Jesus every day.
The catholic religion is based on spiritualism and idol worship. They lead prayers to the queen of heaven. Not suprising they allow other new age ideas to be taught in thier facilities.
@@Th3Pr0digalS0n not to mention that the chief proponent of the ecumenism has been the Pope/Catholic church if I am not mistaken... I was thinking Catholic church through most of these explanations yikes
@@Th3Pr0digalS0n who's the queen of heaven?
I’m sorry you experienced that. I can assure you that true Catholic teaching rejects Reiki and all new age beliefs and practices.
@@error60091 It is obvious you don't understand the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Praying for discernment for all Christians. We should encourage each other to read Scripture
I was driving and listening to "Christian " radio station, they were talking about personalities and the hostess said well I'm a Taurus ..😲 couldn't believe it ...turned the radio off...
I hate that stuff
@@pedinurse1 me too man, whenever I hear stuff like that I shut off my ears lol
What!! Please tell me what station this was?!.
idek why this has become a thing. People really out here using it to justify their actions
Wow thats crazy
"All paths lead to God"
That is a bunch of crock!
The bible says there is only ONE way to God! JESUS!!!!
Yes of course the Bible points to god and god points to the Bible lol this book is true because the book says it’s true. Why are Christians so prone to fallacious thinking 🤔
@@issacmartinez5207 the Bible is true because there are experiences and historical evidence along side it.Christianity is not blind faith.
So if someone believes in God a different way is going to hell? Hmm I don’t think god is going to condemn people who don’t worship Jesus. God listens to our hearts only God knows the truth. We will never know. We just have to follow what our soul tells us because that never lies.
@Johizzle The thing is, we do know, as it is revealed to us in the Word of God.
John 3:16-21 KJV "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God." (Other scriptures that show Jesus's Authority as the Son of God: Matthew 11:27, Matthew 28:18, John 3:31-36, John 14, Philippians 2:1-11.)
The Bible is very clear on the truth that there is only one God. The teachings that Jesus gave in the gospels are very important for us to comprehend and uphold since He proved that He was God through His resurrection on the third day after His death, just as He had predicted (see 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Corinthians 15:12-23.) This is why Jesus is revered as God, because He has proven that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! (John 14:6 KJV "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.")
While it is true that God looks at the heart (see 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 21:2,) our hearts became inherently wicked from the consequence of our sins, which are the transgressions of God's Law (see Romans 3:9-24.) That is why through the belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, we are able to receive a new heart and new Spirit (see Ezekiel 36:26,) and ultimately the gift of salvation by grace though faith (see Ephesians 2:8-9.) Through Christ, we are able to be born again (see 2 Corinthians 5:17.)
Jeremiah 17:9-10 KJV "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."
Mark 7:21-23 KJV " For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man."
To sum it all up, what separates us from God is our sin. We have all fallen short from the glory of God because of it, and without the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who died for us, we would all perish and be destined for hellfire. How amazing God's love is that He sent His Son to die for us! How merciful! For one to be saved, one must believe in Christ and repent from their sins. God is forgiving (see 1 John 1:9.)
The key to salvation:
Romans 10:9-10 KJV "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Acts 2:36-38 KJV "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Hopefully this will lead you closer to Him. May God bless you. ❤️
Do not deny God base on your experience. I will add no more.
Holy cannoli God has been taking the veil off of my eyes the past two days. I was all about the universe and new age practices. I feel so dumb that I couldn’t see I was rejecting God the whole time.
Duuuuuuuuude!!! Like for me I got to a point of wondering why can I not feel or hear God's voice in my life, til it hit me that I been dabbling with things that are drawing me away from Him. I couldn't even recall when was the last time I read the Bible😭... when I was hit by the realisation I was just like "OMG! What have I done!?"... I repented immediately!...
We should let God speak for Himself and the only way to do so is to read the Word.
Shuu
He will do it!! He snapped me out of it so quickly I almost had whiplash!
This is amazing Hannah! Definitely, this Melissa has some insightful teaching. One thing I discovered early in my faith was RC Sproul and the Holiness of God. His entire series on this is at ligonier.org/learn/series/holiness_of_god. It is absolutely amazing. Though this teaching aligns with the bible & Church history, it is not taught today in the Church. I had to wrestle with some resentment on why this was being withheld & not being taught from the pulpit. Please check it out (RC has other great teachings as well). Blessings to you and your new journey of faith!
You and me both sis!
Hi Hannah, don't feel dumb. You were just spiritually blinded and now you have eyes to see and ears to hear. Be blessed. I'm happy you came to the saving knowledge of the Lord.
When I was a child the most popular verse quoted was John 3:16 which shows what God did through Jesus for us - making us thankful.
Over the past few decades I've almost never heard it quoted - whilst I've heard Jeremiah 29:11 quoted many times - about how God has plans for you to prosper in this world (i.e. God will make your life 'good').
I also find it sad that I did a church leaflet drop around a local town. I counted around 15 Buddha status and only one of Christ. People love half baked musings of the divine - as long as they don't have to change their lives.
There should never be statues (idols) of Jesus. The LORD strictly forbids that.
Heathens are the people who have to make idols (including Roman Catholics).
New age led me back to Christ. I remembered scripture from my childhood and everything I was learning in the the new age was like "wait a min...'
God can use grasshoppers and lions, but neither of those we should get cling to.
A scripture that opened my eyes to new age deception was the verse 2 Corinthians 11:14 tells us that the “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light,” when I realized how fake new age was it was always trying to tell me things I wanted to hear like laws of attraction and that’s when I felt like God opened my eyes that it was a deception and from that moment I decided I only had to trust God and his word and as I got closer to God his word opened my eyes to many things his word remains to you because it’s that strong
I pray this for my son...he was raised in church, and now involved in new age 🙏
I did this, and maybe it can help some people 😊
1. When a teaching come to me, from whoever it is (pastor, friend, etc) I always ask "Whats the bible verse that wrote about that?".
2. If he show me some specific verse, then i will check its context, all the verse before it, and after it.
Because I have this "back to the bible" mindset 😅.
I've heard many pastor's preach, its sounds more like a motivational speech than a Word of God 😅
And sometimes, they take only 1 verse, and bring it out of that verse context, just to justify their preaching 😐
So if u want to check their teaching, just read that "Love letter" that Jesus left for u 😄
WOW. Thanks for this!
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Jesus is and was counter culture . He never went with the crowd .
A simple POWERFUL truth. "Go in the narrow gate" Jesus is the ultimate contrarion , "FOR GOD"S way is NOT OUR WAYS" .Usually the truth one is to telling epitomized the Gospel, the more he is hated because man has no real role as it is GIFTED to us, which for many is an affront to their narcissism .
That’s because he is the Heavenly Father in the flesh. Your Dad would not come hang out with your buddy’s if they were leading you into a circumstance that would be a tragedy for your long term health and well being. Jesus is counter culture because this world is but a wink of an eye. He came to save all.
Amen to that. A lot of Christians are calling themselves progressive because they're following what culture deems to be right. When did the bible and what God says evolve because of what the world says? It never happened and will never happen.
He was never real either tho so...😑
@@issacmartinez5207 Are you saying you don’t believe in God?
IF you got the Holy Spirit you will know... It's seems to be everywhere and when saved witches come out and say they can't find a decent church that doesn't practice new age, we are in trouble....
This is on point! JESUS warned us: "Take care that ye not be deceived!"
9 months ago I sopped following "devotional guides" and just started reading whole books of the Bible at a pretty quick pace... you know... actually reading the books LIKE BOOKS. I actually ENJOY reading my Bible now... AND it makes sense.
That is awesome! The more you read it, the more you will understand it as a unified singular work with a single Author despite the 40+ men who wrote it over 1600 years. Absolute evidence of the existence of that Author (Heb. 11:1).
Happy reading!
So happy for you
many churches promotes the church's devotional than God's word. I was guilty of this, until I saw the emptiness in the way devotionals make me feel compared to the Joy and Assurance of Life given by our Lord and Savior Jesus The Christ
You're doing the right thing. I'm not trying to take jabs at any denomination but 'devotional' is how the Jehovah witness and Catholicsm came to be. And why so many others are lost.
False religion is so much like the real thing ..... 'A clock that is 5 minutes off is so much more dangerous than a clock that is 5 hours off--- for a clock that it 5 hours off you laugh and ask someone what time it is; for a clock that is 5 minutes off, you miss your airplane ....' ---- Pastor Adrian Rogers ----
I miss Adrian Rogers - he was an amazing teacher. Thanks to the internet we can still listen to his sermons.
WOW!!! 😮😰 i like that. True and scary
That depends on so many more factors. 5 min off but you are at the gate to check in is fine, 5 hours off but you are a 6 hours drive from the airport is not fine. Situations are way more dynamic and complex than just flat! If you don’t pay attention the ‘orthodoxie’ in christianity can be way too flat and miss all the complexities by not reading in context and time and highlighting short texts over other texts and whole contexts!
Making the Bible and Jesus this black and white fits the orthodox stream which by highlighting certain texts over other texts or without contexts make a person like Jesus look Very one dimensional. I think exactly the reason why this church and especially the orthodox stream has so many difficulties in dealing with people that Jesus just visited and loved. Thieves, prostitutes, wrongdoers and he despised those who were so bring without any heart to God but seemingly doing the right thing ‘exactly following scriptures’ (but were they With all their literate purity). As long as what you would think is ‘the real church’, your orthodox stream can’t be what it should be if they would really walk in Jesus footsteps, how can Hu expect people (non believers and ‘new age christians’) to ever be so black and white about certain parts of the texts like ‘Jesus is the only way’ etc. Just by telling them? Saying it’s black and white? Whiteout BEING all the other things Jesus was? It’s exactly like the religious of his time, the ones he despised!
While I get what he is saying... I purposefully set my clocks 5-15 minutes ahead so that way I always end up to my location early lol
I have had a couple of profound supernatural experiences. They all pointed me straight back to the bible. Nothing mysterious, I just happened to be more foolish than most. :) But pursing the supernatural for an experience is dangerous. We forget that we all have a spirit. Every time we die to ourselves and pick up our cross, we are having a "supernatural" experience. Everything else tends towards idolatry. When we get hyperfocused on angels, spirits and the like, we are forgetting what God has called us to do, to love God and to love one another.
Great job on this Melissa! It’s so important!
Hey Mike, I've watched minimal of your content but I've seen you in passing. On American gospel 2 etc and videos from a while back. God has really blessed you mate. You appear to be a very genuine, reasonable, likeable bloke who desires sound teaching and to know Jesus. Grace and peace brother! Contend!
your vid on passion translation was great , thank you Sir
Great job on the American Gospel movie, Mike. Those 2 movies are God-breathed. Praise God for them! They've helped me out tremendously!
I'd appreciate some solid teaching on who Richard Rhor is.
I am guilty of this in my last 8 years when I needing a Savior called out to Jesus Christ knowing that he died on the cross for me was buried and resurrected on the third day and put my faith in him ..along the road through me not getting into the Bible as much as listening to others doctrines I got a lot of false doctrine mixed into my head in these eight years since I became a Christian 2020 has been a blessing for me it's been hard to see others get sick and lose their lives and that is not been a good part obviously but for me it drew me into the who Jesus Christ truly is he's in the Bible we need to get back to the Bible the word of God
True christians focus on the WILL OF GOD AND TO THE WORD OF GOD. "NEW AGE" is more of PERSONAL GAIN, MOTIVATED BY SELFISH DESIRES
What If we believed in helping people and lifting them up in general? That’s not worshipping anything but helping people, not selfish so it’s not from the devil and it’s just an Idea that came up in mind. Empathy is key
Marius Le Roy Will you lift me up by giving me scriptures to bring me to repentance of my sin? Would you correct me in Yeshua’s name, regarding of my sins, and ignore my feeling that my soul might be saved? Would you warn me of hell and the lake of fire as Yeshua has warned us all? Helping people without giving them the scripture of warning and correction is of the devil. Don’t be deceived.
Proverbs 9:10 : The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom , and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
so true, ''do what thou wilt'' is the luciferian motto
@@mariusleroy8895Help them up with the word of God. Plant that seed.
Oh it’s so important to know the Bible! Thank you so much for bringing these things up. We definitely live in a world where we’re all surrounded by these false teachings and many things all too easily creep into the church. We need to be deep in the Bible and encourage others around us to do the same.
So true! Amen sis.
@@constantinelastevangelion7956 Philadelphians ? lol 😆 I heard an other one. This is really new age teaching. How many more will come after ?Countless.
Your right and the only way to know it is to be in it.
Your discourse is on point these New Age teachings are all over the world and is becoming common in several Caribbean churches.
You are correct in encouraging all to read and study the word of God.
Put on the whole armor not part as some do.
One of the fundamental question is why has these false teachings become so common in what was considered a solid set of Christian doctrines just over 30 years ago.
Is it that the foundation of many was not built on the rock but on sand?
Keep the Godly messages coming and God bless you🙏🏾
You are so right. It is very important to onow the scriptures.
Even in some of the more fundamental churches, you get that "Oneness" vibes. I love my church, but they do tend to imply that not attending meetings can mean someone is out of fellowship with God himself. God repeatedly told his prophets and his children to spend time alone with him, never specifying how long each of us would need alone with him. Solitude in prayer is important to me, and it scares me to think that if I can't make it to church in this pandemic with 3 kids (one of whom I gave birth to during this season and has special needs that literally required the final trimester of my pregnancy to be spend on bedrest) that God considers me out of fellowship with him. No, I'm in solitude with him, I couldn't have survived this season without that solitude with my father.
no thats controlling..
Going to church doesn’t make one a believer. It comes down to a personal relationship with the Father whom Yeshua (Jesus) always pointed to.
Your personal relationship with God is important but fellowship with fellow Christians is important too.
Hebrews 10:24-25 (UKJV)
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love (o. agape) and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as all of you see the day approaching.
Love God & love your neighbours. When Saul was converted, God directed him to one of His church leaders for further guidance.
Ephesians 5:29-30 (UKJV) For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones.
We are indeed called to be one, in Christ. Satan has perverted this concept of oneness and used it to all sorts of cults, which is why we often have a negative impression when we are called to be 'one'.
Our current situation is a unique one of course, and I'm sure if you are unable to go to church, God understands. He would not forsake you. Your church should be more active in reaching out to those who cannot attend meetings in person. I hope things will change for you & your family soon, never lose hope.
Not attending church doesn't mean you're out of fellowship with God. You ARE the church and God lives in you. If God LIVES in you, he won't leave you.
1 Corinthians 3:16
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?
BUT, we must go to church with our brothers and sisters in faith because we are part of the body of Christ and we are called to practice our faith as we grow in love with one another.
Reasons why we go to church:
•To 'set apart' one day of the week for the Lord and to have one day of rest
Exodus 20:8-10
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God...
•To seek God's presence
Matthew 8:20
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
•We are the body of Christ
Romans 12:5
“So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”
•To sharpen one another
Proverbs 27:18
“Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.”
•To avoid being decieved by sin and being hardened
Hebrews 3:12-13
“Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin”
•To love one another and show the world the love of Jesus
Galatians 6:10
"So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith”
John 13:35
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have LOVE for one another.”
•To practice good works with each other
Hebrews 10:24
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.”
•To encourage one another
Hebrews 10:25
"not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but ENCOURAGING one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
•So there will be someone to help us when we stumble and fall
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
•To hear God's word and let our faith be strengthened
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
You see, the purpose of attending church is not to make our lives harder and a burden. It wasn't made to be a job. It was made so we can rest from our job and ultimately to find rest in Jesus.
Mark 2:27
Jesus said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Sometimes there are valid reasons why we can't attend church (like the Covid-19 pandemic) BUT, if we do not REGULARLY seek the Lord, we will soon forget Him and everything He promised, then we will forget who we are and why we are here.
God's will for all of us is to grow in love with Him and with one another.
Bottom line is, seek God regularly by going to church if possible and have alone time with God, pray everyday.
Thanks for reading! These thoughts just came flooding in. Keep the fire burning.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.(Romans 12:11)
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ❤️🔥
“God is all love and no wrath.” This is 100% what my old church/university community preached. I could see the new age starting to creep into my church when I was in junior high, and by college, it was full on integrated into our university chapels. Things like prayer labyrinths, self-acceptance, self-centered worship, tolerance and unity (“breaking down barriers” language), language of “mindfulness,” “meditation,” “being STILL, STILLNESS, SILENCE,” etc. all focus on the “LOVE OF GOD,” but no focus on sin/Christ’s atonement. I could go on and on. I didn’t realize these things were influenced by new age, but I just knew that it never sat right with me. At the time, I thought I wasn’t a good Christian because everyone else seemed to be so involved in the emotional performances of these new practices, but I was skeptical and hardened against them. (People would actually ask me why I wasn’t crying, or why I wasn’t participating.) But looking back, I think the Holy Spirit was in me the whole time, protecting my heart and mind from those beliefs that were not of Him.
In the Bible it says but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.Psalm 1:2 what does this mean is this the same meditation as the new age or is it different ?
That's an awful church
@@morganmorgan4009 in the hebrew the word 'meditate' literally means 'to mutter'. You can imagine someone repeating the words to themselves in order to remember their truths. It's not about oneness, being 'in tune with the universe', etc. It's about understanding and thoughtfulness about the Word of God, reflecting and introspecting on it all the time. Hope that cleared it up for you.
What's a prayer labyrinth?
I like how you said there’s a lust for the supernatural and that is so true.
Yep.
Unless they see “signs”and “wonders”right?
Antichrist will perform great miracles and make people think he’s the Christ. So churches are all starting to gravitate towards Pentecostalism.
I was in New Age and yoga for years and years!!!! I’m out of it and have repented! What you are saying is so accurate! It’s scary!! Insidious!!
Please keep up sending out videos like this!!!!! Jesus is Lord!!! Hallelujah!!!
My best friend is so obsessed with this new age, yoga crap. All I hear about is positive thinking and energies. She's even writing a book. I want to be supportive, but I feel like she's like a robot and brainwashed. Became a vegan too. It's crazy bc its such a fad now and all these "deep thinkers" believe they are unique, but they are all exactly the same. The whole thing is annoying, honestly. I'd love to reach out to her, but i don't know where to start... Or how. Bc it could possibly end the friendship. And if it doesn't, then it would be weird for a while.
Bella Jar I’m in the same situation!! I don’t know 🤷🏻♀️ what to do
@Bella Jar I just read that you cannot pray too much so your friend needs your constant prayers and support of a friend who knows Jesus but you don't have to support what she does if it goes against His will. Yeah, that is hard. Try to influence her with God's word and what your faith does for you like she shares about her energy experiences and such. ☺
TAC I agree with you prayer is so important, she should pray that they have a humble heart to listen to her! However I’m curious by what you mean by ‘what your faith does for you’ as I may have interpreted it wrong
Bella Jar I just have a question. Do you think it’s wrong to be vegan or vegetarian? Because I remember in the Bible when Daniel and his friends went on a vegetable and water diet and refused to eat the Kings food. Just curious and want to know your thoughts :)
The Holy Spirit is working through you. You work hard to be clear and organized in your presentations. Great analogies. Praise God for what He has done in your heart, mind, and will.
And that, my dear brothers and sisters, is why we need to read the bible for ourselfs. I've read it cover to cover three times, I'm reading it again and I'm half way through. Just read 5 pages a day and before you know it you're back at Revelations again.
Going to church is wonderful and all. But there's nothing like spending time reading the bible. Turn off distractions, find some quite spot. And read. And let the Holy Spirit guide you and fill you with God's wisdom and unserstanding.
If you really want something "supernatural" happening in your life, you only need pick up your bible. I have, and I've incorporated it's message in every aspect of my life, God's word truely is a lamp for my food and a light on my path.
Where can I start sir? I wan, very want to read the bible but i can achieve this purpose. Do you have a advice for me? I'm a great reader so the 5 pages is interesting moreover for just learn by myself about GOD.
Hanshandini NEKO Many Bible teachers encourage new converts to start with the gospels (the 1st 4 books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John). More often than not, they say start with the gospel of John, or even Matthew. Other people say start from the beginning, i.e., Genesis. Either way, you can’t go wrong. The Bible is the living word of God. Just pray to the Father (God) and ask Him for guidance as you go.
Hanshandini NEKO start from the beginning...
The Law of Attraction is becoming such a big problem in Christian circles. I'm amazed at how eagerly it's being embraced.
My husband and I were visiting our hometown church. I’m sitting in the choir loft and he was sitting in the congregation. The youth pastor(who is now the pastor) began teaching the Law of Attraction and our eyes grew big. We could not believe our ears. The congregation was saying “amen and praise the Lord” not knowing that a very dangerous damnable doctrine was being presented under the pretense of biblical truth. Later at dinner we informed our family that still attend that church what being taught. They said we didn’t know! It’s everywhere
I dont even now what all this attraction thing is, it makes no sense.
@Whoreally Cares honey get out of there
@@tammyrobinson6409 I hope you quit going there
Anything that creates independence from God is not of God.
This is why in my Sunday School we were taught to memorize the Bible, if you know the Bible by heart, you cannot be deceived by any wrong teaching. That's a solid foundation of learning of any kind. Thank you for clarifying these ideas for many who don't know or who may be new Christians. We were also taught to pray for spiritual understanding as we read the Bible.
Alot of atheist were forced the binle amd sunday school and thry know the bible very well so does satan.
How can they hear without a preacher how can he preach unless he’s been sent we need to be taught true doctrine by God sent and anointed leaders just memorizing can lead to wrong interpretation, not discounting studying your word
@@w.j.castellanos8879 They think they know the Bible. But the Bible is not a novel.
@@Shield60 We memorized verses, The Lord's Prayer, The Ten Commandments, The Beatitudes, and we're supposed to pray for spiritual inspiration when we read our lesson. I know my Bible so well that when I watch a preacher on TV, when he quotes the Bible, I can quote along with him or her. I was told by a friend that I should be a preacher, because he heard me quoting the Bible so much. The problem is that in my church, we don't have preachers, only readers who read the lesson sermon on Sunday. God bless you.
Great video, thank you!
I almost fell for this between 2018 and 2019. I read probably more than 12 self help books and all the while my spirit was not at peace with all that I was reading.
Instead of taing a pause and search my soul, I just tried to reconsile this with scripture forcing it to make sense until I saw the light in 2020 and especially this year 2021.
I still do not know how far I would have gotten with the New Age/Psychology/Self Help nonsense, I think my covid19 pandemic experience drew me closer to God and I strongly believe God used the pandemic in my case to pull me out of these dangerous beliefs and lies.
Then I got to learn about people like you and others with channels like yours (e.g. Mike Winger, Allan Parr etc) and I have learned a lot about stripture and the true biblical gospel this year more than the last 15 + years of being a believer.
Wooow! I was introduced to all these books around that same time… I recently just started to evaluate my attraction to those books.
Everyone wants to go to heaven, they just don't want their "heaven" to include the presence of a HOLY god.
They wants, but don’t want to endeavour.
Comment soooooo underrated!!!
And they probably will end up in a place like they are imagining. It just won't be heaven
*God
GTW you should capitalize the G in od much love
13:12 "If Jesus is not the only way, then everything he did, he dif in vain; he died for nothing!"
Thank you Jesus for you are THE ONLY WAY and you died for the sins of the world 🌎
Emet.
Amen!!!!!!
we must read the BIBLE over and over or this is what happens
You must forgive.
Study the word of God with in its context, and constantly giving up our life daily to Christ and what we got to apply the word of God and allow our genuine faith grow.
The Lord put on my heart to teach about New Age teachings in the church & this video brought new clarity. Thank you so much
Hi Melissa! This was very well articulated and put together! I've been a Pastor for 10 years and can say I learned so much from this video! Great Job! Keep fighting the good fight of faith!
Did you go to bible school?
I grew up in a Christian family and since I moved out of my parent’s house I’ve unlearned a lot of false doctrine. My mom used to always tell me that the reason things aren’t working out for me is because I don’t have a vision board or write down everything I want and pray over it so that it happens. I never got around to doing it. She used to always tell me to speak things into existence which I now know is the law of attraction. I never got around to doing that either. I’m just glad that some thing prevented me from getting really into these practices I always felt there was something off.
Actually she isn't that wrong
Because it is written in Matthew 7:7 KJV "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"
So speaking it to Existence is a Form of Asking, (Actually it depends on how you use it ) And! this might also help Psalm 8:6 KJV
"Thou madest him(you and i) to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:"
The lord said he has put all things under our feet meaning the earth and all that's in it. Through Jesus Christ we can command the air even the world to work for our Good!🤯❤
We are instructed to write our vision down. But this is referring to th God given vision that HE gives us. It is done as a means to encourage us & help us stay on th path He has given us. Know your Bible :)
@@christianekwuazi2604 , Ahhh, the Enemy is so crafty! He takes a bit of the truth and mixes it with lies so that you can't discern the difference.
Eat the apple. You won't "surely" die.
😏
Seek first the kingdom and all the other things will be given to you :) God bless you and your Mom
@@christianekwuazi2604 visions boards are divination. Sucks but Doreen virtue has a GOOD video on why
This was so perfectly put. I can't wait to share this with some of my Sisters in Christ. The Church is really struggling here. God Bless You, Melissa! Glad you made it out, Sis!
This is soooo needed. Thankyou, I came out of the new age over 25 years ago....it is sad to see so much new age teachings in the church. I appreciate your efforts. God bless your channel.
Do you feel more spiritual than most Christians?
Is there any teaching of the new age you kept?
Remember this point, "Then Jesus told his disciples, "if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. " Matt. 16.24,25 -
Amen!
This is kinda an example of what she was saying with understanding scripture
In context Peter was trying to prevent Jesus from going to the cross. He wanted Jesus to keep His life and Jesus told him to get behind Him because he was keeping Him from doing His will which was to pay for our sins.
That’s why Jesus said in verse 24. If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.
He was telling that to His disciples who wanted Jesus to preserve His life
Jesus did die for the whole world but in order to receive His forgiveness you must believe and accept what He did on the cross. Hallelujah!
And REPENT!
I wasn't allowed to preach at my church cause I cast out demons, lay hands on the sick and pray for then resulting in the person usually being healed, speaking in tongues. But because I am partaking in the BIBLICAL spiritual gifts, I'm "deceived".
Stay close to the Lord. Keep depending on the Holy Spirit. God is coming soon.
Sad, but way too many churches react the ways yours did.
When you spoke in tongues, was there anyone to interpret what you were saying?
Its so sad to see Christians deny the very word they preach
You are not spiritually deceived, the gifts are for those who also want them, it will not be forced on anyone. If folks refuse to believe it , then they will just miss out. God bless you brother.
Hey Melissa. Although I do agree that spiritual gifts are still used to edify the church, I have also noticed that a lot of these New Age teachings have infiltrated the church. I am so glad that you are raising awareness to these ongoing issues and I hope you will continue to do so in turth and humility. God bless you.
I went to a women’s conference last year for my church and was shocked by two of the speakers. One taught about the “Christian Enneagram “ and how we should embrace it. Another woman said if we wanted to hear from God we need to ‘empty our thoughts, visualize Jesus talking to us, and allow Him to show us a vision’ of what He wants to tell us. It was straight up new age meditation techniques! Afterwards at lunch all of my friends had these glowing visions of things ‘God’ had ‘shown’ them and there I sat, unable to say a word because I was still in shock. They finally pressured me to share so I told them I felt these techniques were too close to new age meditation so I didn’t participate and they laughed it off. My heart breaks for how easily the Church is reaching for the apple of deception the enemy is offering. THANK YOU for sharing this!
The eneagram comes from the Oriental Christianity 🤷♀️
Maggie Jones no it’s not. I did research into it today. It is based in occultism. The guy who developed the personality part of said he got a vision from an “arch angel” while he was in drugs. www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-traditional-enneagram. www.google.com/amp/s/www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-what-christians-should-know-about-the-enneagram/%3Famp
Maggie Jones the enegram is definitely not a Christian book it’s mixed with new age and scripture it’s a no no for Christians
If good Christians say nothing, this stuff will take over.
If you want to hear God talking to you, read your Bible, daily.
Being raised in the church of Unity I am very familiar with all these teachings.God mercifully saved me at the age of 12. It is shocking to see these new age teachings becoming so common in our fundamental church’s in the last few years. This is a doctrine straight out of the pit of hell! Thanks for helping to make people aware of the dangers of this new (oldest) lie in the world!
I grew up christian and recently I thank Jesus for opening my eyes. I always thought the more good I do the more blessed I am and God will bless me because I do good things. But why can’t we just do good and not expect anything and just know God is a good regardless if he gives us things or not. I grew up in churches like that. Jesus opened my eyes and I thank him so much for understanding. I thank you for saying the truth I needed to hear this again!! ❤️
i don't know which video it was exactly but my ex played your video in a car ride and it literally had a domino effect of me finding God , and the truth, i was deep in the new age and the way you talked in a video was pure truth and no condemnation which made it easier for my soul to hold on to and be saved THANKYOU
I used to really be uplifted by Joel Osteen's teaching, but I was naturally less drawn to them because I wanted to learn about Jesus and the bible and he didn't reference the bible or Jesus much. This happened naturally and I didn't even realize it myself until I saw critiques of his teachings.
That was the Holy Spirit working in you 😊 We need Jesus and HIS Spirit to help us discern more 🙏 God bless 😊
And you see Joel brought me closer to the Bible and when you actually read the Bible you’ll start to see that he does reference the Bible in his preachings but does not always mention scripture 😁👍🏽 People tens to misunderstand Joel a lot . It’s sad. I don’t think he is perfect and he could fix a lot of things. I think part of his gift is to encourage, but he has a fear of what people think. This is where the church comes in. We need to pray for him. Also, I think if you are really following Jesus Joel’s preaching can help you, but if you are one of those Christians who wants to take advantage of God’s grace, then having a teacher like Joel might not be the best. Some people who still want to live in sin and be a Christian need a pastor who will scare them 😂. Having Joel as your only teacher is probably not the best idea if you are no longer a baby Christian because we need to grow. I think Pastor Joel helps plant many seeds. I think many of those seeds will grow and find fertile soil. It just depends on the persons’s choice. People who genuinely seek the truth shall find it. “The truth” as in seeking Jesus and reading /studying the word.
Same experience. Actually my roommate drew my attention to it and then I weaned myself of him
Interesting because Joel said his aim was to "uplift" people. Basically make you feel good in a world that has beaten you down. He knows exactly what people want/are looking for and he delivers exactly that. We want to be uplifted and feel good but we NEED Jesus.
way2girly How is the prosperity gospel a good thing?
The Bible never teaches you to follow it to be rich. It teaches principles to live a life in accordance to the will of God.
The path to heaven is narrow and not easy. As a Christian you are to go against the flow of this earth and some christians are killed for their faith. What good is it for man to gain the world but loose God.
Thank you for creating this video Melissa!! I shared this video with my son and God has used it as a tool to bring my son to true repentance and faith in Jesus. I "prayed the prayer" with him when he was 9 but now at 24 he has truly repented of his sin and belief in new age philosophy. Keeping fighting the good fight.
This was VERY GOOD.
Exposing the "lie" with the Truth and you brought "light" to darkness.
Thank You.
It kind of was a little over my head but I understand what your saying.
READ YOUR BIBLE. BEST ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT YOU COULD EVER GIVE ANYONE.
God Bless You.
The question is where do we go to church now. So many churches are approving these false teachings. It's hard to find a church.
Have personal Bible Studies, and time just spent talking and learning about Jesus , using your Bibles. Get together at someone’s house out of your like minded friends and family, that’s all. Church can be anywhere. ❤️🙏🏻🕊
A bible based church! A gospel church. A church that simply preaches the Bible and that’s it.
Find a church based off the Biblical teaching. It is like car shopping. I went to five churches in Texas before I found one. Go to a new member class. This clearly states the Church belief system. God will lead you
Go to JESUS! Not to churches!
We, as believers, ARE the church.
This is so “Christian Science doctrine”. I was born into it and it never sat well with me. Now I’m trying to understand Christianity for what it really is.
All you can do is open your heart to Jesus Christ, let the Holy Spirit take you. And continue to pray.
Recently I got back into believing after 15 years. I thought it might be a good idea to find a church. As the scriptures say "Seek and ye shall find". Well I went looking and after some googling and random dialling I met with the pastor, a bit of a yarn later I came away thanking Christ for leading me to where I God wanted me.
" Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end. " Jesus in Mark 13:31
I never understood this verse. Won’t we be in Heaven with God forever?
@@calebgambill2944 There will be a new Heaven and Earth
I'm new can someone explain this to me. What will happen to us here on earth ? I'm learning the scripture but need some help. 🙏
"Lust for supernatural power"--yes, we need to seek and desire the truth--not lust after the pure, divine power that only belongs to God. 1John 4:1: "Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God."
Kadd - Nice call !! I have been studying 1st John for the last few weeks ,, have 3 different commentaries to compare . It was so cool to see the verse you quoted ,, I thought , YEAH , someones on the same page as I am , haha Have a great day ...
Having faith, grace, and the Holy Spirit is supernatural "power".
It's the non believes who only accept the natural and what they can see.
@Charles Pieters I asked a young woman if she would prayer she said yes and the moment I spoke "in Jesus name" she said you can pray for me just not in that name. There is power in the name of Jesus (Yeshua).
Amen
"If you have enough faith" OH MY GOODNESS how spiritually abusive that phrase is! I used to go to a word of faith church and God gave me the discernment to see the deception and get out. This "having enough faith" thing damaged me so much spiritually and even made me question my faith.
We do need to read and study the word of GOD for ourselves, the Holy Spirit will lead us into all trust's, we need to follow Jesus in his word , He is our Good Shepherd , live how He tells us to live, READ the word of GOD.
It’s so damaging and makes people feel guilty that they don’t have “enough fait” but the thing is faith isn’t measured in “amount” you either have faith or you don’t. Faith is trusting in God and HIS will even if it’s hard. Faith isn’t something you build up to get whatever you want. So many sick people who feel bad because they think they just don’t have enough faith or haven’t “showed enough money in the church” it’s so sad how those churches pray on sick people to fill their own wallets.
😲😳 You have just pulled the veil from my eyes on so many of these things (i.e. the first few) that I was actually believing to be sourced from scripture. Thank you for this video 🙏
This is absolutely brilliant. Well done! One of the greatest threats to Christianity is illiteracy and/or a disinclination to actually read the Bible. I also agree about the bad theology of "manifesting" things. To declare/decree is to exalt your throne above God's. Why would anyone want to bypass God in such a way? It's like a child saying to a parent "I declare and decree that I WILL stay up an extra hour to watch Charlie Brown's Christmas Special tonight! I declare it, it so!" The parent would be like, "Ummmmm, no. that's not how that works kiddo."
Love your analogy 😂
As a parent...I agree! Lool.
One shouldn't just simply agree to everything she mentioned because it sounded nice. People should question things.
Jesus did mention that they may be One as He and the Father are One. It's in the bible
To your example, a kid has to follow authority of parents, when they adult then it's a different matter.
I see no problem decreasing breakthrough in one's life. With faith it can move mountain of problems. Mentally it also helps one stay positive and not to despair. If God's will then it will work out perfectly.
That is one of the things that irritate me to no end. Thank you
It is hard for other " believers" to understand that they have to take up their crosses and follow Christ. We are to humble ourselves. Not to follow after prosperity on this earth . to be examples of showing gods love , but not tolerant of sins. Wise but not judgmental .
My Bible small group said not judgment but assessing their fruits. ♥️
Thank you, Melissa. My heart is broken so many loved ones falling away because of itching ears for this. We see
2 Thessalonians 2 playing out
I love this video and I'm so glad to see someone discussing the dangers of new age philosophy and religious pluralism! This is so important today!
💜✝️📖👉 " Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. "
HEBREWS 13:8 👈📖✝️💜
That means that, when He say: "keep my commandments" - we should keep them all. The "LAW" was never done away with.
People we need to get to know who God is. We need to know what He requires of us, what He thinks about sin, what His Holiness is vs what we think it is.
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True but we’ll never be perfect in keeping it. That’s why Jesus grace was freely given when He died for us
@@Zazquatch1 We ought to keep His commandments. If we love Him, we will keep His commands - to love Him with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength. Not merely a list of rules to boost our pride, but on our knees asking Him to remove any wicked thing in us. This may be to keep kosher, to honor sabbath, but for some it might be other things. If we do not have love, these things will be for naught. We do well to remember that the law was given to us to be our tutor; so that we see our need for a Saviour.
I’m totally seeing a pattern of where atheists in an effort to disprove God would find Him, people like you and others here are coming out of New Age finding the truth! Amen! There is a reason why there are so many “ex-new agers”, like yourself being publicly vocal about the truth! You go girl! Do you believe in spiritual warfare?
So many types of "works" to distract yourself from the more important things: repentance, faith and obedience to God
Excellent message! I'm a recovering new ager. I was born into it as my folks fell for transindental meditation movement in California.
Lord forgive me for participating in these practices I repent. People need to wake up and see how easily you can fall into this. Lord have mercy!
For Vision boards I have used this scripture found in Habakkuk 2:2-3 “Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.”
As you can see from reading this scripture you can justify creating vision boards, however this scripture is not talking about vision boards at all. Lord thank you for opening my eyes so much in the past year!
I made a vision board...is this stupid to do?
@@tanyastevens1872 putting ur faith in Jesus and not in a board is probably the best thing haha but it depends where your heart is
@@tanyastevens1872 yes it is
It's interesting because my exposure to vision boards is collages with pics and cut outs that represent what you want. Like in many treatment groups (I'm a substance abuse counselor): create a collage of things that represent what recovery (from addiction) looks like to you. I have been concerned about the origin. But seems vision boards are bucket lists in picture form. Hmmm.
@@JT-wu4xv It's common in treatment programs. However, there are many who believe in the Law of Attraction, that if one has these visions around them, it creates prosperity. The belief is that being surrounded by these visions manifests them in one's life. The harm is that one is not putting their faith in God. Sometimes these boards have photos of family members doing fun things together, it can be a reminder to connect with family too, so I would say it would depend on the motivation behind the board.
The enemy comes to church he sits in the pews he's at the pulpit trying to confuse and mislead and destroy God's people. Thank you for your wake-up Church message 🔥❤️🔥
The people perish from a lack of understanding.
We refuse to feed become malnourished and then accept any rubbish that comes our way.
It's like living on sweets alone rather than meat
You’re absolutely right!
The if you take a more intellectual approach to studying the scripture, you’re considered not walking in the Spirit and resisting the Holy Spirit.
But neither does the gospel declare we have to be poor and poverty-stricken in order to achieve holiness, cause this is a form of PRIDE. That being said, God isn't obligated to give us anything, not to heal us, not to give us riches, but He is obligated to deliver us from sin because that is His promise if we ask HIm and want to be in union with Him.