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60. Q&A: Are you Practicing New Age and You Don't Know It?
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In this episode of Curious for Christ, we explore how seemingly harmless spiritual practices, often rooted in New Age philosophies, can subtly pull us away from a Christ-centered faith. From manifestation techniques to energy healing, we discuss how to discern these influences and realign with God’s truth. Using biblical examples and practical tools, we uncover how to confidently walk in obedience to Christ in a culture filled with mixed messages.
Key Points:
1. What Is New Age?
• The New Age movement blends spiritual ideas like self-enlightenment and universal energy, often contradicting Scripture.
• Examples include astrology, crystals, and visualization techniques.
• Biblical Anchor: “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3)
2. Blurred Lines – Harmless or Misleading Practices?
• Manifestation vs. Trusting God’s Will (James 4:2)
• Astrology and Horoscopes vs. God’s Guidance (Leviticus 19:26b)
• Crystals for Healing vs. Trusting God (Psalm 121:2)
3. Biblical Examples of Straying and Realigning with God
• The Golden Calf (Exodus 32): Fear and impatience led to idolatry.
• Simon the Sorcerer (Acts 8:9-24): Misunderstanding God’s power led to repentance.
4. How to Discern New Age from Faith-Based Practices
• Key Questions:
• Does this practice lead me to trust God or myself?
• Does it point to Christ or other sources of power?
• Biblical Anchor: “Test all things; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
5. Practical Steps to Align with Christ
• Renounce unbiblical practices (1 John 1:9).
• Seek Scripture-based alternatives like biblical meditation (Psalm 119:15).
• Surrender your plans to God’s will (Proverbs 16:9).
Reflection Verse:
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24)
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• Resources Mentioned: Listen to Episode 59 on Sabbath rest for practical guidance.
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