Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Yoga
Reincarnation
New Age
What do these words have to do with love?
These are open doors to the enemy in the lives of innocent-minded people who study them. The demonic realm is real. People, without meaning to, have invited demons into their lives. The result is sorrow and suffering. Is it right to keep silent if someone you love has opened this door and you know how to close it? Jesus rescues and redeems. Jesus restores. Jesus forgives. You can be free. Repent (an unpopular word these days) and be restored. Who am I talking to? Someone I love. I said this to her directly. I don't think she reads this blog. She said I offend people. I am trying to think of a way to say this that is not offensive. Is there one?
Maybe simply this, "I love you and I don't want you to be hurt."
I agree that this was the best thing to say, to let her know this is all coming from love. I do believe in demons!! I think many things that people do are caused by them.
ReplyDeleteSomeone needs to say it. Say on sister. Another unpopular word. Sin. Linda T
ReplyDeleteSandi: This is a circumstance we all may face as time goes on. I thank God you had the courage to say something to that other person. Peace and blessing to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteOh boy - my husband and I have recently heard those words and more - from his sister who chooses to live in sin. Biblical truth offends those who do not want to surrender their god to the One and Only God of the Universe.
ReplyDeleteI didn't grow up in a church going family - but I do remember my mom telling me that having seances and using the Ouija board would "open up" realms of demonic evil in my life. It did for awhile because I came to know Christ and I can now look back and see.
Good post Sandi.
Love is so powerful and can hurt so much
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde de quarta-feira. Obrigado pela visita e carinho.
ReplyDeleteDesejo um excelente mês de Junho com muita paz e saúde.
Luiz Gomes
Obrigado Luiz. Deus te abençoe e tenha um dia abençoado!
DeleteGood words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ruth.
DeleteI agree with you. I have burned all my New Age self-help books because I asked Jesus if I should read a book and I immediately got a very uneasy feeling. The next day I asked the same question and again, I got a very uneasy feeling and I burnt all my books. They were required reading to be a Healing Touch energy healer. I have no regrets. It all appears to be good but like you said, it's taking God out of the equation.
ReplyDeleteI made a blog post about burning my New Age books.
Thank you, Julia. I read the post and commented. Please put a link to it here, if you'd like.
DeleteHi Sandi, I'm not sure how to add a link but here is the written down version.
DeleteOfpetalsandwool.blog.com/2019/02/new-age-is-dangerous-and-im-burning-my.html
Julia
Thanks, Julia! 🌸
DeleteThank You Lord Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeleteGod is Love!!!
ReplyDeleteHe loves you so much, ирина.
DeleteOlá, Sandi!
ReplyDelete"Eu não queria que você sofresse"...
Mas, mesmo assim se faz sofrer e muito...
Deus se apiede de quem nos faz sofrer.
Tenha dias abençoados!
Abraços fraternos de paz
Hi Sandi!
Delete"I didn't want you to suffer"...
But even so, it hurts a lot...
God have mercy on those who make us suffer.
Have blessed days!
Fraternal hugs of peace
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Yes, God have mercy on us.
Sim. Deus tenha piedade de nós.
Yoga is a big thing these days, you have Christian teachers of it and have differing opinions. I don't do yoga but there is confusion on it. The other things you mention are definitely no-gos according to what the Bible says. I think it's okay to say things to someone if it's done in a sweet spirit, like "You may want to be careful with that (fill in blank), I'm not trying to pry or anything but I do personally in my huble opinion have questions on that." And then pray. And of course so many people are like fire hydrants in peoples' faces and we sure don't want to be like that as I'm sure you agree. : ) Mainly we don't want to come across as demeaning to someone. I would really pray for a door to be opened on it and that even the Lord would send others too to minister to that person in special ways of His own.
ReplyDeleteRepentance is truly unpopular now-a-days.
God bless you Sandi!
I take yoga seriously. There is no place for it in the Church.
DeleteYes, speak in love and more people will hear you. Next time. Though I think I spoke well to her, maybe it would have gone over better if I had said, "I love you and I don't want you to be harmed."
Thanks, Amelia.
Hi Sandi, I've not seen yoga in a church but I have seen Super Bowl in the church and that blows my mind. (I totally understand the dangers with yoga just don't know enough about it) There is a book called, Mama Bear Apologetics that may be helpful in this situation too. I'm not sure what the author's particular Christian doctrine is but the young lady I heard on the Alyssa Childers program seemed to be addressing what you are writing bout.
DeleteI'm sure the person will think about what you said, and if you pray God will send others to minister and confirm things to this person on a level they will understand in their heart if their heart is open and that leads to another prayer that their heart will be opened to Truth.
I'm sorry that happened like that, those things take us aback but that's how we all learn right?
Take care, Sandi.
Thanks, Amelia.
DeleteSandi,
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to matters of personal belief and spirituality, it's essential to approach the topic with sensitivity and respect for others' autonomy and perspectives. While you may have concerns about someone you love and genuinely believe that they have invited negative influences into their lives, it's important to remember that people have the right to their own beliefs and choices.
John
Yes. Thank you, John.
DeleteYes and amen!!! spoken in love and at the Lord's leading. I am not offended
ReplyDeleteSue
Thank you, Sue.
DeleteNiestety żyjemy w czasach które nie mówią o grzechu i nie nazywają złem praktyki wyżej wymienione... ludzie się zatracają i idą drogą do nikąd..
ReplyDelete"Unfortunately, we live in times that do not talk about sin and do not call the practices mentioned above evil... people lose themselves and go on a road to nowhere.."
DeleteSo true.
PRAWDA.
Dear Sandi! I invite you to visit my blog "The Magic Lantern" and read the post "The Park of Angels" about The International Children's Day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, ирина. I went over and read it. Heartbreaking.
DeleteHi Sandi, sometimes it is better to use prayer to God regarding our concern for someone than to use words directly to a person.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brenda. I appreciate your wisdom in this. 🩵
Deletehope my ignorance is forgiven Sandi because i really could not get how yoga can hurt someone ?
ReplyDeletei ask because i have done it yoga (little bit of it actually or you can say self practice without seeing or leaning from any where)
Forgive me, Baili. For Christians it is not right because it is a form of worship of other gods, though many do it here and consider it harmless.
DeleteTruth spoken in love. Not offensive at all.
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