Defiled: The Spiritual Dangers of Alternative Medicine

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The purpose of this teaching is not to list all the ways by which we can be defiled, but to give you a general idea of how defilement can open a person up for demonic bondage. Look at what happened to Job when the hedge around him was removed! Demons affected many things in his life, including his body The first thing that people try to tell me about this verse, is that it's a physical snake and not a spiritual snake.

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This is as silly as saying that the Bible is a gardening and home improvement book. Here are some very good reasons to believe that this is a spiritual snake:. The first part of Proverbs Verse 26 tells us, "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.

Physically speaking, this is untrue roughly Apparently, it's not speaking of the physical realm at all here: For one thing, many times when people tear down old walls, there are no snakes there at all! How does the Bible know that we will be bitten? Many times when people break hedges, there are no snakes even there to bite anybody at all! In other words, it's telling us NOT to break down hedges! The Bible isn't a home improvement book, it's a spiritual guidebook that tells us how to live our lives for the glory of God.

It makes no sense to claim that our Bible is warning us not to tear down physical hedges because we are going to be bitten by physical snakes. The context of this verse makes it very clear that it is speaking of spiritual serpents. The Greek and Hebrew both agree that the term defiled means to be made unclean or polluted. If you cut your hand, and let it get dirty defiled , it would make you vulnerable to infection, wouldn't it?

In the spiritual realm, the same is true, except the germs are spiritual unclean spirits.

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Defilement linked with giving Satan an advantage: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Unforgiveness which produces bitterness is known to both defile a man, and give Satan advantage in our lives. Seeking others with occult power: We are told not to seek out those with familiar spirits, or we can become defiled by them in Leviticus The Bible is clear that physical objects can be cursed, and that bringing such a cursed object in your home can bring a curse upon you as well.

Bestiality sex with animals: Sex outside the scope of Godly marriage fornication, adultery, homosexuality, etc. The power of the tongue: It's Biblical for land and property to become defiled just as people can become defiled. Property, homes and land can be defiled through the sins of it's inhabitants. How can a person become clean again? When they turn from their wicked ways, repent of their sins and turn to Jesus, 1 John 1: The teaching on Soul Ties will walk you through this. When we involve ourselves in things that defile us, it gives the devil advantage in our lives; it gives him access into our lives.

If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us 1 John 1: We may be clean, but unwelcome guests evil spirits may still need to be told to leave. Let's say that you lived in an apartment and had a roommate, but one day you chose to have the place to yourself, so you started paying the full rent for your apartment so you have full legal rights to live there alone , but where your problem lies is that your stubborn roommate who no longer has a legal right to live there refuses to leave.

Breaking our hedge (Defilement explained)

The same principal applies in the spiritual realm when dealing with demons. This is why Jesus gave us authority over demon spirits to cast them out. If they left on their own, there would be no need to cast out demons! But Jesus made it clear that them who believe will be casting out demons Mark The Lord showed me something Instead He rebuked demons and commanded them to come out and they often made a big scene when they came out! Wouldn't it be easier to tell them that their sins were forgiven?

One time Jesus even said, "For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

There's a clear purpose in casting out demons, and Jesus' life here on earth was an example for us to learn from John His powerful video training series is now available! Join our mailing list! Mailing list information Click here to read what others are saying about this website! The fear of the Lord It's not what you think! Live out your full years Wicked made for punishment? A closer look at Proverbs So, whether we are looking for an alternative to addictive painkillers and antidepressants, or something milder than the current range of anti-inflammatory drugs, wisdom is needed.

To get back to basics, when we are unwell, the very first thing we need to do as Christians is pray. Ask God for healing, in the name of Jesus. As we pray and perhaps seek Godly counsel, we may be shown issues in our lives that need to be addressed. He went to an older colleague, who said to him: He was simply doing too much. So much sleep is lost through worrying about illness, and worry definitely amplifies pain. We can even quite literally worry ourselves sick. Having an accurate diagnosis can not only be reassuring, but it can also prevent a serious condition getting worse and even becoming life threatening, while we mess around trying this, that or the other alternative therapy.

The main problem here is whether or not your doctor has the time or inclination to explore these with you. In certain cases we could actually choose not to have chemo therapy. This is a serious point, we do need to be informed. It is possible to ask an oncologist what the statistics are on patient survival with a particular treatment? What are the statistics on survival without it? How will it affect the quality of what remains of my life? We can even ask the doctor, would you take this yourself? What other treatments are available? A dangerous mix of alternative and conventional medicine.

We also need wisdom, discernment AND protection, because more and more alternative therapies are beginning to be employed in the context of conventional western medicine. Some well intentioned doctors in general practice routinely prescribe homeopathy as a placebo for patients who demand a treatment even if they don't really need one. These can make us feel better for several weeks, by which time the problem may have resolved naturally. They also think that as it was prescribed by the doctor, it must be safe. Don't be fooled, homeopathy is not safe.

It's actually one of the most subtle and widespread forms of occult based magic available today.

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That may seem shocking, especially if you have tried it yourself, but you don't have to dig very deeply to discover that it is based on an ungodly mixture of eastern occult practices, magical alchemy and spiritism. Most Homeopathic products contain no residual molecules of their original materials, which come from a very bizarre range of substances. They end up containing only water or sugar. However, homeopathy claims to work as a result of the healing energy or 'vitalism' that's retained in the 'memory' of the water used in it's successive dilutions.

Many doctors now routinely recommend Yoga for relaxation and as a gentle form of exercise. At first sight Yoga can appear to be helpful on a physical and an emotional level. It can be calming as well as providing an increase in energy similar to a massive boost to the libido. However, its spiritual and psychological power is clearly seen in the way it rapidly gains an almost addictive hold on those who practice it. Yoga subtly becomes a religion for many. All forms of Yoga have a negative spiritual effect, even so called Christian Yoga, as even the most basic exercises asanas are designed to create a link to various spiritual entities in the Hindu pantheon of gods and demons.

Acupuncture is also prescribed by Medical Doctors and even practiced by some. Acupuncture can actually help with mild pain relief or the control of nausea but, as with Yoga, it quickly gains a strong spiritual hold on those who use it. Some of the most technically advanced hospital oncology departments have now begun prescribing spiritual healing, often called 'Therapeutic Touch' for terminal cancer patients, and psychic healing to reduce burns for patients undergoing radio-therapy. Just because a doctor recommends it, does not make it right! Using these and other energy therapies opens a chink in a Christian's spiritual armour, sometimes wide enough to drive a coach and horses through, and it provides an easy way for the enemy to attack us, sooner or later.

Some guidelines for choosing a therapy or therapist. So what do we do if we have a painful muscle or joint problem for example, and we want to avoid potentially corrosive anti-inflammatories or steroid injections that could mess up our immune systems? We need to first ask God for healing.

If, however, we are still thinking about seeing a therapist, the Holy Spirit will often make us feel uneasy if something is not right with a therapy we're considering. We can also bear in mind some simple questions to ask the therapist. Firstly we need to ask what their therapy is and where it comes from. In other words is it a healing based on taoist or shinto beliefs? Next we need to ask how it works. Does it release tension and accumulated toxins by deep massage of muscles and ligaments? If so, there shouldn't be a problem. Even if the therapy itself seems innocuous, we still need to ask about the therapist's beliefs.

You might feel slightly uncomfortable asking personal questions. However, if we ask in a non-aggressive way, the answers should be revealing! If they talk about energy, ask where their energy comes from. If they talk about peace of mind, ask how they find peace of mind themselves. Do they use any particular method? Do they pray, and to whom? Do they meditate, and how? What spiritual techniques do they incorporate into their therapeutic practice? Would they use them on me? Don't let embarrassment stop you. It is vital to be informed.

The Bible says we are to be as wise as serpents and as gentle as doves Does it really matter? When you go for radio-therapy, you may not see the x-rays with your eyes but they still have a real effect on your body, both in the short and the long term. Equally when you expose yourself to an ungodly spiritual energy, this also has an effect, both in the short-term and in the long-term. After a soothing massage with pleasant smelling oils and gentle background music, who wouldn't feel less stressed, be in less pain, or even find it easier to give up an addictive habit?

Sometimes when you enter a waiting room or indeed when you click on a website it's clear as the nose on your face that it's not a good place to go to for help or even for information.


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  • Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology;
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  • The Dangers of Eastern Alternative Medicine (II).
  • Son of Air and Darkness.

There may be 'healing' crystals on the table with the magazines and a 'dream-catcher' on the wall among the posters for Tai-chi classes, hypnotherapy and 'Tapping', which is the latest 'State-side' trend in self administered acupressure. But it's not always so obvious. If we aren't alert, we can get caught with our guard down, as I did shortly after moving to France.