Podcast Summary
Supernatural dangers: Engaging with the supernatural through practices like psychic readings and mediumship can lead to interaction with malevolent entities rather than the deceased.
Former psychic medium Jen Niza's testimony serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of engaging with the supernatural through practices like psychic readings and mediumship. She believed she was communicating with the dead but was actually being oppressed by demons. Her experiences, while controversial, highlight the importance of being aware that these practices can lead to interaction with malevolent entities rather than the deceased. Jen's life, which appeared normal on the surface, was marked by anxiety and frequent encounters with demons. Despite her parents' support, she now realizes that these entities were manipulating her and deceiving her and others. It's essential to remember that the supernatural world is not to be taken lightly and that seeking guidance from the divine through prayer and faith is a safer alternative.
Spiritual experiences and demons: Encountering spiritual experiences can involve good or evil forces, and it's crucial to discern the source to avoid being manipulated by demons.
People's spiritual beliefs and experiences can be complex and multifaceted. The speaker grew up with a superficial connection to Catholicism, but later explored new age practices and mediumship. She encountered a demon disguised as a deceased person, who manipulated her to validate its existence. Demons can present themselves as psychic or medium abilities to deceive and influence people, making it essential to discern the source of these experiences. The spiritual realm involves a battle between good and evil forces, and it's crucial to recognize and resist the influence of demons.
Divination practices: Divination practices like mediumship, psychic readings, astrology, numerology, and personality tests can distract individuals from trusting in God's plan and seeking His wisdom, leading them to rely on created things for understanding and manipulation of reality.
Engaging in practices like mediumship, psychic readings, astrology, numerology, and even some forms of personality tests or essential oils, can lead individuals away from God and towards a reliance on created things for knowledge, understanding of the self, and manipulation of reality. These practices are often rooted in divination, which God explicitly warns against in the Bible. Instead, individuals should trust in God's plan for their lives and seek His wisdom and guidance. The desire for control and deep understanding of oneself can be deceptive, leading people to seek answers from sources other than God.
Religion and spirituality, God's will: Trusting in God's will and focusing on eternal salvation is more beneficial than relying solely on faith, energy, and visualization, and remembering our need for salvation through Jesus.
While having faith and trust in the universe, energy, and visualizing goals can be helpful, relying solely on these methods and neglecting God can lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment. Some Christians may claim that they already have their healing or success through Jesus' death and resurrection, but this is a distortion of scripture. Instead, we should trust in God's will and fix our eyes on eternal salvation with Him, rather than focusing on temporary material possessions or experiences. The Bible is sufficient for our faith and God can choose to work miracles, but our expectations and faith should not be derived from these experiences. It's important to remember that we are sinners in need of salvation and that Jesus is the only one who can atone for our sins.
Spiritual growth, faith: Seeking spiritual guidance and the potential for personal growth and transformation through faith can be crucial for individuals, as highlighted in a personal story of a woman who found solace and transformation through Christianity after a spiritual crisis.
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Faith and Church: Attending a non-denominational church led the speaker to a deeper understanding of her faith and ultimately led her to leave her job in the new age industry, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's provision and protection and being prepared for uncertain times.
The speaker's experience of attending a non-denominational church led her to a deeper understanding of her faith and ultimately led her to leave her job in the new age industry. She was initially drawn in by the emotional experience of singing and connecting with the congregation, but when she felt convicted by her faith, she quit her job and began her journey in full-time ministry. However, she also warns against the dangers of the new age movement, particularly its influence on children and the vulnerability it creates for demonic attacks. She encourages those considering leaving the new age behind to trust in God's provision and protection. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of being prepared for uncertain times by having an emergency medical supply kit. Overall, her story highlights the transformative power of faith and the importance of staying grounded in biblical truth.
Testing Prophecies: Distinguish between true prophecies from God and psychic readings by testing all spirits through the Word of God and trusting only in the Lord's accurate and authoritative messages.
It's crucial to differentiate between true prophecies from God and psychic readings disguised as Christian prophecy. True prophecies come from God and are clear, authoritative, and 100% accurate. On the other hand, psychic readings are counterfeit and can lead us away from trusting in God and His word. We should test all spirits by the Word of God and remember that our trust and hope should be in the Lord alone. Additionally, we should be cautious of seeking comfort, understanding, or supernatural knowledge through psychic readings as they can be a dangerous distraction from our faith in Christ and our citizenship in heaven. Instead, we should focus on sharing the gospel and pointing others to Christ, who is the true source of love and light.
Media and Entertainment Influences: Parents should be cautious about the media and entertainment their children consume as it can have a profound impact on their spiritual development, and some popular artists and genres promote new age ideologies and concepts that may not align with Christian beliefs.
Certain practices, such as yoga and listening to music with controversial themes or ideologies, can have unintended spiritual consequences that may not align with Christian beliefs. These practices, despite their popularity or perceived harmlessness, can open the door to demonic influences and hinder a close relationship with Christ. Parents should be particularly cautious about the media and entertainment their children consume, as it can have a profound impact on their spiritual development. The music industry, with artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, is strategically using their platforms to promote new age ideologies and concepts, which can be dangerous and misleading. It's important for individuals to be aware of these influences and make informed decisions about what they consume and engage with.
Pop culture and spiritual growth: While being aware of negative influences in pop culture is important, prioritize personal growth and repentance, and don't lose sight of spiritual development by becoming overly fixated on symbols.
While it's important to be aware of potential negative influences in pop culture, such as Taylor Swift's promotion of anti-Christian themes, it's equally important to focus on personal growth and repentance. The discussion touched upon the concept of twin flames and invisible strings, but it's crucial not to become overly fixated on symbols and lose sight of our own spiritual development. Balance is key. For those interested in learning more about spiritual growth and discernment, Jen from ExPsychicSaved encourages checking out her website (www.xpsychicsaved.com) and upcoming book. Remember, the greatest temptation often comes from within, so let's prioritize our relationship with God and seek His guidance daily.