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Occult in your living room - Stephen Dollins - former satanist, ex witch

Pastor Mark Driscoll on Yoga

Aquarius-The age of evil

3nodding It's true that God/Jesus has given us Christians the authority to cast out demons, and the Holy Spirit lives within us. But I don't think you can be practicing paganism and witchcraft, and do the same. I would think one has to be born again to be able to cast out demons. (And being born again doesn't necessarily mean baptism in water). Your body is a temple, you were bought with a price. Why would someone, who is a christian, want to defile themselves with the occult. If you're not keeping that temple clean, what happens to it?

He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. Matthew 10:1

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3

Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God. 1 Peter 1:23

18He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” --Luke 10:18-20

“When an demon spirit comes out of a person, it goes through dry places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. 45 Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. --Matthew 12:43-45

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit--Acts 2:38.

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ Matthew 7:21-23

What if you're a "Christian" in name only (can that be enough to become possessed?), and live by the flesh. Or for example: a "Pagan Christian", "Christian Witch","Buddhist Christian", "Lukewarm Christian". Meaning you say you're a christian and practice other "religions", worship idols (which God specifically said not to do), and dabble in the occult. I've heard of Christians and Catholics who have been demon possessed. Anneliese Michel is a famous one.

Not regular cards, Tarot Cards dear. Why would role playing be occultic? (It's just like acting).

The Bible doesn't really say anything bad about medicine.
Timothy 5:23 -(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.)

Proverbs 17:22--22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Isaiah 38:21-- Now Isaiah had said, “Let them take a cake of figs and apply it to the boil, that he may recover.”

Some TV programs like: "Secret Circle", Jersey shore, and porn, you should probably stay away from.

Dungeons and Dragons was known for promotion of such practices as; Satanism, witchcraft, suicide, satanic ritual abuse, pornography and animal sacrifices. So why wouldn't it be unrecommended for Christians? Not all role-playing games or video games are like that. If you want a guide for what is ok to watch just read the Bible, or remember Philippians 4:8. "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."

Simply knowing that YHWH doesn't like the occult was enough to make me give it up. Grudgingly at first, I wouldn't do anything without consulting the pendulum (because it was always right); I justified my use of the pendulum by comparing it to the Urim and Thummim, or casting lots. I grew up in an environment where my family did tea-leaf readings, sought psychics, tried to predict events, held countless superstitions, lived their lives by the planets/astrology/birth charts, it's no wonder I ended up trying to contact spiritual entities (which was so naive on my part because clearly they're not all good) and that led to new age practices (like trying to have OBE's or attune my chakras). sweatdrop

Who knows how many ways we give consent for these creatures to be in our lives. I don't think it's just a verbal, "hey, come in; talk to me". Just having their image present is enough; I think when you have their image or their symbol in your home, you might as well be communicating, "I'm open to receive your contact". This is what it is really: slamming every possible door in these mischievous spirits' faces so they can't get a foothold over you, so that they can't enter your mind and fill you with misinformation; at the same time, making sure you're only relying on/waiting for our Creator's revelation which does come and never makes you act against his word.

It took a while but eventually I learned that we shouldn't try to contact the divine in forbidden ways. If we trust that our Heavenly Father is competent, like he claims he is, then he has revealed enough information through his word to sustain us. When he says that he'll give us prophetic visions and dreams, great. But don't seek it out, wait for him to give you the revelation. The only seeking we do is in the form of prayer and diligent study of the scriptures. His word is what we should live by.



So I repented of my old nature and former ways of seeking, which were worldly, and just dedicated myself to him.

There is nothing wrong with stretching or exercise. Try pilates, fitness, general stretching exercises, or another alternative, if you like Yoga. There is more to yoga than just stretching. It's focused on the inner self awakening, vibrations, chakra, channeling, and opening up one's third eye. It is a form of Hinduism and Buddhism. The positions that are used in Yoga are used as offerings to the 330 million Hindu gods. (Yoga postures really are offerings to the "gods".) If you do these postures, and you do this breathing technique and this meditation then it was understood that you are accepted by a Hindu god.” It's part of the new age movement. You should google the origins of Yoga, and the New Age Movement.

If you didn't know already, the God(YHWH/Jesus) you serve, does not like it. The Bible talks about Hebrews in the old testament offering themselves up to other gods/idols, and God (YHWH) was pretty Beep off. (Read the Bible) And keep your eyes open.
Watch your mouth pleas. - Subby