Why are New Age practices considered counterfeits to biblical Christianity?

New Age practices promote self-exaltation, secret knowledge, and spiritual techniques that contradict the gospel, the sufficiency of Scripture, and the exclusivity of Christ. Scripture commands believers to avoid divination, syncretism, and deceptive spirituality (Deut. 18:10–12; 1 Cor. 10:21; Col. 2:8).

How can Christians grow in discernment?

Christians grow in discernment by studying Scripture, testing all things by the Word, submitting to sound local church teaching, and avoiding spiritual practices that contradict biblical truth. Discernment is grounded in the fear of the Lord and shaped by the Holy Spirit through the Word.

From Counterfeit to Christ: Exposing New Age Deceptions and Standing Firm in Truth

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Counterfeits vs Christ: New Age to Jesus

Contending for the Word with Dave Jenkins • Guest: Doreen Virtue

November 18, 2025 · Standing Firm in the Truth

Counterfeits vs Christ • New Age to Jesus

Show Summary

Dave Jenkins welcomes Doreen Virtue to discuss how the enemy counterfeits the things of God and why biblical discernment matters for everyday Christian living. Together they address manifestation and the law of attraction, emotional “vibes” and divination, Reiki and yoga, false peace, and identity apart from Christ, calling believers to cling to Scripture, test all things, and hold fast to what is good.

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Scripture

John 16:13; Psalm 119:105; Deuteronomy 18:10–12; Acts 16:16–18; Genesis 1:26; Exodus 3:14; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 10:21; Hebrews 4:12; John 16:33; Matthew 10; Proverbs 3:5–6.

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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