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Discerning False Wisdom: Exposing David G. Benner’s Mystical Theology
In this important episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins is joined by Marcia Montenegro to expose the deceptive teachings of David G. Benner. Once celebrated in Christian psychology and spiritual formation circles, Benner’s work is deeply rooted in Jungian theory, perennial wisdom, and a false mystical gospel.Together, they discuss:- Why Benner’s books (The Gift of Being Yourself, Living Wisdom) are spiritually dangerous
- How his teachings distort the true gospel with the “Christ-self” and New Age psychology
- The troubling spread of his influence in Christian schools, counseling programs, and seminaries
- What Christians must know to stand firm in biblical discernment and sound doctrine
📖 Bible References
- 1 John 4:1 – “Test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”
- Colossians 2:8 – “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy…”
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God…”
- Galatians 1:6–9 – “If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary…”
- Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
