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Responding to New Age Teaching in the Church
New Age teaching in the church can create confusion for believers who want to remain faithful to God’s Word. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue discusses how to recognize these teachings, approach church leadership respectfully, and respond with biblical discernment.Listen or Watch
Recognizing New Age Teaching in the Church
Doreen addresses manifestation, law-of-attraction teaching, decree-and-declare practices, and forms of mysticism that seek spiritual messages through inward experiences. She emphasizes that Christian language or a church setting does not make a practice biblical. God’s Word must govern what Christians believe and practice.Approaching Church Leadership Respectfully
When believers encounter concerning teaching, Doreen encourages them to pray for wisdom and speak with church leadership respectfully. Explain the specific concern clearly, bring relevant supporting material, and evaluate the teaching against Scripture.She also discusses the difficulty of having concerns dismissed and encourages believers to continue seeking wisdom about their next steps, with Scripture as their standard.Helping Your Family Grow in Biblical Discernment
Parents should explain to their children why the family does not participate in unbiblical spiritual practices. Doreen encourages believers to give clear biblical reasons for their decisions and help others evaluate the teachings and practices they encounter.Key Takeaways
- Test spiritual teaching and practices against God’s Word.
- Approach church leadership prayerfully and respectfully.
- Remain faithful to Scripture when concerns are dismissed.
- Refuse participation in unbiblical spiritual practices.
- Help children understand the biblical reasons for these decisions.
