Questions Along the Christian Way: Faith and Modern Practices

 


The following writing developed in response to my life in this past decade, wondering, learning and discovering GOD and myself.  

At what point did we adjust what is witchcraft and what is not?

We’re often warned to stay away from crystals and divination, but think about this: in the last century, we added the diamond promise to marriage—the most important relationship God established.
Is that not a form of conjuring?

From experience, I learned crystals can help heal and hurt, just like all carnal things do.
Yet, how often do we hold a quartz-powered cell phone in our hands, conjuring up data from an invisible realm?
Isn’t it a kind of magic that allows us to gather, share, and connect right now?

What about graven images? Photos and depictions of Jesus are everywhere—are they right or wrong? Are we crossing the line, or is it simply part of how we express and connect with faith?

Ephesians warns us of wickedness in unseen places. But Hebrews reminds us to understand how all things work together, and to fear none of it.
So which perspective are we embracing? Or do we find a balance between the two, without being lukewarm?

I appreciate advice about avoiding practices or beliefs that don’t serve our highest good. But, truthfully, it always makes me pause when I notice how often that same advice isn’t fully followed—whether out of acceptance of habit or ignorance.

As for me, I'm wondering if conviction of one application isn't conviction for all of it?

Say, I think we need these new things because we're in a new era: Does that excuse things once everybody does it? Because if so, if one door opens, the others might catch the draft.

Chapters and verses in the Bible were added centuries after it was written, using numbers to help people reference and understand the text, which was originally continuous.
But could assigning numbers to scripture create a form of divination?
Does this violate the biblical command not to add to or take away from God's Word?

These are serious questions I have for God rather than man. Yet, to me, He lives within us. Feel free to share your thoughts, if you’re led to do so.

(I've been afraid to share the things I really want to talk about out of fear of being misunderstood, rejected, or attacked. The things I post are deeply personal to me, it may not be for everyone. But Lord, let it be for someone, if only that someone is me.)


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