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CONFUSION OVER CRYSTALS
Crystals are natural objects and as such hold no 'supernatural' or occultic power of themselves. However, when one person seeks to put power within them and another one opens themselves to receive that power there can be transference. The questions we need to ask then are not about the crystals themselves, because any object can be used in the way described above, but the root to the problem is what power is being transferred?
Many people with a 'spiritual' leaning to new age type beliefs use crystals and may not have ever questioned what the power is. Surely, they think, if it does good it must be all right and come from 'god'.
Unfortunately, this is not the case as there are clear cases where although something works and appears to do good its root is not from God, but from another supernatural power source that in the end wants to control. This is the reason why an 'evil' supernatural force will appear to do good - it seeks to control and have a foothold in the life of a person.
There is however no need to fear because the power of God is greater than this secondary supernatural power.
EVIDENCE
The following quote was taken from a web site dealing with crystals.
"There has come a time when everyone is drawn inexplicably to the stones of the earth... those magical gems created by the patience of time ... whether you come to explore, or learn or believe, they are works of art from our Mother Earth ... I use mine for healing, and particularly for meditation ... losing myself in the colours and intricacies of pattern and light and shape ... If you choose to study these wonders of Mother Earth, you will soon find they are a vital energy force.
Use your senses to choose a few, allowing the colours to speak to you first ... then let one rest in your open palm for a few minutes and see if it "speaks" to you. For me, the stone becomes energised... vibrating softly in my hand. This is how I determine if a crystal is needed at that time for my use.
I have achieved great satisfaction from using my collection and I think you should look into crystals and study them if you have not already done so."
First, we see from this that the hope for healing is being put into the creation and not the Creator. God created the earth and all it contains but He did not place His energy into the stones. He wants to have a personal relationship with the people He has made, and not simply let us feel a 'vibrating' force that could come from anywhere and anyone. One thing is clear, God always manifests Himself as a person who loves and cares and never comes just as an inanimate vibrating force.
Such feelings need to be questioned very carefully and traced back to the source. In 'theological terms', there are clear warning signs about trusting the power from these stones.
Although God created the world and all that is in it, the Bible says that this world did not remain in that harmony with Him but rather rebelled and now gave its allegiance to God's enemy. We are told that at present the Devil is the 'Prince of this World' and it therefore follows that it will be his power that corrupts the things of the earth at present.
One day this whole situation will be reversed and God will redeem the earth again to be totally His, but in the meantime we need to be very suspicious of these 'natural' powers that have a supernatural root.
We read further on the Web Site of the Health and Fitness Arcade,
"Crystals are used everywhere in the world today for many purposes ... and the healing properties of crystals cannot be denied anymore. Their ancient powers are now available for our personal benefit and planetary evolvement. Crystals and stones are pure manifestations in material form and varied colour frequencies of light, demonstrating to us the reality of clarity, stability, beauty, divine law and spiritual perfection. They are arriving on the scene in the nick of time to teach us how to activate and radiate the full potential of our own inner radiance ... crystal healing has now been re-birthed and will prove to be the most powerful method of healing not only for the body, but also in relieving ailments of the mind and heart which cause physical disease."
CONCLUSION
The terminology and actions used in crystal healing is not that of the Christian God that can be personally known, but rather that of an impersonal counterfeit force from God's enemy.
Crystals themselves have no inherent power but can be used to transfer 'power' by someone who believes they can give it and someone who wants to receive it.
Many people may be apparently unaffected by the attempted use of crystals, but there is no Bible warrent to be involved at all. In fact Deut. 18:9-13 forbids this kind of activity. If you have had wrong experiences do contact your group leader or one of the church leaders so that they can pray with you.
Otherwise please contact the originator of this article:
Doug Harris - Reachout Trust
www.reachouttrust.org
020 8332 7785
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