NT arguments against Feng-Shui
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Hah! She sounds like a wily one. I'm no expert in Feng-Shui (or your Aunt), but here are some relevant Biblical principles:
- Wisdom In Silence If a person is not truly interested in seeking/knowing the truth (e.g. a person who just wants to push their views on you), there is Biblical precedence for keeping silent. (Proverbs 23:9, Matthew 27:12-14)
"He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself." (Proverbs 9:7, NASB)
- Test The Spirits God is the source of true knowledge. (Proverbs 2:6) There are many strange doctrines and spiritual "truths" out there, but we are instructed to test the spirits to see if they are from God. (1 Timothy 4:1, 1 John 4:1) If the founders of a particular doctrine are not men of God with good fruit in their lives, the doctrine becomes highly suspect. (Luke 6:43-45, Galatians 5:22-23)
"The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart." (Luke 6:45, NASB)
Wisdom In Counsel Proverbs states that everyone thinks what they do is right, but that it is wise to seek counsel. (Proverbs 21:2, 12:15, 14:12, 11:14, also Matthew 18:16) Furthermore, God gave Pastors (a.k.a. Shepherds) to the church for a reason; a shepherd cares for and guides the sheep. (Ephesians 4:11, John 21:15-17) Based on these passages, it seems wise to consult a Pastor (and other trustworthy believers) when making difficult decisions.
"Very Similar" The argument "x is very similar to y, and x is good, so y is good" is very flawed, Biblically speaking. (Matthew 24:24)
"No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." (2 Corinthians 11:14, NASB)
- The "Appearance Of Wisdom" There are doctrines bases on the "elementary principles of the world", which have "the appearance of wisdom", but are of no value. (Colossians 2:20-23, James 3:13-17)
"But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women." (from 1 Timothy 4:7, NASB)
Casting Lots Using Acts 1:26 as a precedence for casting lots is not a sound argument, and is certainly not a common interpretation. As El'endia mentioned above, this was prior to the Holy Spirit coming upon them, and many Old Testament practices were merely a shadow of what was to come. (Acts 2:1-4, Colossians 2:17)
"Exercise = Unfaithful" She is misquoting the passage. The passage (below) is teaching us that godliness is more profitable than bodily discipline. The focus is on priorities, not on exercise being sinful. (1 Corinthians 9:27)
"for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." (1 Timothy 4:8, NASB)
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