Little Red Book Ministry

1. The New Age
The New Age is one such religion. It is packaged in a large variety of forms. They are so varied that at least one may be found appealing by almost any searching soul. New Age religions are often founded on the concept that there are many paths to “God,” all of which are equally valid. The problem is that their god usually turns out to be themselves when you delve far enough into the system. The New Age often closely emulates Christianity but can be exposed when confronted with the Christian doctrine that there is only one way to salvation. It cannot accept the teaching of Jesus Christ where He said:

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).

A New Age belief system may often be exposed by the discerning Christian because it has assimilated many recognizable “buzz words” and “catch phrases.” Although Christians may innocently and ignorantly use these terms, we recommend you proceed with caution if you find yourself involved with an organization where the following terminology is used reverently: self-esteem, holistic, New Age, Christian psychology, hypnotism, infinite potential (of the mind, etc.), higher consciousness, reincarnate, Positive Mental Attitude (PMA), ascended master, yoga, parapsychology, faith-seed offering, name-it-and-claim-it, positive thinking, possibility thinking, visualization, guided imagery, mind power, child within, god within, higher self, positive confession, and etc.

1 Timothy 4:1–3; 2 Timothy 4:3–4; 1 John 2:19,22; 1 John 4:1–3

2. The “establishment” churches
Another danger area is found within some long established Christian churches. Over the years, many churches have strayed far from the Lord God and His Word. They have compromised on so many issues so many times in order to accommodate differing views down through the years, that they have ceased to be true Christianity. Don’t be fooled by the name on the sign out front. “By their fruits ye shall know them” (Matthew 7:20). These churches are very dangerous because they have a name that implies respectability in Christianity.

Matthew 24:36–44, 48–51; 25:1–13; Luke 12:45–47; 1 Timothy 4:1–3; 2 Peter 3:3–7; Jude 5–19