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The Dark Hidden Agenda: Contemplative Prayer Part 4

Sunset Black Streaks

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

As a conclusion, for the moment, to the last few posts about the Contemplative Prayer movement, I wanted to mention one more thing. 

There are a great many people within the Evangelical and Fundamental movements that live in a kind of bubble as relates to the supernatural. By a bubble, I mean that the manifestations of the Holy Spirit and the manifestations of evil spirits are seldom seen and seldom discussed in these circles.

There is even a resistance to teaching on these things. To even understanding the proper place that miracles play in our modern age.

There is even a resistance to teaching on the deeper life that many of the old saints spoke of. To even understand the vital role that the Holy Spirit plays in living a sanctified life as a believer. There is a fear that these teachings will veer into some heretical or deceptive realm.

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False Humility in the Church

Boo and IndieNow, I realize that any one of us can get off base. Seriously, any of us can wander off the path and into the swamp. It is foolish to drive a stake in the ground before we’ve done a proper surveyor’s job. We need to be sure of what we believe before we open our mouths.

That takes study, prayer and growing in the Lord.

So, I am aware that avoiding pride and self delusion demands constant vigilance.

But there is this growing trend among Christians which is cautioning us to not be too sure of our convictions. As if, having and expressing deep beliefs is a sign of arrogance and pride.

Because that is, supposedly, not a “humble” thing to do.

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