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\n\t\tShedding Some Light on 'The Secret'
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\nIn 2006, the book The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, took the world by storm and since then has sold millions of copies.
\nThe Law of Attraction has become a household name in personal growth and is now taught by most personal development teachers, gurus, and motivational speakers.
\nWithin Christianity, some have gobbled it up hook, line, and sinker, while others call it straight out witchcraft.
\nIs the law of attraction good?
\nIs it bad?
\nIs it neutral?
\nIn this first episode of a two-part series, we will look at every possible angle of The Law of Attraction, from a biblical perspective, as we attempt to shed light on this increasingly controversial and misunderstood belief.
\nMake sure you join us for this unique, thought-provoking, and thorough two-part series.
\nYou will be greatly blessed in added discernment as we delve into, and expose, all the secrets behind 'The Secret'.
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\nIn This Episode You Will:
\n\u2666 Learn how The Law of Attraction is just one of many laws that is in operation within God's Created Order.
\n\u2666 Get a clear definition of The Law of Attraction.
\n\u2666 Understand how the three guiding principles of The Law of Attraction DO align with Scripture.
\n\u2666 Understand how our thoughts and words DO impact our lives.
\n\u2666 Get a glimpse of what we will talk about in Part 2, where we will debunk false teachings within the New Age About The Law of Attraction.
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\nMemorable Quotes:
\n\"You\u2019ll notice that when we stop naming a thing and teach it as fact, that is when it has become part of the culture.\"
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\n\"They stole our rainbow! ...\u00a0Let\u2019s take back what the Enemy has stolen. Let\u2019s take it back and make it so Christian that New Agers will fear it and stay away from it!\u201d - John Paul Jackson
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\n\"Don\u2019t forget that the Bible is a very supernatural book. And God wants us to live a life where the supernatural shows up.\"
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\n\"Every LAW has a Law Maker. Like any law of creation, God made it for the benefit of his creation \u2013 and for us.\"
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\n\"For example: Gardening is indiscriminating. There are simple rules associated with it. Believers can do it successfully, and so can evil men.\"
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\n\"Where focus goes, energy flows.\"
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\n\"The Bible, while not specifically telling us that we can direct our lives by controlling our thoughts, does mention the importance of positive thinking, a strong mindset, and a focus on right things and right thinking.\"
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\nFor example, they\u2019ll say that if you have debt, and you keep thinking about your debts\u2026 you will only attract more debt.
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\n\"Focus on the abundance God gives you. Be thankful for all you DO have. Praise Him in prayer in advance for providing for your needs as you ask Him to do so.\"
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\nRecomended Resources:
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\nJohn Paul Jackson on YouTube
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\nPsalm 73, where Asaph wonders how the wicked prosper.
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\nA blog post written about The New Age and its overly widespread influence in the personal growth industry:\u00a0https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/blog/christians-and-the-new-age-deception/
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