This Deceptive Philosophy Is Both Religious and Secular.

"Uncovering the Truth behind The Secret"
Published in The Morning Sun on Saturday, May 19, 2007

Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ." (Colossians 2:8)

(The Following Are Excerpts From This Pastor’s Web Post Outlining A Current Philosophy Sweeping The Secular Culture.)

"You are the most powerful magnet in the universe . . . so as you think a thought, you are also attracting like thoughts to you." All you have to do is "put in your order with the universe," think positively that you will receive whatever it is you desire, and you shall have it.

Such is the philosophy ... the "law of attraction" and it is a natural law as "precise" as gravity. But, unlike gravity, which happens without your participation, it is up to you to tap into the "law of attraction."

So, how do you tap into the "law of attraction"? You determine what it is that you want in life and then you think it into existence. The universe is at your beck and call. It has no choice but to respond to your thoughts.

If you want to be rich, you need only think of yourself as rich and the
universe will make it a reality.

As Byrne states, "The only reason any person does not have enough money is because they are blocking money from coming to them with their thoughts."

If you are sick, it is because you have failed to think of yourself as immune to any and every cause of sickness, for "you cannot ‘catch’ anything unless you think you can."

If you are unsuccessful, it is because you have not thought of yourself as successful, and so on.

(This) is nothing but pure fantasy. That should go without saying, but, evidently, it needs to be said, since millions of Americans are buying into this "hollow and deceptive philosophy."

Bookstores around the country are selling out of this book left and right. And, the spiritual danger to those "taken captive" by "The Secret" is just as serious as it was, and remains to be, to those "taken captive" by "The Da Vinci Code."

You see, the real secret behind "The Secret" is that old evil foe, the "father of lies," Satan himself. ... This was the content of the "hollow and deceptive philosophy" he employed to tempt our first parents in the Garden of Eden. "... You won’t die. God is holding out on you, for He knows that when you eat of that tree, you will be just like Him" (cf. Gen. 3).

My friends, you cannot be a Christian and accept (this) "hollow and deceptive philosophy"... " contrary to popular belief resulting from the teachings of many false teachers in the world today, faith in Christ does not bring instant health, wealth, and success in this world.

The Bible teaches us time and time again that Christians will suffer in this world. In fact, the Bible assures us that life in this sinful world will be more difficult for believers than for unbelievers.

"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy."
Instead, trust in Christ. Your reward will come and it will not be temporal, but eternal.

In Jesus’ Holy and Precious Name. Amen.

In Christ,
Rev. Thomas C. Messer, Pastor
Peace Lutheran Church-- Alma, MI
www.peacealma.org -- (989) 463-5754
email: pastor@peacealma.org