Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 11/01/26 by Pastor Steve Shields.
What is the attraction to alternative spirituality? It seems “special” and “intriguing”. There is an alleged connection with the dead. Accountability is totally optional. There is a feeling of control.
Alternative spirituality is dangerous. It insults God. It lacks grace. It invites demons.
Genuine spirituality is knowing Christ (Philippians 3:10-11). It is being inhabited by the Spirit of Christ (Colossians 1:24-29). You don’t need a “spirit-guide” or a “familiar”. If you are trusting in Christ, if you belong to Christ, you have the Spirit of Christ living in you. Genuine Spirituality is life transforming (Romans 8:29). Genuine Spirituality is driven by grace.
Choosing Christ has requirements. You need to be willing to see yourself clearly. When you’re ready to admit that you are lost and in need, when you see yourself clearly, ask God for help, for forgiveness. Ask for Christ’s forgiveness and for His Spirit to empower you to be a different person. Walk the path of Christ in His grace.
Genuine Spirituality is seeing yourself clearly. Admitting you inability to do good. Turning from you selfishness. Trusting Christ’s death to pay for you. Asking for forgiveness. Walking with God daily.
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