Is meditation a bad thing?

Draverd · 06-01-2008, 07:48 PM

I believe in god and I was wondering if meditation is a good thing or not? I have wanted to attempt meditating yet I don't know how or where I should look. I have found something and it was through this video below. I found it through a search on meditation.

YouTube - Chi Meditation for Telekinesis - Chi Shape Shifting

I remember reading in the bible somewhere Jesus sating something like " If you have enough faith you can do what I can do." and " If you have faith the size the size of a grain of rice you will be able to move a mountain." Well I would like to be able to have faith so I can do the same kind of things, while teaching about god, and helping others.

Well anyways I went to a website that I found through there which is where I learned that it was Taoism for this type of meditation.

Meditation-Mantra.org ALCHEMY FORUM • View topic - Where To Start?! - Newcomers Get Over HERE!!!

Yet what is Taoism? and should I be looking into this or something else?

Note: I didn't watch the things that it said for a Christian to watch because I am not sure if this is something I should look into or not, and if it is right or wrong. I say this because I have not finished reading the bible yet, and I dont want anything to cloud my judgment.

SweetSurrender · 06-01-2008, 08:05 PM

Hey, I don't know if is wrong or right either, but I think we are supposed to meditate on God's word. But, I doubt this site will help you get closer to God. I think meditating on God's word is taking each verse apart and getting all you can get out of it; studying it like you would study meditation. I'd hate to say more, but others on this forum who are more mature in Christ will know more about it. Good luck.

Who am I · 06-01-2008, 08:13 PM

I don’t have to look any farther than the titles of those videos.
Don’t even look at them and for sure don’t try to meditate like that. They aren’t Christian.
Meditation and meditating on God’s word are two different things.
Read the Bible and then sit quietly, meditate on what you’ve just read and let God speak to you.

Housesitter · 06-01-2008, 08:22 PM

Draved. You sound confused.

Taoism is an Eastern Mystic religion and has no connection wit Christianity.

When Jesus spoke of faith moving mountains He was not asking you to delve into some mystical religion He was simply saying believe in Him. Have trust in Him.

It is not your faith that moves the mountain but God.

As for meditation. Again this depends what you mean. God tells us to meditate on His word. In other words to study His word, think about it, turn it over in our minds and allow the teachings of His word to form the foundation on which we build our lives. This is totally different to some forms of Eastern Transendental Meditation.

Who am I in the previous post was correst in saying:
Don’t even look at them and for sure don’t try to meditate like that. They aren’t Christian.
Meditation and meditating on God’s word are two different things.
Read the Bible and then sit quietly, meditate on what you’ve just read and let God speak to you

Boanerges · 06-01-2008, 10:23 PM

Those techniques can and will bring demonic activity- I would advise leaving them alone.

Fluffy · 06-01-2008, 10:43 PM

AMEN! Chew on the Word, take it apart and look at each word. Saturate yourself with praise music. Think on the names of God and what each one means. Soak in His Presence.
But stay away from those sites and situations that are definitely NOT Christian and are looking for ways to pull you away. They open doorways that you do NOT want to open. They can be subtle and look good, but before you know it, you are in over your head.
Draverd, God is full of mystery Himself. There is no way anyone can learn all there is to know about Him. You could take your whole life, and not even scratch the surface. He wants you to search Him out. Keep seeking Him, and HIS ways. Let Him lead you.
Blessings.

KrÌ§ · 06-02-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Draverd

I believe in god and I was wondering if meditation is a good thing or not? I have wanted to attempt meditating yet I don't know how or where I should look. I have found something and it was through this video below. I found it through a search on meditation.

YouTube - Chi Meditation for Telekinesis - Chi Shape Shifting

I remember reading in the bible somewhere Jesus sating something like " If you have enough faith you can do what I can do." and " If you have faith the size the size of a grain of rice you will be able to move a mountain." Well I would like to be able to have faith so I can do the same kind of things, while teaching about god, and helping others.

Well anyways I went to a website that I found through there which is where I learned that it was Taoism for this type of meditation.

Meditation-Mantra.org ALCHEMY FORUM • View topic - Where To Start?! - Newcomers Get Over HERE!!!

Yet what is Taoism? and should I be looking into this or something else?

Note: I didn't watch the things that it said for a Christian to watch because I am not sure if this is something I should look into or not, and if it is right or wrong. I say this because I have not finished reading the bible yet, and I dont want anything to cloud my judgment.

Be careful what you ask for because God might just give it to you. The bible is full of people who had great faith you are correct and they could do amazing things through God. Most people don't realize that those people of great faith paid a very high price and suffered for the sake of God. They didn't sit down and clear their heads and practice moving a pencil with their minds. They sought out God and prayed for years obeying Him in what ever He told them to do. It took Moses 80 years before God would even use him for anything other than tending to a flock of sheep. Sure he grew up in that community and desired to help free his people from their captivity but he did it all wrong. God needed to take him away from there and break him before God would even use him.

If you wish to be a man of faith then you must be a bond servant of ALL. A lot of people think "I" would love to be able to heal people or move mountains or save people. God wants the honor and praise for that but 99.99% of the people who want this, crave the attention and will take great pride in doing things like this which would be completely against what God had intended. If you want to do something great bow your head and seek his face in everything you do every moment of the rest of your life. If you focus on God then He will be faithful to use you, if you want the glory or recognition you might want to put any plans you have off for another 40 years so that god can break you down to use you.

Whirlwind · 06-02-2008, 03:36 AM

My friend...I've talked about meditating in some of my other posts; but for me, when I say I'm meditating, it's more like a prolongued prayer and praise to God.

If something about the bible confuses me or touches me deeply, I take some time to just sit with my eyes closed and concentrate hard. Sometimes I'm just so happy for all God has done, I pray to Him for a very long time to thank Him and to let Him know that I love Him. That's what I call meditation.

Just be careful, my friend! God loves you so much. Why would you want to meditate on anything other than His love for you and your love for Him?

Dusty · 06-02-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Who am I

I don’t have to look any farther than the titles of those videos.
Don’t even look at them and for sure don’t try to meditate like that. They aren’t Christian.
Meditation and meditating on God’s word are two different things.
Read the Bible and then sit quietly, meditate on what you’ve just read and let God speak to you.

Amen Dean.... The only meditation should be on the Word of God. When we read His Holy Word, let Him reveal to us what He is saying. Meditate on the Lord. That is the only form of meditation. When I go to bed at night is the time I seem to meditate on Jesus and all He has done for me during the day.Last night I was meditating on what my pastor has said during morning service. Thank you Jesus.

Wisdom Seeker · 06-02-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draverd

I believe in god and I was wondering if meditation is a good thing or not? I have wanted to attempt meditating yet I don't know how or where I should look. I have found something and it was through this video below. I found it through a search on meditation.

YouTube - Chi Meditation for Telekinesis - Chi Shape Shifting

I remember reading in the bible somewhere Jesus sating something like " If you have enough faith you can do what I can do." and " If you have faith the size the size of a grain of rice you will be able to move a mountain." Well I would like to be able to have faith so I can do the same kind of things, while teaching about god, and helping others.

Well anyways I went to a website that I found through there which is where I learned that it was Taoism for this type of meditation.

Meditation-Mantra.org ALCHEMY FORUM • View topic - Where To Start?! - Newcomers Get Over HERE!!!

Yet what is Taoism? and should I be looking into this or something else?

Note: I didn't watch the things that it said for a Christian to watch because I am not sure if this is something I should look into or not, and if it is right or wrong. I say this because I have not finished reading the bible yet, and I dont want anything to cloud my judgment.

No, meditation is not a bad thing. It's Biblical. See Genesis 24:63, Joshua 1:8, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 119:15, 23, 48, 78, 148, etc.

I suggest that you read the Bible, pray to God for as long as you can and then be silent to hear the voice of God.

God bless you, and thank you for asking.

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