Post by Cindy on Sept 18, 2016 11:02:08 GMT -5
I hear the phrase "a higher power" frequently, generally by people who don't have a clue what they're talking about. There are only two powers that are higher than humans, God and Satan. Many people think those two powers are equal, but they aren't. Satan is a created being and therefore not anywhere near as powerful as God. This phrase has become popular due to the New Age and occult that have become so fascinating to so many these days. And of course it has been popularized by AA which was inspired by Bill Wilson's involvement in the occult. I know that will upset some people, but anyone who tells you that you can "make up your own higher power" is not of God. Nor is it of God when you are told that it doesn't matter which god you serve! Never does the Bible tell us anything of the sort! Yet many believe that AA has helped them, what about that? I'm sure they think it has and I'm happy for them that they are free of their addiction, but it wasn't AA that helped them, it was God who in His great mercy and love, freed them from their addiction, in spite of AA. As the Bible says, it was the Truth which really set them free, and that Truth is only found in the God of the bible. (John 8:32) Sadly some refuse to admit that, and so the confusion continues. This isn't about Wilson or the AA though, therefore if you really want to know the truth about that, you'll have to do some research on it yourself.
A "higher power" is what people who don't want to have to deal with God talk about. They want a powerful genie who will get them what they want, when they want it, but who won't make any demands on them. They don't want to admit that the only true "higher power" is the God who created them and the entire universe, not as their playground, for for Himself and His glory. ““This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself,” (Isaiah 44:24) “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:16–17) Did you catch that? Even "powers" were created by God! Yes, that would include the false god that people call their "higher power" today as well.
Why does this bother me so much? Why am I harping about it? Because I can't stand to see so many people misled and so many more lives ruined by what they think is going to help them. Some folks think it doesn't matter what you call God. That is yet another lie that goes right along with those who insist that the God of the bible and Allah are one and the same. Our God is not a God of confusion. There is only one who loves disorder, lies, confusion, strife, division, etc. and that is Satan.
The biggest reason I hate the phrase "a higher power" is because those who turn to it, are literally turning to Satan, regardless of what they call their higher power. There are only two choices to be made in this life, not 3 or more. We can choose to honor God or choose to honor Satan, and that's it. Anyone who says they don't choose either one is lying to themselves, for even not making a decision is to choose Satan. There is no such thing as "sitting on the fence". There is only one Truth that will save you, and that Truth is Jesus Christ, God Almighty. To those who are offended by not be given more choices, I have to wonder why they aren't offended by not being given more choices as to what kind of "air" humans are allowed to breathe to exist, or what their internal organs do. It's the height of conceit to make demands of the One who created you! Especially when that One, loves you and wants above all to give you an abundant life now and for eternity!
For more information and more Truth about "a higher power", please see the following articles:
God as You Conceive Him/Her/It to Be
www.thebereancall.org/content/god-you-conceive-himherit-be
In Defense of the Faith - “A Higher Power by Whatever Name”?
www.seektoknowthetruth.com/2013/03/in-defense-of-faith-higher-power-by.html
People Of Truth In An Age Of Deception
bible.org/seriespage/new-years-1994-people-truth-age-deception-1-and-2-timothy-and-titus
A "higher power" is what people who don't want to have to deal with God talk about. They want a powerful genie who will get them what they want, when they want it, but who won't make any demands on them. They don't want to admit that the only true "higher power" is the God who created them and the entire universe, not as their playground, for for Himself and His glory. ““This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself,” (Isaiah 44:24) “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:16–17) Did you catch that? Even "powers" were created by God! Yes, that would include the false god that people call their "higher power" today as well.
Why does this bother me so much? Why am I harping about it? Because I can't stand to see so many people misled and so many more lives ruined by what they think is going to help them. Some folks think it doesn't matter what you call God. That is yet another lie that goes right along with those who insist that the God of the bible and Allah are one and the same. Our God is not a God of confusion. There is only one who loves disorder, lies, confusion, strife, division, etc. and that is Satan.
The biggest reason I hate the phrase "a higher power" is because those who turn to it, are literally turning to Satan, regardless of what they call their higher power. There are only two choices to be made in this life, not 3 or more. We can choose to honor God or choose to honor Satan, and that's it. Anyone who says they don't choose either one is lying to themselves, for even not making a decision is to choose Satan. There is no such thing as "sitting on the fence". There is only one Truth that will save you, and that Truth is Jesus Christ, God Almighty. To those who are offended by not be given more choices, I have to wonder why they aren't offended by not being given more choices as to what kind of "air" humans are allowed to breathe to exist, or what their internal organs do. It's the height of conceit to make demands of the One who created you! Especially when that One, loves you and wants above all to give you an abundant life now and for eternity!
For more information and more Truth about "a higher power", please see the following articles:
God as You Conceive Him/Her/It to Be
www.thebereancall.org/content/god-you-conceive-himherit-be
In Defense of the Faith - “A Higher Power by Whatever Name”?
www.seektoknowthetruth.com/2013/03/in-defense-of-faith-higher-power-by.html
People Of Truth In An Age Of Deception
bible.org/seriespage/new-years-1994-people-truth-age-deception-1-and-2-timothy-and-titus