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“The tragedy is that AA becomes the new addiction”

I have looked at the 12 Steps program closely, and have discussed it with many who are in AA. The tragedy is that AA becomes the new addiction. I have talked with people who say they are Christians and that they are trusting Christ for eternity, yet they cannot trust Him to keep them off alcohol during this life. They are desperately afraid to leave AA, because they believe it is only through AA that they can stay dry. So AA actually keeps them from the true deliverance, freedom, and joy they could know through Christ! According to AA, you are always a recovering alcoholic—never recovered. That isn’t biblical. Christ cures, heals, saves, delivers. –Dave Hunt

“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.” (Acts 3:6)

From The Berean Call, Apples of Gold, Dec. 4, 2023

WHEN CHRISTIANS TOLERATE EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY, YOU CANNOT GUARD THE FLOCK AGAINST WOLVES

I know, I know. So much easier to speak only about things like grace, and forgiveness, and love. And these are vital (an understatement). But the visible church has been and is being flooded with false teachers and teachings, with progressive “Christianity,” and hellish Bible versions, and pluralism, false television “Christs” and so much more.

People do not like to be warned. They do not like learning anything “negative” (even if true) especially if it’s about teachers or teachings they are enamored with.

Honor Christ and warn His people.

Help and warn those who are remaking, reshaping, or customizing a “Christ.”

The following is an article by Marsha West. She writes:

Like the Burger King Whopper, many people customize Jesus so that they can have Him their way. Nowadays the Jesus portrayed in the Bible is out! Passe! People who customize Jesus for whatever reason have no problem admitting that they do not hold to the infallibility of Holy Writ. Out with the Bible! The customizers have sculpted a modern-day culturally relevant man of the people Jesus who is fully onboard with their social justice agenda. Their Jesus would have no problem participating in a yoga class. In fact, he’d most likely lead the class. These customizers can imagine their Jesus beginning his class with the Hindu greeting: “Namaste (the divine in me bows to the divine in you).”

The person I described is “Have Him Your Way Jesus.” There is nothing biblical about him. Progressives believe that culturally relevant Jesus would march in an LGBTQIA+++ parade. He would also participate in a pro-abortion rally. …Continue reading article…

How involved were A.A.’s co-founders in spiritualism?

The men who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous were Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. Although neither was a Christian, they were men who cared deeply about helping alcoholics.

It is this continued portrayal of Dr. Bob Smith, and now Bill Wilson, as Christians, that has confused and deceived so many.

Both Wilson and Smith approved of and used a book called ‘Sermon on the Mount.’ This was written by New Thought adherent Emmet Fox, and was used as a mainstay in Alcoholics Anonymous until the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book was written.

It is not possible for men who follow and serve Christ to use this book. Why? The book denies that Christ is Savior, and in fact states that “Christ” is simply a title for Absolute Spiritual Truth.

And, of course, there was the spiritualism. Bill Wilson was immersed in it. Here is what early A.A. member Tom Powers says about the A.A. co-founders and their participation in this biblically forbidden activity:

“Now these people, Bill and Dr. Bob, believed vigorously and aggressively. They were working away at the spiritualism; it was not just a hobby.” (PASS IT ON, pg. 280) (emphasis mine)

Were these men Christians? No. Are the 12 Steps of Christ? No. Are the 12 Steps necessary for sobriety?

No.

It may be, however, that these Steps are necessary roadwork for the coming religious system.

But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! (Galatians 1:8)

Christians have a choice to make: Paul of Tarsus or Taurus the Bull. Which will it be?

According to Marsha West:

Profanity, pornography, programs laced with filth in movies and on cable assail us non-stop. Most people are offended by Hollywood’s obsession with polluting the culture. It is no secret that beginning with the tumultuous 1960s, Americans have become little more than trash receptacles for Hollywood’s filth.

While Hollywood goes about corrupting the culture through films, another more subtle force has infiltrated society and successfully corrupted young and old alike. You’ve probably guessed that I’m referring to “spirituality.” I’m not talking about organized religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam or Eastern religions.

I’m not even talking about bygone days when ancients like me referred to spirituality as New Age, New Age mysticism, or New Thought, “unifying mind-body-spirit.” Today, for many sojourners, spirituality is the quest for meaning and wholeness, a connection to a higher power, what some deem a “universal mind” or consciousness we can tap into. …continue reading article…

List: Authors NOT RECOMMENDED for Christians

Chris Lawson has compiled three lists (New Spirituality, “Christian” and non-Christian Mystics of the Past, and New Age Movement) of authors Christians should not read or rely on for spiritual knowledge or guidance.

The lists are extensive. This project had to have taken months to complete. Have you ever read or listened to an author and were…uneasy…about some of the information presented?

False teaching and teachers are pouring into the visible church. These go-to lists are a great place to start investigating.

Continue here for the 3 lists…