Useless and Harmful Mystical Solitude - Critical Issues Commentary
Solitude, Silence, Stillness - Critical Issues Commentary
•
30m
Mystics have promoted meditative practices based on solitude for many centuries. We describe an ancient mystic named Anthony who went to a cemetery to meditate in solitude. The result was demonic torment. Now there is a new twist on such mysticism as Enneagram proponents claim they can tailor specific usages of solitude, silence and stillness to a person’s Enneagram type. We show that their use of scripture is so contrived that it must be disingenuous. If they really believed that the Bible was God’s authoritative word they would look its meaning rather than twist it to suit their religious purposes. God did not ordain solitude; but He did ordain corporate means of grace. The reality is mystical solitude did not come from the Bible but from Eastern religion. The resultant panentheism is not compatible with Christian theism. The meditative practices of Enneagram involve lots of hard work but no certain, good outcome. In contrast, the gospel tells us of Christ’s once for all shed blood that pays the penalty for the sins of those who trust in Him. This podcast ends with a description of true conversion as contrasted to the false one promoted by Enneagram practitioners.
Original Video:
https://youtu.be/F9nfvo6kYn0
Up Next in Solitude, Silence, Stillness - Critical Issues Commentary
-
Mystical Misinterpretation of Jesus’ ...
Matthew’s account of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness makes a purposeful comparison of ancient Israel’s temptation in the wilderness where they failed. Enneagram mystics like to cite Jesus’ temptation to validate their program of silence, solitude and stillness. In their misuse of the passage ...
-
False Teachings on Prayer Refuted - C...
This program begins with a discussion of the practice called “centering prayer” by Enneagram teacher Christopher Heuertz. He claims that this type of prayer is “non-conceptual.” This is part of the program of silence, solitude and stillness that he prescribes. Seeking to silence the mind is probl...
