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This has nothing to do with the kingdom of lightBrother, to be clear:
It's a question. There has been excellent discourse. I'm continuing to ask questions to aid in discerning where the line is (or if there even is a line).
I've never used a ouija board, I've never even knowingly been in the presence of one. I had no idea there were instructions or printed incantations or anything until someone mentioned it in this thread.
If a believer reads the first post and doesn't read the overwhelming responses of "bad idea" and some very good responses as to scripturally correct ways, the responsibility lies where?
I enjoy Christianforums.com as a way of working out my overactive mind on topics that don't immediately impact my life looking more like Jesus (loving others, manifesting the kingdom, etc).
In no way am I looking to waylay, injure, or cause danger to anyone. I figure if someone can read the posts, they can reason the posts.
Are you talking about the FATHER of THE LORD JESUS CHRIST answering you in a variety of ways?I have never used a Ouija board, nor do I ever plan on using one.
Frankly I fall in the camp that says that you are not communicating with either the dead or with demons which you use such a device. It is a game made by a toy company in which human beings push a planchette on a board. If it happens to give answers it is because one person is looking or simply by dumb luck. And the name Ouija, BTW, simply means yes-yes.
To me the danger from such devices is not demonic possession but rather that people come to rely on them instead of trusting God. "I'm not sure if I should schedule that trip or take that job or ask that person out, let me check with the Ouija board."
Oh, and to get back to the OP, why would you use a Ouija board to talk with God? I talk with God daily, and God answers in a variety of ways.
Your a mystic and you don't know that St. John of the cross considered these "things" as "curious" or "querious" and it is written that he very bluntly took them away as intrusions in the growth and well being of ones soulThere is a language-culture disconnect here.
I am not familiar with Christians who view there as being "things... used for the Devil" or 'things used only for God'. Or, even Christians who consider "devil worshipers" real.
These are not mainstream Christian beliefs...
I do have some non-mainstream Christian beliefs, personally, but largely accept mainstream Christianity. With some disagreements here and there, depending on denomination or branch.
I do not accept small groups who view all Christians who are outside their small group: as unsaved and not real Christians.
I have found real believers in these sorts of groups, and I really pray and feel for them. That must be some kind of hell.
Are you trying to escape a superstitious group which views all other Christians as unsaved?
It sounds like you have been taught some odd things and yet, assume these are mainstream thoughts, however... so I would think, whatever sub-branch of Pentecostalism you belong to, at least, may not view all non-group members as unsaved?
Not sure...
Again, language-cultural disconnect... your profile does not say much about your religious background.
(Or personal background...)
Why are you shouting and what are you implying?Are you talking about the FATHER of THE LORD JESUS CHRIST answering you in a variety of ways?
Could you please provide the scriptures you are referring toSomeone once said to me, 'prayer should be a dialogue'.
But... you do know Ouija boards are made by Parker Brothers, right?
Generally, this sort of thing ends up rejecting the voice of God within one's heart, is the major problem there. Why focus energy on trying to use a Parker Brother's toy, when God speaks in the hearts of all believers? (As John said, 'if the word remains in us, we know the Lord does', which at the very least means it is the Spirit who brings Scripture to our hearts everyday. )
Otherwise, no, as there will be a lot of baggage with the Ouija board, if anyone considers it "something", if they remove that baggage of ghost talking, necromancy, and demon summoning (or whatever)... then, what is left? Nothing but a board game.
I'm not shoutingWhy are you shouting and what are you implying?
Yes, God answers prayers in many ways.
Yes you are referring to THE FATHER of the LORD JESUS CHRIST?Why are you shouting and what are you implying?
Yes, God answers prayers in many ways.
Yes you are referring to THE FATHER of the LORD JESUS CHRIST?
And can you provide me with an example of what you mean by GOD answers prayers in many ways
How does GOD speak to us today
There's only ONE TRUTH and ONE FOUNDATIONThere is a language-culture disconnect here.
I am not familiar with Christians who view there as being "things... used for the Devil" or 'things used only for God'. Or, even Christians who consider "devil worshipers" real.
These are not mainstream Christian beliefs...
I do have some non-mainstream Christian beliefs, personally, but largely accept mainstream Christianity. With some disagreements here and there, depending on denomination or branch.
I do not accept small groups who view all Christians who are outside their small group: as unsaved and not real Christians.
I have found real believers in these sorts of groups, and I really pray and feel for them. That must be some kind of hell.
Are you trying to escape a superstitious group which views all other Christians as unsaved?
It sounds like you have been taught some odd things and yet, assume these are mainstream thoughts, however... so I would think, whatever sub-branch of Pentecostalism you belong to, at least, may not view all non-group members as unsaved?
Not sure...
Again, language-cultural disconnect... your profile does not say much about your religious background.
(Or personal background...)
1stcenturylady has already provided an excellent answer.Yes you are referring to THE FATHER of the LORD JESUS CHRIST?
And can you provide me with an example of what you mean by GOD answers prayers in many ways
How does GOD speak to us today
What did she say that was incorrect? I'm not seeing your point.Hebrews 1 and Ephesians 2 provide a better one since it is GOD's WORD over man's
It's neither. There's nothing paranormal or supernatural about it.
-CryptoLutheran
Have you ever played with one?
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