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Today, while I was waiting to go on stage for the Nutcracker, one of my friends/acquaintances was entertaining everyone around her by predicting things about them. She is genuinely convinced she is a psychic, and when some of the other boys started teasingly mocking her she became very defensive and she couldn't stand them. Anyway, I'm concerned about her because the last time I spoke to her, she was a committed Christian. Should I confront her about this? I mean, it's not just me--the Bible does say we shouldn't dabble in witchcraft and soothsaying and such, right?
Thanks a bunch,
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Yeah, you probably should confront her. It really sounds to me like you already know this.
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something similar happened to me a little while ago. me and my friends were at a christians cafe playing pool and stuff, and theses two middle aged ladies come over to us and claimed they had the gift of profecy. i was like, "hmmm.... ok then...." and i thought they were a few french fries short of a happy meal (if you know what i mean). but then after we left i found out that they had nailed my friends birthday, and that they had told my other friend what God's call for him was (youth ministry, and he already knew that.) so i was a little creeped out. apparently these two were from some pentacostal type church.
so i was wondering if they were actually evil? cause they claimed to be christians, and they didn't give the credit to themselves, so was this bad?
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Originally Posted by irtrogdor something similar happened to me a little while ago. me and my friends were at a christians cafe playing pool and stuff, and theses two middle aged ladies come over to us and claimed they had the gift of profecy. i was like, "hmmm.... ok then...." and i thought they were a few french fries short of a happy meal (if you know what i mean). but then after we left i found out that they had nailed my friends birthday, and that they had told my other friend what God's call for him was (youth ministry, and he already knew that.) so i was a little creeped out. apparently these two were from some pentacostal type church.
so i was wondering if they were actually evil? cause they claimed to be christians, and they didn't give the credit to themselves, so was this bad? They didn't give the credit to themselves, but did they give God the credit.
I know some people who are prophetic and can tell a LOT about people's life just through analysing their spirit. I don't know how they do it, but it's obviously God. So it would not always evil.
But to Jen, it seems like this would be something you could talk to her about. Find out what her thoughts are about it and what God's part is in it. You could probably help her.
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Being right about somone by "analyzing their spirit" doesn't necessarily mean that that information is from God, though. Prophecy is a pretty tricky subject.
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Yeah, I think I am going to approach her about it, but it's going to be difficult to do without her getting defensive. Any one got any ideas? Otherwise, I'm gonna give it my best shot. I think I'll just ask her firstly what she believes, and then we'll go from there.
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just take her real easy dont run up to her and be like you doing wich craft your going to hell! you gotta slowly put it in a conversation and you might not even want to say it but just hint at it like a mother trucker...thats what i would do
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There is a spiritual gift called 'discernment' and another one called 'prophecy' then 'teaching.' I'm really strong in all three of these. Being strong in all of them, I found that I can have an idea of whats gonna happen to people...and a certin insite others don't. I KNOW it's God in me though, and I KNOW it's NOT predicting the future...nor do I call it even prophecy, it's just an idea thats God sent.
She may have the same thing, just she's mistaking it for being able to see the 'future' and predict things about people instead of knowing that it's a gift from God.
She might not even intend it to be witchcraft or anything. Be sure that you don't take offence against her untill you have all the details you need. Try asking her about why she does it, and how she knows that what she says is gonna happen. Then, if she starts talking about witchpower and/or stuff like it...you have something to go on, but don't go in THINKING you know what she's thinking or anything.
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Originally Posted by Sith of blades There is a spiritual gift called 'discernment' and another one called 'prophecy' then 'teaching.' I'm really strong in all three of these. Being strong in all of them, I found that I can have an idea of whats gonna happen to people...and a certin insite others don't. I KNOW it's God in me though, and I KNOW it's NOT predicting the future...nor do I call it even prophecy, it's just an idea thats God sent.
She may have the same thing, just she's mistaking it for being able to see the 'future' and predict things about people instead of knowing that it's a gift from God.
She might not even intend it to be witchcraft or anything. Be sure that you don't take offence against her untill you have all the details you need. Try asking her about why she does it, and how she knows that what she says is gonna happen. Then, if she starts talking about witchpower and/or stuff like it...you have something to go on, but don't go in THINKING you know what she's thinking or anything.
I strongly agree.
Today there is a tendencey to call anything supernatual evil. I'm not saying that every situation like this is good, this should be handled with care, but you also shouldn't jump to conclusions. If possible find someone who is a strong Christian and has the gift of 'discernment' (already mentioned) to help you. Overall, pray for guidence and try to find out who your friend gives credit to for this gift.
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Originally Posted by jengoesup Today, while I was waiting to go on stage for the Nutcracker, one of my friends/acquaintances was entertaining everyone around her by predicting things about them. She is genuinely convinced she is a psychic, and when some of the other boys started teasingly mocking her she became very defensive and she couldn't stand them. Anyway, I'm concerned about her because the last time I spoke to her, she was a committed Christian. Should I confront her about this? I mean, it's not just me--the Bible does say we shouldn't dabble in witchcraft and soothsaying and such, right?
Thanks a bunch,
You should just mind your own business. Not everyone want's to be a committed christian. There are many other religions and christian isn't the only one. If a person wants to become christian they will. But you shouldn't go and give them a huge lecture about it. It she wants to "dabble" in witchcraft. So be it. It's really none of your business.
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Well, I really haven't said much to her about it since, because she hasn't been doing it; I would prefer only to confront her if she's doing it. Secondly, whenever she predicts things or whenever she's near the madrigals group, they criticize and make fun of her; and I don't want to jump in right after they've given her the works. Thirdly, she has expressed interest in becoming a committed Christian, or at least seemed to be one. When I was an atheist, I told her there was no Jesus and that the Shroud was just a myth, and she nearly welled up in tears and called me a b****, among saying other things. I guess people can change between now and then, but it just seemed like she was committed to Christ. Though tossing vulgarities at someone isn't exactly the best way to express it...
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Originally Posted by spillxyourxguts You should just mind your own business. Not everyone want's to be a committed christian. There are many other religions and christian isn't the only one. If a person wants to become christian they will. But you shouldn't go and give them a huge lecture about it. It she wants to "dabble" in witchcraft. So be it. It's really none of your business.
If someone calls themselves a Christian and is doing something that is against the will of God as outlined by the Bible then it is our duty as another Christian to call them out on it in the interest of the glory of God. This should be done in a non-judgemental and respectful manner. If someone has given up on Christianity, you are right, that is their decision; however, as a fellow human and fellow Christian I think we have a right to ask why. That person can say what they want but why not ask? On a non-spiritual level it at least shows that we are interested in a fellow human being.
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Originally Posted by OneHope If someone calls themselves a Christian and is doing something that is against the will of God as outlined by the Bible then it is our duty as another Christian to call them out on it in the interest of the glory of God.
Yes, absolutely agree. It's our duty as brothers & sisters in Christ to keep each other accountable...kindly and non-judgmentally as OneHope said, but none the less there's a good reason that Jen is interested.
Jen, I think if it's something she's still doing I'd ask her about it. Not harshly, but just talk to her about it. Most of all pray for her.
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Resurrection.