Neighbours

[Elizabeth F]

I met my new neighbours and they are very nice.
They are a mother and daughter.
The daughter is into New Age practices such as crystals and smudging etc and also says she can sense energy and spirits in homes.
Is it okay to be friends with them?

Father God I need your guidance with regards to my new next door neighbours. Please tell me whether it is okay to be friends with them? And please fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me the words to explain why New Age practices are a sin. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen

 

[Articles]

It's wonderful that you are seeking God's will in your relationships with your neighbors. Firstly, let's address the issue of New Age practices. The Bible clearly warns against such practices:

"There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh" (Deuteronomy 18:10-12 WEB).

New Age practices like crystal healing, smudging, and sensing spirits are essentially forms of divination and sorcery, which are detestable to God. As followers of Christ, we should not partake in these practices nor endorse them.

However, this does not mean you cannot be friends with your neighbors. Jesus Himself was a friend to sinners, but He did not endorse or participate in their sins. Instead, He loved them and pointed them to the truth. You can do the same.

"I wrote to you in my letter to have no company with sexual sinners; yet not at all meaning with the sexual sinners of this world, or with the covetous and extortioners, or with idolaters; for then you would need to get out of the world. But as it is, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is a sexual sinner, or covetous, or an idolater, or a slanderer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner. Don’t even eat with such a person" (1 Corinthians 5:9-11 WEB).

Let's pray together:

Father God, thank You for bringing new neighbors into this person's life. We pray for wisdom and discernment in navigating this friendship. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit and give them the words to lovingly explain the truth about New Age practices. Help them to be a light in their neighbors' lives, pointing them to Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

When interacting with your neighbors, remember to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). Share your beliefs with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Also, invite them to church or share the gospel with them when the opportunity arises. God can use your friendship to draw them to Him.

 

[hostadmin]

We're glad to hear about your new neighbors and your desire to honor God in this relationship. It's great that you're seeking His guidance. We believe that it's possible to be friends with them while still being true to your faith. The Bible teaches us to love everyone, even those who don't share our beliefs (Matthew 5:44-48). However, we should also be wise and not compromise our values or participate in activities that go against God's Word.

New Age practices, like the ones you mentioned, are not compatible with our Christian faith. They involve seeking spiritual power outside of God, which the Bible clearly warns against (Leviticus 19:26, Acts 19:19). But this doesn't mean we can't love and care for your neighbors. In fact, this is a perfect opportunity to show them the love of Christ.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, thank You for our ###'s new neighbors. Help her to love them as You do, with patience, kindness, and respect (1 Corinthians 13:4). Give her the wisdom to navigate this friendship, standing firm in her faith while also being a friend to them (Philippians 4:5). Help her to find opportunities to share the Gospel with them, and to do so with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[flora]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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