May 28, 2012|9:22 am

Altered states of consciousness and other mystical practices open doors in the spiritual realm. Once a door is opened, a person becomes vulnerable to any spirits which come through that door. For example, a seance opens a door. So do animal sacrifices....and all voodoo rituals as well. Astrology is another spiritual exercise which opens a door. Even something seemingly as innocent as placing a Native American "dreamcatcher" above your bed opens a door in the spiritual realm.

A number of years ago a mother heard me talk about dreamcatchers. She told me that her daughter had been having nightmares every night for years. She immediately removed the dreamcatcher from her daughter's bed. The first night the dreamcatcher came down, the nightmares stopped and never came back. Close the spiritual door and you close off access to unwanted spirits.

Hypnosis is basic to the Eastern religions. Prominent hypnotists have estimated that there are probably over 100 different stages of hypnotic trance. Christians should never allow themselves to be put in a trance....regardless of who is leading you into that mental state of relaxation. No matter what obstacles we face, God will help us if we rely upon Him rather than magical or mystical experiences. It is very dangerous to open hidden spiritual doors through hypnosis.

These doors are "hidden" because they are invisible to the human eye. You also don't see the spirits that come through these doors. Likewise, you don't see the Holy Spirit or Jesus when you trust Christ for salvation. Nevertheless, God enters your heart through a door in the spiritual realm the moment you are converted.

St. Paul asked, "Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard?" (Galatians 3:2) There is only one right answer. The Holy Spirit enters a person's life through the door of Jesus Christ when that person believes the good news of the Gospel.

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Hypnosis operates on the other side of the ledger. As one New Age author put it, "Hypnosis can be an open door to psychic experiences of many kinds." Born again believers should never turn to psychic experiences to help them solve a problem. God is our deliverer and our defense. God is not the author of hypnosis.

Yoga opens hidden spiritual doors as well. The physical exercises of yoga are designed to prepare the body for the spiritual changes which yoga produces. Some of the reported symptoms of a "Kundalini Awakening" through yoga include: itching, burning, cramping, twitching of skin and body, severe emotional mood swings, anxiety, depression, rage, fear and dread, mental confusion, and even paranormal activity. In short, yoga never produces Christ-centered peace and joy. The Holy Spirit uses the Scriptures and our faith in Christ to produce that good fruit....not the mystical practices of Eastern religions.

A person may enter into a seance or hypnosis or yoga with innocent motives. That doesn't solve the problem. When you open a door to spirits, you place yourself in harm's way....unless you are turning to the Holy Spirit. No born again believer should utilize yoga or hypnosis because of the spiritual dangers associated with these practices. Even when facilitated by a "professional," the dangers far outweigh any potential benefits.

Excerpt from:

Hypnosis and Yoga Open Hidden Spiritual Doors