Dear Pastors, I attended a holiday party where a hypnotist was brought in as entertainment. It made me a little uncomfortable. Is it OK for a Christian to be hypnotized?
I was suffering from fear like you wouldn't know. I was about to seek a hypnotist, thank God I ended up knowing that I had a spirit of fear and it needed to be casted out of me in the Name of Jesus. Now I'm 100% set free
@@loobylouboti please add me on Facebook Rafal Korkise I live in Sydney Australia. I prefer using messenger. But basically I was suffering with chronic fear and anxiety etc for about 1 year, when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour that's when I started to get delivered from evil spirits that were living in me. It's spiritual war but I'm happy to continue the conversation in messenger because I can easily ask you questions and so on in there
If you have a headache you may seek a physician. If you have a mental issue of any sort, you may seek a psychologist or perhaps a hypnotherapist. We all rely on other people and I think it is dangerous to create a sharp dichotomy between relying on others and relying on God. Afterall, Jesus points to our neighbors, he wants us to be a community, to be interdependent of one another. Of course, there are bad hypnotherapists, as well as their are bad psychologists, physicians, and pastors. But the act of hypnosis is not an evil in itself, how can it be? It's the state of mind that you automatically enter before falling asleep, upon waking up - even often while reading a book, watching a movie or doing something that gives you this feeling of letting go of your worries and just relaxing your mind. That's what the state of hypnosis is. What we do while being in this state and how we treat others who are in that state - that is the discussion that we might have as Christians. Hypnotherapy is - when peformormed correctly - a very gentle therapy. It is a way of relaxing the mind so that we can better take in a positive message. So being in a state of hypnosis while sitting in church will actually just make the message sink in a bit deeper. If the message speaks to you. If not, you will just reject it. I can not induct hypnosis upon an atheist and convince them that they will now seek Christ - unless that is a desire that they already have. But an atheist who is afraid of converting because they've learnt how silly and stupid Christian people are, might in fact benefit because they have the desire but are held back by fear and other defence mechanisms. A hypnotherapist might succeed in creating an atmosphere in which you allow yourself to open up to and get in touch with your true desires, so that you - during the session - acquire some experience with connecting to them. This knowledge can help you go in the direction that you really want to instead of the one that you are going because of fear of rejection from your social network. As I said, of course this can be done in ways that aren't "Christian" but the action itself of helping a person to get in touch with themselves really does seem to me as a nice act of charity.
People think hypnosis is like what they see in the movies where someone is hypnotized to go kill someone or commit a crime or something of that nature. Hypnosis is actually just rewiring your subconscious mind to be healthy and to heal from past trauma
I've been doing hypnosis for 25 years and I just want to clarify a few things here. A hypnotist cannot make you do anything you don't want to do. Even with stage shows, you'll see a lot of people on stage asked to step down because they didn't want to participate in a certain suggestion. They are still in control and if I were to suggest something not akin to their wants, they'd just wake up. For instance, there was a conference of hypnotists doing a seminar. One guy was out into a deep trance for the demonstration. But in the midst of it, a fire alarm went off. Guess who shot up and was the first guy to exit the building? You are still in control. Hypnosis is a natural state and we go through it all day long. Trance is as simple as driving and losing track of time, daydreaming, reading a book, watching a movie, being on the internet, playing video games, studying. You just zone out and go into a different 'reality'. But you aren't trapped in it and are still in control. And as far as the suggestion part of hypnosis, we'll your mother was probably the best hypnotist you've ever met. Let me know if this sounds familiar. You were misbehaving as a kid and all mom had to say to you was '1...2........3..............' and you'd stop misbehaving immediately. That's all it is. As far as the therapy of it, I help people lose weight, quit smoking, stop anxiety, pain, drugs, etc. I help people get control of themselves instead of suffering things that bind them. Consider it an exorcism of sorts. And I get that you might want to ask God to do that for you. But you still go to a doctor or a dentist or perhaps even a psychologist for things. We don't ask God to fix those things without still seeing a professional. There is a lot of misunderstandings about hypnosis and what it really is. I hope I've cleared out some mystery for anyone reading..
This is helpful, I am a newer Christian, and I’ve dabbled in the occult. My husband has been interested in hypnosis for a while, he has been watching more videos about it, and he is getting good. He has put my daughter and her friend in hypnosis a couple times, and they do everything he suggests. I was wondering if it is a type of witchcraft.....making people do “whatever “ you suggest, and sometimes they don’t remember what you said to them...not sure how I feel about that. I definitely see how it can be good, I have anxiety and low confidence, my daughter has anger issues....but I was worried about hypnosis taking the place of the Holy Spirit, with these issues. You are right though, we do seek professional help along with prayer, most of the time. Have you ever had negative side effects from doing hypnosis?
Let me just say this. If you are a Christian and truly belive christ died for your sins and is your savior.... You have nothing to fear from trance states. O ye of little faith. Ps. These guys used the words "quick fix" and "work around". Hypnosis isn't a quick fix or work around. It's a process that you have to work at. Not only does the hypnotist have to be good, you have to be good at being hypnotized. This isn't a quick fix by any means. These men speak badly about hypnosis as they want you to come to them for these issues. Organized religion is very lucrative.
They are decievers they tell you the person has controll then why when they say they dont like doing something strange like jump scream and smake your bottom why if emberassing would they do it oh becouse they believe its an excuse to do something without responsability dont lie hipnotnotizm takes controll over that person through suggestion you can make them think there is a rabbit shoot the rabbit but rather shot a person in there mind was an excuse ! No they didnt want to shoot someone they though in there mind it was a rabbit( hunting ) lol so think on it
@@platoherman6957 what is freely given you freely give Its not about money money is used to help the advancement of the gospels and helping those in need Love gift are for the pasters priest decons to keep them from debt Dont think that they are profiting because they are not all glory honer and power belongs to GOD they have their reward and its not here on earth Repent and accept that JESUS IS LORD OF LORD AND KING OF KINGS
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
Praise be to God. Psalms 118:8-9 '' It's better to trust in the Lord than to depend on human beings, it's better to trust in the Lord than to depend on human leaders" Turn to God for all your needs and wants not hypnotist. Seek first the kingdom of God and everything else shall be added unto you.
Please pray for me I been going for that last 7 months trought this mental battle, fear, anxiety, depression feels like hell on earth mental torture please whomever reads this pray for me I believe in the power of prayer JESUS CHRIST can heal me.
What happened can you explain, that your depression occurred? Have you heard of Schuman Resonance 7 Ghz meditation/healing music hit it up on youtube and try to meditate simply taking deep breaths and exhale. But don't use WiFi use direct cable connection, or download it on your phone and turn your phone on airplane mode ;) peace and love
Yes but God created us in his image and we r smart enough to create medication to help as well. Quit living in hell and get medicated! how much more will you be effective in this world if you are medicated and can actually live out God's calling on your life?
These guys have such a misunderstanding of hypnotism it's laughable. All suggestion is self-suggestion. We each have the responsibility, and ability, to accept or reject any suggestion.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
The devil is a master deceiver! I can't believe how many people think hypnosis is an acceptable practice for a Christian. Where is that in the Bible? My Bible tells me to turn to Jesus. He is the master healer, meditate on God's word, have faith in the Lord.
I have become more spiritual and connect to myself via hypnosis. I have been about to access the subconscious of my mind, which carries 95 percent over the 5 percent conscious to heal from physical and trauma. The power the mind is outstanding and I personally feel this information will prevent so many people from healing their spirt, mind and soul. You are controlled by a hypnotist, you are guided to the root issue of the people to your can then heal. With all respect I believe more research should be carried out before shutting down something I have found is life transforming. When you drive and you don't know how you got there, that's a hypnosis state so your mind naturally goes there as God intended. This is sent with good intention and to create awareness of the power of your subconscious mind. Much love ❤
These guys are missing the point of hypnosis and demonstrating a ton of ignorance over the subject. They’re also just pulling random verses, that have nothing to do with hypnosis, to support their personal ideas.
Sounds to me like some preachers who are afraid of other professional mind influencers moving in on their territory. I have 25 years experience in Pentecostal churches, a Masters of Divinity, and certifications in hypnotherapy. Pentecostal preachers and evangelists are some of the best hypnotists I’ve ever seen.
Oh yea! I used to love going to a good ol’ Pentecostal service and be brainwashed with the programming I chose because I wanted to grow in certain areas of Bible teaching Kind of like seeking hypnotherapy for a certain desired result We still go to experts for weight loss, building muscle and public speaking coaching for example.. Very well said, sir! Nothing like a powerful Pentecostal sermon preached with vigour 😊
When you have tried everthing possible and prayed so hard but no results and suffering severe sleep deprivation for months only getting around 3 hours sleep at night and feeling at breaking point i cant see why this would be bad as last resort. As god uses dtrs to heal the body i cant see any harm if only for this purpose 🤔
I do not think it is against christianity. Pastors do the same thing although they are working through God they are still a person with suggestions from THEIR perception of what the Bible says. Secondly the person doing hypnosis is NOT luring you in. Many hypnotist want you to lure yourself to your inner self. For example, there is a video that wants you to say tons of positive things to yourself while concentrating and relaxing. Many times we have so much going on that we do not allow ourselves to just focus on what's going on deep within. If I say " I am strong" " I am positive " " I will be successful " etc is NOT relinquishing ourselves to another being. You aren't giving your mind to someone else. Hypnotist focus on finding solutions by assisting us with our own control. Alot of what these preachers are saying is coming from a very naive perspective. You shouldn't speak if you do not know the facts. These comments I'd expect from an amateur who was just guessing here and there. I believe in God and it is not about NOT WANTING TO WAIT. I give myself plenty of time. This is something that helps especially for people like me..who has many mental health issues and racing thoughts..and many other issues that make it hard to give myself the attention I need in order face these issues.
I believe in scripture, but I feel this was an ignorant glossing over and blanket dismal of a potentially serious subject. I think being spiritually minded is one thing, but where was the seriousness, understanding or respect for and due diligence to the subject here?🤔
I know a lot of doctors use it for diagnosis like psychologist If you drive down the highway long enough and you forget where you're going that's hypnosis to
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
Hypnosis allows the client to go back to trauma and reframe it so that they do not carry that pain with them any more. Counselling keeps the critical part of our brain "awake" which can interfere with the memories in our subconscious. What I think I am hearing from you is that since we are sinners we can allow that part of us to come alive in hypnosis and possibly strengthen to pull away from Christ's teachings?
Hypnosis is demonic. What commands do they use to put you in the trance state? Is it of Jesus? Did Jesus ever hypnotist anyone, nor the apostles? Where is the origin of Hypnosis? What are the effects? It can be use to control a weak minded person. It is definitely not of God. Be aware.
Yeah so are you saying medication is wrong too? That is affecting your mind. That chemical in the pill is changing your mind but heck is be in a mess if I didn't have medication. I have depression because this world is fallen, but I believe christ gave us a mind to create that sweet little pill to help me. Please educate me how medication would be different than hypnosis?
This still isn’t right. The Bible tells us to be filled by the holy spirit. When that happens, we obtain fruits from him such as love, allowing us to love Jesus. Self-hypnosis is relying on your own strength and that is wrong
Your Mind is very powerful. When I do it I pray for a great power to support me and result are phemonal and life transforming. Finding the power within has changed my life and I have become spiritual from this practice. I'm confused if God didn't support this why have I been blessed with so much positivity and I have passed this onto many who have now transformed
I know 4 people who get hypnotized to quit smoking. It worked. Ive been working verybhard to and I wanted to try it but I dont want to disobey our father.
There were some good points, like the control of our own will. And bypassing the ability to strengthen your own will. Deliverence wasn't addressed. you cant have someone ungodly putting something into us.... But Addiction is destructive & crippling for people, making them desperate. Even after seeking help from the Lord for it it can remain. Spiritually, hypnotism is a big no for a believer I've thought. A deliverance ministry should be sought. That allows the truth of it to be dealt with. It's hard to agree with running to the doctor as well where pharmakia is so easily handed out.
Ok guys seriously, do some more research on hypnosis. Hypnosis only does what you do all the time, forming new neural patterns from your experiences. Instead of forming them in your everyday life, you form them form direct suggestions from someone. As I recalled, you're supposed to be transformed by the renewing of your mind aren't you? Well what is Christian counseling for? You don't just read the bible, you also talk to be people and their counsel renews your mind. Well how is this any different? If you have a pattern in your brain that tells you to be addicted to cigarettes, and you don't want to get lung cancer, then how is using hypnosis to quit smoking not a form of mind renewal? It's heling you to move away from addiction an towards better health, which is something that god's word says you should do, correct? Hypnosis is not spiritual, it's biological. And in regards to the other person being in control, don't let someone who you don't trust hypnotize you. You're not surrendering your will to them permanently, you're just entering in a stat to were accelerated and unfiltered learning occurs, and your brain takes in any and all information without filtering it. Do don't give me the Galations garbage about self control being the fruit of the spirit. You are twisting the verse out of it's original context. Just don't be stupid and see an ethical hypnotist who won't manipulate you. And to clarify, I am a follower of Jesus and an amateur hypnotist. And an exorcist / deliverance minister as well. And a preacher and a counselor who had discipled people using the scriptures and presented them in sermons. So I think I ought to be pretty well qualified to speak on the matter.
Hypnosis is not something we go through about doing our normal things everyday, but it's about when the person isn't conscience of what their doing and they are being controlled. It's extremely demonic
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
I just watched 5 hypnotists that don't even know they are hypnotists, fill us suggestible people, with their suggestions. If you've ever watched a faith healer, you have watched a hypnotist giving post hypnotic suggestions.
So many illogicalities and misunderstandings in one discussion. Let me on your broadcast to openly discuss points and let us all agree to only use scripture as the end focus if the discussion?
Jesus understood the power of the mind, which is why the Bible tell us to be sober minded it is not wise. Also when you are under hypnosis you are spiritually taking off the helmet of salvation. Which can allow the enemy to come in like a flood and attack.. best to just Trust in the Lord
Relying on a source outside of God is making that our God. However, our own words have power. Use the Scripture to change our mind about food or about fear or whatever we are seeing a hypnotist for. The sin is not in going to the hypnotist, the sin is when we are turning to another source other than God. The Lord longs to be gracious to you, He rises to show you compassion. Is. 30:18 ... He can't help us if we turn away to other sources. If we turn to Him he will provide. If we turn minute by minute feeding on the Word (which is Jesus, the Word became flesh) feeding our spirit, our soul (mind, will, emotions) will be healed, and the body will follow. Spirit, soul, and body, in that order.
"When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD; because of these same detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the LORD your God" - Deut 18:9-13. Hypnosis is a form of witchcraft bcos you are being controlled by a person/ a spirit, opening yourself up to demons. Pls beware!
None of those things mentioned in scripture pertains to clinical Hypnotherapy. Just like none pertains to taking antidepressants (that could cause horrible side effects.) We are also not supposed to sit around and expect God to take our wellness journey for us. He expects us to be wise, take responsibility for our health. And have faith that he'll take care of the what we can not. His way may be the through the doctor who learned about neuro science who created a pill to ellivate suffering. Or through the Hypnotherapist who helps you kick that porn addiction or who helps you release resentments towards someone. There is a lot that can be done for Gods glory with hyonotherapy. It all depends on intention.
@@essenceofhealing9429 rubbish, u sound like a new age movement agent. Your type pick & chose which part of the scriptures to believe or not making you an unbeliever. 1 Tim 4: 1 "Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons"
@@essenceofhealing9429 I won't go into my opinion on hypnosis. I just wanted to say that I absolutely love the part where you say "that we can't expect God to take our wellness journey for us" Best statement I've read in a while.
I like how the show is titled hard questions and being hypnotized somehow managed to even be subjected to gradation. That is, it's funny that hypnosis is considerably controversial despite plenty of other topics they seem to avoid altogether.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
Dear Lord, my neighbor in Christ Ande Taylor struggles with hypnosis. Help him to realize that hypnosis does not come from You, but is a product of the power of Satan. But most of all, our prayer is that he be set free of the grip of the occult powers he struggles with. For we ask it in Jesus Name, Amen. ✝️❤️🙏👼
@@andrewkennedy4886 thank you for your praying for me. Please keep praying for me because since 5-13-2020 I've been getting attacked in my dreams by succubus. The demons are rape ing me. I'm seeking repentance as of now seek my Lord Jesus Christ. I'll be praying as much as I can. I've reach rock bottom now I'm regretting everything that cause this. But, its for the good it's woke me up to what I've been dealing with. God is Great.
Ultimately, they mostly are correct, but sometimes they get a little too religious sounding. Bottom line is, it is much BETTER to get so good at faith, prayer, taking Authority through Christ, biblical meditation that you can change yourself with Gods help. Even if maybe hypnosis isn't demonic, it's not the best way to make changes. Mastering prayer and biblical principles is MUCH better than hypnosis, if you go about it the right way
Good morning, me too I spoke this morning @10am with one & I was comfortable the spirit of God said go find out if is Biblical? I’m glad I did Thank you for this channel & your comment I’m going to repent now
If the hypnotist is doing it only for entertainment purposes, it is not harmful. You are subject to many subconscious influences and attempts to manipulate your thoughts every day, but you usually don't notice it.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
@@BriannaLifeCoach All charismatic, born-again Evangelical preachers are sorcerers, especially ones that do faith healing, exorcism or preach about prophecy. Sorcerers use supernatural theatrics to fleece their followers.
You've obviously never had severe depression or anxiety. If that were true then cancer killing me is because I didn't have enough faith. No this world is falling it started when Adam and Eve send
@@paulakapfer9187 No, you must have read it wrong because I never said, nor inferred illness is a sign of a lack of faith. There is some cult group that claims that though, can't remember their name. My whole post was based around the vid title concerning "hypnotized"...there is nothing that hypnotized can give you that you can not receive, and more, from the Spirit itself.
Hypnotherapists don't take control of someones mind lol it's no different to going into a trance by praying or worshipping You guys need to actual study hypnosis Your not inviting anything in This is so uninformed There's a difference between a hypnotist and a hypnotherapist
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you
I'm so ashamed of making deposit on NLP. I quickly asked for forgiveness and cancel my spot with them. Wasn't sure whether I'll be able to get back deposit. After making some studies, and prayer, Holy Spirit gave me wisdom by knowing NLP treat techniques as a tool, but the Holy Spirit is alive, not a tool. The reason if you practice NLP, it's all about yourself and you'll blunt your relationship with the Holy Spirit, it's going to be hard to reconnect again
I hypnotized a woman once. She turned white and extremely cold. I told her she would feel refreshed when she wakes up right after I clapped once. It did not last long because I was terrified for her life. She had no memory of what happened, but just commented that she felt great. Her coloring came back to normal right away. We need to stay away from this dangerous behavior. I didn't know that Jesus loved us and paid for our sins in full. I did know that something was wrong. Man's attempts at playing power games like hypnosis and wizard games are awful.
Lucid dreaming is satanic because I tried it and it's of devil. Like in that one movie . Bobbie busha football is of the devil. GOD made the planet's and the people now we have good people had people demonic people and unsaved people and saved people .I'm trying to get the affirmations out of my head , ok my friend good luck