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Championed by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lady Gaga, who all testify to its power, the practice of Manifesting<\/strong> is more popular than ever. It’s all over social media and a massive commercial industry offering people the chance to ‘claim’<\/strong> what they want in life through positive thought<\/strong> and rituals. I’ve also noticed it popping up in conversations with family friends and on TV programs; just light hearted stuff- \u201cI\u2019m going to manifest this treat\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cLet\u2019s manifest winning this competition\u201d<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Framed in the language of \u2018positivity\u2019<\/strong> and \u2018good vibes\u2019<\/strong>, for many it\u2019s hard to see the harm in it when \u2018all it does is help people achieve their dreams\u2019<\/strong>. However, as Christian believers what are we to make of this increasingly popular trend of MANIFESTING<\/strong>?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s potentially confusing territory because Manifesting<\/strong> has much of the language and the principles of faith outlined in the scriptures regarding Christian practice, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cNow faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.\u201d (Hebrews 11:1)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So in this article I will identify what scriptural manifesting is, where the modern cult of Manifesting<\/strong> comes from (which I will designate for the sake of clarity with a capital M) and what we can learn from this about our own faith walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

MANIFESTING IN THE BIBLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As Christians we should be very familiar with the term \u2018manifest\u2019 or \u2018manifesting\u2019 because it is used throughout the scriptures to describe the phenomenon of something spiritual becoming physical.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Greek words translated as manifest<\/strong> or manifesting<\/strong> (phanero\u014d, phaner\u014dsis, apokal\u00fdpto) in the Bible are words that mean revealing or being made known. The sense of the word is that when something is purely spiritual it is hidden, but when it is made physical it is revealed, made known or manifest<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

GOOD MANIFESTATIONS IN SCRIPTURE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For example, the letter to Timothy tells us that God himself was made manifest in Jesus:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThis beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.\u201d 1 Timothy 3:16 NASB<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jesus is also said to have manifested his glory or divinity through the miracles he performed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThis beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.\u201d John 2:11 NASB<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It is evident that believers also manifest the power of God as we read of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit<\/strong> through the spiritual gifts that he gives to each one for ministries like healing and prophecy:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cNow to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.\u201d \u202d\u202d1 Corinthians\u202c \u202d12\u202c:\u202d7\u202c NIV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

NEGATIVE MANIFESTATIONS IN SCRIPTURE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

However, the term manifesting is also used in a negative context in scripture, because, as we have seen, manifesting simply means that what is hidden or spiritual is being revealed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cNow the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness\u2026\u201d Galatians 5:19<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There are many spiritual powers which, according to the scriptures, seek to dominate and destroy us by driving us towards greed, lust and pride. The spirit of the flesh <\/b>is one of these powers along with the spirit of the world<\/b> and the devil<\/b> (Ephesians 2:1-3). This is key to understanding the dangers of ‘Manifesting’.<\/p>\n

So we have established that \u2018manifestations\u2019<\/strong> in the context of the scriptures is neither good nor bad in itself, but a way of describing the revealing of what is spiritual or hidden. However, the wilful act of<\/strong> manifesting<\/strong> is an entirely different matter! It is not a passive thing but a powerful reality or life changing power<\/strong> that is determined by the will of a spiritual personality – whether that be divine, angelic, demonic or human.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE MODERN CULT OF MANIFESTING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The practice of Manifesting<\/strong> may draw on this same scriptural principle of \u2018revealing that which is hidden through spiritual power\u2019<\/strong> – but its root is not in the Holy Spirit (though proponents may like to think its the same thing). In this respect – because it is invoking spiritual powers to bend to a human will, it is basically a form of witchcraft.<\/p>\n

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A typical ‘Manifesting’ trope<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

It’s important to note that many of the methodologies employed by Manifesting literature are simply natural laws<\/strong> observed in empirical sociological and psychological studies. For example, ‘the laws of attraction’<\/strong> (or the Pareto principle), or ‘the power of single mindedness’.<\/strong> This disguises the practice of Manifesting in a thin veil of ‘science’ and gives it a modern twist.<\/p>\n

This also leads to much confusion among Christians because many of these principles are found in scripture, for example: “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”<\/strong> James 1:8\u00a0<\/strong>– which affirms the power of focus and single mindedness. But again this is typical of counterfeit practices that desires to have the benefits of the Kingdom but without the King.<\/p>\n

In regard to this, the faith and spirituality which are employed in Manifesting<\/strong> are often drawing on spiritual powers in ignorance – not realising that there is always a price to pay for a transfer of spiritual power<\/strong>. In Christianity we believe this price was paid by Jesus through the cross and that is why we are able to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. However, in the cult of Manifesting, instead of a particular god or gods there is a vague notion of a benign universe of which we can ask for anything we want – a bit like a divine Father Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

These roots of modern Manifesting can be traced back to an early 19th century metaphysical cult called the New Thought Spiritual Movement.<\/strong> Behind the practice of manifesting is an underlying quasi-religious belief that we are inherently good and powerful; having the ability within us<\/em><\/strong> to influence circumstances (and therefore positive outcomes) from a spiritual source.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT<\/h3>\n

Learn about how the manifestations of the Spirit in this 8 episode video series<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Like all Kingdom counterfeits<\/strong> the true value of manifesting is revealed in WHAT PURPOSE<\/strong> it is serving, and perhaps more importantly, WHO IT IS SERVING<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

MORAL RELATIVISM<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this respect we pretty quickly run into the heart of this new age practice with an ideology which claims that good and evil is a relative concept<\/strong>. Since we are all gods in our own right and agents of our own destiny<\/strong> I get to decide what is good and what is evil. I get to choose what I want<\/strong> – I manifest how much money, the perfect mate, the ideal job – in a nutshell; I determine my own destiny.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We can see how this message is so appealing: ‘You are the king on the throne of your life and \u2018the universe\u2019<\/strong> is a treasure trove to loot and bend to your will.’ The moral relativism of Manifesting should ring all the alarm bells of our spiritual discernment because it points right back to the root of all sin in Genesis 3:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBut the serpent said to the woman, \u201cYou will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.\u201d\u201d Genesis\u202c \u202d3\u202c:\u202d4\u202c-\u202d5\u202c<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This expression of \u2018knowing good and evil\u2019 is more helpfully understood as \u2018determining what is good and evil\u2019 and is a major prerequisite of the relativism of modern manifesting (‘follow your heart’, ‘your truth is your truth’, ‘you do you’, etc). So, not so much a new age<\/strong> practice as as a very old age<\/strong> one!<\/span><\/p>\n

To be clear, like all Kingdom counterfeits<\/strong>, there is indeed some truth and real power in the methods of manifesting that may be materially or superficially beneficial – hence its rising popularity. However, like all occult practice there is a heavy price to pay as Jesus warns us:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?\u201d Matthew 16:26<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In Christianity we don\u2019t deny the value of achievement and prosperity, but they must never be on the throne – in fact – the only way these things can be a blessing to us at all is if they are kept off it! The Lord God is on the throne and we serve him and his purposes, even if that means denying ourselves material gain or our own desires<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore we also believe (in line with scripture) in divine attributes of God that overrule the laws of Manifesting:<\/p>\n

The Sovereignty of God<\/strong> – That ultimately God determines our destiny (not us). Ephesians 1:11<\/p>\n

The Interventions of God<\/strong> – That God can work all things (even bad things) together for our good. Romans 8:28<\/p>\n

The Authority of God<\/strong> – That Jesus, as the highest spiritual authority, trumps all natural and supernatural laws. (Ephesians 1:21)<\/p>\n

So what can we take away from all this as Christians who believe in the power of faith and the manifestations of the Holy Spirit? Well, the first is that we have just as much temptation to climb back on the throne of our lives and start using our spiritual power to manifest what we want as anybody else.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WATCHING OUR MOTIVATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Be honest, with the small stuff, who hasn\u2019t wanted to manifest a car park space when they needed it? or the chance to get out of a scrape? – or what about the big stuff? – getting a promotion, a new home or a potential mate? We all have a complex array of needs and desires, and choices and decisions to make every day, but the goal of Christian living is to have a life increasingly governed by the Holy Spirit.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So we must try to check our motivations if we can and pray, \u201cLord, not my will, but yours be done\u201d<\/strong>. Let me move in true manifest spiritual authority to the extent that I move in true submission to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

BEING THANKFUL<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The second is that we use that authority to manifest (reveal, make known, through faith words and action) the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives always as a gift of grace – for the benefit of others:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBut the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit\u00a0of all<\/i>\u201d 1 Corinthians\u202c \u202d12\u202c:\u202d7\u202c<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We did not earn it or deserve it, but we have a responsibility to walk in the blessing of it with patience, love and humility.<\/span><\/p>\n

DIVINE DESTINY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

And thirdly we must always steer our lives by the \u2018North Star\u2019 of Jesus because it is by worshipping and beholding the glory of Jesus that the transforming work of the Holy Spirit manifests in our lives:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAnd we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.\u201d 2 Corinthians\u202c \u202d3\u202c:\u202d18\u202c<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Is it ok for Christians to \u2018manifest\u2019..?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

So – getting back to our question ‘Is it OK for Christians to ‘manifest’ what they desire… including love and money?’<\/strong> Well, what we really want is to desire is what the Holy Spirit desires! Certainly we want the divine love<\/strong> of 1 Corinthians 13 (agape love) to manifest in our lives and God to provide all we need<\/strong> as we are equipped for the works of ministry – including the manifestations of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12 \/ Ephesians 4<\/span><\/span><\/span>:11-13 ). So let\u2019s resolve with the Holy Spirit’s help to always keep Jesus central in all our aspirations and motivations so we can see the true blessings of his Kingdom manifest in our lives<\/strong> including Gods divine love and provision!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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