Is Sickness Just in Your Mind? The Occult Roots of New Thought Theology Unmasked

New Thought: A Deceptive Theology That Opens Demonic Doors

New Thought is a spiritual movement that has deeply infiltrated Western culture, modern psychology, and even some church teachings. On the surface, it promises positivity, healing, and the power of the mind to overcome sickness, failure, and suffering. But underneath this alluring philosophy lies a dangerous heresy—and a demonic trap.

This belief system teaches that all reality is divine, that human beings are divine in essence, and that “Infinite Intelligence”—a vague impersonal force often equated with “God”—can be tapped into through right thinking. The New Thought movement says that sickness is an illusion of the mind, and with proper belief and alignment with divine thought, all disease can be cured.

What Is the Source of New Thought?

To spiritually discern whether a belief system is from God, we must ask:

1. What Was the Founder’s Spirituality?

New Thought originated in the late 19th century, with major figures like Phineas Quimby, who dabbled in hypnosis and mesmerism. Quimby believed that illness was caused by incorrect beliefs and could be cured through mental correction. His ideas heavily influenced Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science), Ernest Holmes (Science of Mind), and others—all of whom rejected biblical Christianity.

2. What Culture Did It Come Out Of?

New Thought arose in a time of spiritual experimentation in America, mixing Eastern mysticism, Gnosticism, metaphysical idealism, and even elements of the occult. It borrows from Hinduism (divine self), Buddhism (illusion of suffering), and paganism (impersonal energy source).

3. What Were Their Core Beliefs?

New Thought’s fundamental claims include:

God is an impersonal “Infinite Intelligence,” not a personal Father.
Man is divine and shares God’s nature.
Thoughts create reality; “right thinking” brings healing and prosperity.
Sickness, poverty, and evil are illusions of the carnal mind.

4. Who Is Their God or gods?

The “god” of New Thought is not the God of the Bible. It is often referred to as “Source,” “Divine Mind,” or “Infinite Intelligence”—a force, not a person. This aligns more with the New Age concept of pantheism than with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who revealed Himself through His Son Jesus Christ.

5. What Is the Purpose of This Modality?

The goal is self-realization and personal empowerment. New Thought seeks to manifest healing, success, and prosperity through affirmations and mind control. It elevates man to god-status and reduces God to a principle that can be used or manipulated.

Why It’s Spiritually Dangerous

Engaging in New Thought practices—even reading materials like The Secret, Think and Grow Rich, or attending churches influenced by this mindset—can invite demonic deception and spiritual bondage. Here's why:

✦ It Replaces Faith in Christ with Faith in Self

Romans 1:25 warns that many will “exchange the truth of God for a lie, and worship and serve the creature rather than the Creator.”

New Thought teaches self-worship in spiritual disguise. The idea that you are divine and can heal yourself denies the finished work of the Cross.

✦ It Opens Doors to Familiar Spirits

What seems like “divine downloads” or “positive energies” can in fact be demonic whispers. Deuteronomy 18:10–12 strictly forbids all contact with supernatural forces outside of the Holy Spirit, calling them abominations.

Many people who practice this theology experience:

Unexplainable illnesses
Anxiety and torment despite positive affirmations
Insomnia or night terrors
Hearing voices
Spiritual confusion
Alienation from biblical truth

These are not symptoms of psychological issues but manifestations of demonic influence.

What If You or Your Ancestors Practiced This?

Even if you personally never embraced New Thought, if your parents, grandparents, or religious leaders did, there could be spiritual consequences. Exodus 20:5 warns that the sins of the fathers visit the third and fourth generation. That includes:

Persistent illness that doesn’t respond to prayer or medicine
Cycles of mental torment
Blocked spiritual growth
Financial or relational collapse despite efforts

New Thought beliefs give demons legal ground to operate under the guise of “truth.” Until they are renounced and broken in the name of Jesus, the door stays open.

Scriptures That Refute New Thought Teachings

📖 Isaiah 45:5 – “I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.”
📖 John 14:6 – “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
📖 Genesis 3:5 – “You will be like God…” (Satan’s original deception!)
📖 Proverbs 14:12 – “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”
📖 Colossians 2:8 – “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy…”

Steps to Freedom

If you’ve embraced New Thought beliefs, prayed affirmations, or followed teachers like Louise Hay, Neville Goddard, or Ernest Holmes:

Repent – Acknowledge it as sin and rebellion against God.
Renounce – Verbally reject every belief, teacher, and spirit connected to New Thought.
Break – In the name of Jesus, break generational curses and soul ties tied to this false religion.
Remove – Clean your home of New Thought books, journals, or images.
Reclaim – Declare the Lordship of Jesus over your life and mind.

📢 WARNING TO THE CHURCH:

Some churches today are subtly blending New Thought ideas into their teachings. Beware of phrases like:

“Speak it into existence”
“You are enough”
“The power is in you”
These mirror the serpent’s lie in Genesis 3. Stay alert. Test every spirit (1 John 4:1).

✝️ True healing and transformation come only through Jesus Christ, not through mental gymnastics or self-deification.

With love and truth,
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
🌐 https://www.touchofgod.org
Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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Friday, July 25, 2025