The Consequences of Channeling: Why Christians Must Avoid New Age Spirit Possession
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What is Channeling?
Channeling is a New Age practice where a person willingly allows a spiritual entity to possess them. This entity may speak through the person’s vocal cords or use their body to perform psychic diagnoses and healing. While it’s often masked as spiritual enlightenment or alternative medicine, channeling is, in reality, a doorway to spiritual darkness. The consequences are real—not just for those who perform channeling, but also those who seek it.
Who Founded Channeling?
Modern channeling was popularized by Helena Blavatsky, co-founder of the Theosophical Society in 1875. She claimed to receive teachings from “ascended masters” and hidden spiritual beings. Her movement merged Eastern mysticism, occult beliefs, and spiritualism—laying the foundation for New Age channeling. Blavatsky’s spirituality rejected the God of the Bible and promoted reincarnation, karma, and esoteric knowledge. Where does Helena get her information? From demonic spirits.
What Culture Did Channeling Come From?
Channeling has ancient roots in paganism, spiritualism, and Eastern mysticism. Ancient shamans, oracles, and witch doctors also allowed spirits to possess them in exchange for power, knowledge, or healing. The practice gained popularity in the West during the 19th-century spiritualist movement, encouraging communication with the dead and unseen spirits.
New Age channeling combines these beliefs with modern self-help and metaphysical language. It often references energy healing, chakras, universal consciousness, and “higher self” wisdom.
Who Are Their Gods or Spirits?
Those who channel do not serve the one true God of the Bible. Instead, they call upon:
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Spirit Guides
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Ascended Masters
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Extraterrestrial Beings
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Deceased Souls
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Universal Consciousness
These entities are not of God. The Bible teaches that such beings are demonic in nature, appearing as “angels of light” to deceive (2 Corinthians 11:14). No true angel of God would ever possess a human or speak outside God’s Word.
Is Channeling Divination or Energy?
Channeling is a form of divination and spiritism forbidden in Scripture. While it may be described as “energy healing,” its foundation lies in calling upon spiritual powers outside of God’s authority.
“Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.” – Leviticus 19:31
“Let no one be found among you who... consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.” – Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Consequences for Those Who Channel
People who serve as channels often suffer demonic infestation. They open themselves to unclean spirits by allowing spiritual possession. The consequences may include:
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Emotional torment and deep anxiety
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Hearing voices or whispering
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Nightmares and disturbing dreams
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Seeing shadowy figures or glowing orbs
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Mental confusion, fear, anxiety
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Suicidal thoughts or compulsive behaviors
These are not symptoms of enlightenment—they are signs of demonic bondage. The person becomes a puppet for evil spirits masquerading as healers or helpers.
Consequences for Those Who Visit Channelers
People who seek advice, healing, or guidance from channelers are not innocent participants. By engaging with occult practitioners, they come into agreement with demonic forces. Even if the session feels “peaceful,” the spiritual consequences are dangerous:
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Curses can be transferred
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Oppression and torment can begin
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Confusion and fear may follow
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Spiritual dullness and disconnection from God
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Need for deliverance and inner healing
The Bible clearly warns us not to consult mediums or spirits (Isaiah 8:19). Seeking supernatural help apart from God is idolatry and rebellion.
Can You Christianize Channeling?
No. You cannot take a false religious practice and “baptize” it with Christian language. Some claim they channel the Holy Spirit—but the Holy Spirit does not possess or control people like pagan spirits. He works in order and truth, never apart from Scripture.
“What fellowship can light have with darkness?” – 2 Corinthians 6:14
“If Jesus didn’t do it, don’t do it.” – A biblical rule of discernment
Jesus never summoned spirits, performed psychic readings, or allowed spiritual entities to speak through Him. Christians are called to imitate Christ—not occult healers.
The Way Out: Freedom Through Christ
Anyone who has been involved in channeling—either as a practitioner or seeker—can be set free. True healing and peace come only through repentance, renunciation, and faith in Jesus Christ. Deliverance may be needed to break spiritual strongholds and restore peace.
“Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36
Methods of discernment for all Christians for protection:
• Who was the founder of this modality?
• What was his/her spirituality?
• What culture did it come out of?
• What were their beliefs?
• Who is their God or gods?
Did Jesus use this modality? No.
Many occult practices in Christianity need to be discerned. Another method of discernment is the Word of God. The word of God is our measuring stick. The more we read the word, know the word, and have a relationship with the Lord, the more we discern right and wrong. We perish from a lack of knowledge.
Hosea 4:6 declares, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.”
By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance.
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