Friday, May 13, 2005

Tae Bo Practice is Not of God

🛑 Tae Bo Practice is Not of God

Tae Bo Exposed: Why Christians Should Avoid This Martial-Arts-Based Workout

Tae Bo, created by fitness celebrity Billy Blanks, has gained massive popularity for blending martial arts (Tae Kwon Do), boxing, and hip-hop dance into an energetic workout. On the surface, it seems like a harmless fitness regimen. However, when we look deeper into its spiritual origins, symbolic meanings, and demonic connections, it becomes clear that Tae Bo is a dangerous practice for any Christian seeking to walk in holiness and freedom.

❓ Who Founded Tae Bo and What Was His Spiritual Background?

Billy Blanks, the founder of Tae Bo, is a 7th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 7-time world karate champion, and a black belt holder in five other martial arts. His entire identity and success are rooted in the martial arts world, which is deeply influenced by Eastern religious philosophies, particularly Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Blanks has publicly stated that Tae Bo was created for the "spirit, mind, and body"—a philosophy mirroring New Age holistic beliefs, not the biblical understanding of spiritual life found in Jesus Christ.

🌐 What Is the Cultural and Religious Root of Tae Bo?

Tae Bo is primarily based on Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art that originated from ancient Buddhist monks and shamanistic traditions. These Eastern disciplines incorporate breath control, meditation, and energy balancing—all of which derive from occult practices meant to awaken “chi” (life energy).

Even more concerning, Tae Bo incorporates yin and yang symbolism, a foundational concept in Taoist philosophy that teaches balance between light and darkness, good and evil. This is a false doctrine directly opposed to the Bible’s clear distinction between God and Satan, truth and lies.

"What fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?" – 2 Corinthians 6:14

⚠️ The Symbol of Yin and Yang Is Demonic

The yin-yang is not simply a neutral symbol of balance. It represents the interdependence of good and evil, implying that both are necessary and equal. This is a satanic deception that blurs the line between holiness and sin.

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil." – Isaiah 5:20

To display or embrace this symbol is to agree with a lie from the enemy, and it can invite demonic spirits of confusion, duality, and compromise into a believer’s life.

🧨 What Happens Spiritually When Christians Do Tae Bo?

When Christians engage in Tae Bo, they are unknowingly submitting their spirit, body, and soul to demonic strongholds rooted in:

Martial arts idolatry
New Age energy systems
False philosophies (Taoism, Buddhism)
Occult symbolism (yin and yang)

Opening oneself to such practices can result in:

Demonic oppression or possession
Mental torment (confusion, fear, anger)
Struggles with sin or spiritual stagnation
Generational curses from ancestral martial arts involvement
Physical ailments or fatigue with no medical cause

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." – Hosea 4:6
"Do not give the devil a foothold." – Ephesians 4:27 (NIV)

🧬 Ancestral Involvement Carries Consequences

Even if you have never practiced Tae Bo or martial arts, if your ancestors were involved in karate, Tae Kwon Do, or New Age fitness, it may have opened demonic portals in your generational bloodline.

"The Lord...visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me." – Exodus 20:5

These generational ties can manifest in:

Chronic health problems
Emotional instability
Addictions or rebellion in children
Spiritual deadness or inability to hear God clearly

🙏 PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE

If you’ve done Tae Bo, martial arts, or participated in these unknowingly, pray this:

“Heavenly Father, I repent for participating in Tae Bo or any martial arts-based activity. I renounce all false philosophies, Eastern religion, New Age practices, and demonic symbolism like yin and yang. I break every generational curse and close every demonic portal opened through these practices. Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus Christ and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I receive Your deliverance now. In Jesus’ name, amen!”

Is Acupressure Safe for Christians? The Hidden Dangers of Qi Energy Healing

The Dark Spiritual Roots of Acupressure: A Christian Warning

Acupressure is often described as “acupuncture without the needles,” but what lies beneath this seemingly gentle healing art is spiritually dangerous for Christians. Acupressure originated in ancient Chinese medicine and predates acupuncture. It is rooted in the philosophy of Taoism, which promotes Qi (or "chi")—a mystical, invisible "life energy" said to flow through meridians, or energy channels, in the body.

This method involves pressing specific acupoints using fingers and thumbs to supposedly restore energy flow and balance, alleviate ailments, and promote harmony. While this practice has become increasingly popular in Western wellness circles, its spiritual foundation directly conflicts with biblical truth.

Acupressure and Its Eastern Variants

In China, acupressure is commonly practiced as tuina, a form of traditional massage.
In Japan, the earliest forms were known as anma, which later evolved into what’s now called shiatsu.
Some historical records also reference shin tao, possibly the oldest method of acupressure.

Despite the variations in name or technique, the spiritual principles remain consistent: manipulating unseen energy fields in the body—a belief system derived from Taoist cosmology, not from the Word of God.

Why Christians Must Be Cautious

Acupressure, like acupuncture, is not just a physical practice—it is deeply spiritual. Its foundation is built on pagan philosophy, where energy balancing is achieved through non-physical means and spiritual concepts foreign to Scripture.

While some practitioners may claim that acupressure is merely a physical method of relieving tension or pain, the intent behind the method matters. The concept of Qi energy is not scientific; it's spiritual. It's a belief system that denies the biblical model of creation, sin, and redemption.

Ephesians 5:11 (KJV) – "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."

Even more troubling is the reality that acupressure ignores sin as a root cause of sickness. While the Bible tells us to repent, confess sins, and anoint with oil for healing (James 5:14–16), Eastern medicine focuses on energetic balance, completely removing God from the healing process.

James 5:14-16 (KJV) – "Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church... and the prayer of faith shall save the sick..."

A False Path to Healing

The devil’s strategy has always been to distract mankind from the true source of healing—Jesus Christ. Acupressure encourages people to seek power and peace through energy manipulations rather than turning to the cross. This opens spiritual doors to deception, oppression, and demonic influence.

Many who engage in acupressure, Reiki, and other Eastern healing methods begin experiencing:

Confusion or spiritual apathy
Nightmares or sleep disturbances
Physical symptoms worsening after temporary relief
Increased interest in other New Age practices
Emotional instability or spiritual dryness

What may start as “natural healing” can become an entry point for spiritual bondage. Even if symptoms improve temporarily, the root spiritual problem remains untreated.

God's Healing is Sufficient

We must return to biblical principles of healing. Healing comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not through aligning one’s body with invisible energy flows or Eastern mysticism.

Psalm 103:2-3 (KJV) – “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”

No Christian should seek healing from systems rooted in paganism. When we pursue ungodly healing methods, we are rejecting the God of the Bible and turning to an idol—even if that idol is disguised as health, balance, or “natural medicine.”

1 Corinthians 10:20 (KJV) – "But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God..."

Repentance Prayer

If you have participated in acupressure, acupuncture, or other occult healing practices, pray the following:

Heavenly Father,
I repent for seeking healing outside of Your will and turning to false, occult-based systems. I renounce all involvement with Qi energy, Taoism, and every healing practice rooted in darkness. I break every tie to ungodly spirits and command every spirit attached to these practices to leave me now in the name of Jesus Christ. Lord, cleanse me, restore me, and heal me by Your blood alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call to Action

If you’re seeking true healing—spirit, soul, and body—Jesus is the answer. Reject every counterfeit. Dive into God’s Word, receive prayer, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you any doors opened through occult practices.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Spiritual Poison in Disguise

What is Wrong with Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) appears innocent—natural remedies, herbs, acupuncture, massages—but beneath the surface lies a demonic system rooted in Taoism and the occult. TCM does not align with the Bible, and Christians who turn to these healing practices are unknowingly opening doors to spiritual bondage.

The Spiritual Roots of TCM
TCM is built on Taoist philosophy, a belief system that teaches humans must balance yin and yang, the “divine opposites” present in the universe. Taoism views health as energy alignment—not submission to God or obedience to His Word. It teaches that sickness results from imbalances of “qi” (life force), not sin, rebellion, or spiritual strongholds. This ideology denies the reality of spiritual warfare and man's need for repentance.

Five Elements: Pagan Origins

The Five Elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) are central to Chinese medicine. Every organ is tied to one of these elements. Herbs, acupuncture points, and massage techniques are selected based on these elemental energies. This is not scientific—it is occult. Elemental worship is paganism, and the Word of God strictly condemns it (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).

Acupuncture and Qi: Energy Demons?

Acupuncture manipulates meridians—invisible pathways said to channel “qi.” When needles are inserted, practitioners claim to release blockages in this life force. But Scripture never acknowledges “qi.” What Christians call the Holy Spirit, Taoism replaces with an impersonal, impure, counterfeit force.

Engaging with or submitting to a practitioner of acupuncture is like allowing someone to open your spiritual gates to unclean spirits. Demonic transfer can occur, especially if the practitioner invokes spiritual guidance or energy flow.

Chinese Herbs and Spiritual Contamination

Many Chinese herbs are chosen according to Yin/Yang and elemental energies, not medical efficacy. Some herbs are part of traditional witchcraft and Eastern rituals. Christians who take these herbs may be unknowingly ingesting items consecrated to false gods or used in ritual healing. In Scripture, ingesting anything consecrated to idols was forbidden (Acts 15:29, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21).

Biblical Healing vs. Taoist Healing

James 5:14-16 outlines the Biblical approach to healing:

"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord."

This Scripture points to prayer, repentance, and anointing with oil—not balancing invisible forces or aligning elemental energies.

Jesus never told anyone to balance their qi or use elemental remedies. He commanded demons to come out, told people to repent, and healed them by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Questions Every Christian Should Ask

Before embracing any healing modality, ask:

Who founded it?
TCM emerged from Taoist priests—pagans who believed in spirit communication and alchemy.
What spiritual practices birthed it?
Taoist meditation, chi-gong, internal alchemy, ancestral worship.
What are its core beliefs?
The balance of yin and yang, life force energy (qi), Five Elements—none of which are biblical.
What god is behind it?
Taoism has no personal god—it’s a belief in impersonal energy. But Scripture reveals only one God, the Creator of heaven and earth (Isaiah 45:5).

Demonic Manifestations and Symptoms

Christians or their ancestors who engaged in TCM may experience:

Chronic fatigue, emotional oppression
Blocked spiritual growth or apathy toward God
Unexplained physical illness, despite prayer
Mental confusion, nightmares, or torment
Sudden resistance to prayer or reading the Bible

These are signs of spiritual contamination and possible demonic attachment due to occult alignment.

Closing the Door to TCM

If you or your family have engaged in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, or any TCM practice, repent and renounce it in prayer:

Deliverance Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I repent for using Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, or Taoist-based healing. I renounce every occult principle of yin and yang, qi energy, elemental worship, and spiritual deception. I break any generational curse or demonic attachment through these practices. I command every spirit of infirmity, confusion, and occultism to leave me now in Jesus’ Name. I claim the healing blood of Jesus over my body, soul, and spirit. Amen.

Final Warning

Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says:

"There shall not be found among you anyone who...practices witchcraft...or interprets omens...or is a medium...For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord."

Chinese Medicine is not neutral. It is a spiritual system, not just a physical one. If you want true healing, turn to Jesus Christ, the only true Healer.

Acupuncture Debunked

Acupuncture Qi Energy Healing - Not Biblical Healing

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Acupuncture ~ "... acupuncture practitioners insert fine, sterile needles into specific body points to treat various disorders. .... The use of acupuncture in anesthesia is mainly confined to China. Acupuncture is in fact an element within the traditional Chinese medicine health system...The site of the needle depends on the disorder and whether the flow of "qi" [life energy] is to be warmed, reduced, or increased. Up to several acupoints may be used. ...For some conditions, the practitioner burns the herb Moxa, creating heat to stimulate the acupoints. Glass cups may also be placed over acupoints to draw "qi" and blood toward them. Acupuncture energy healing without the Lord. The energy is demonic spirits.

Christians Need to Stay Away from Acupuncture

Qi Gong involves demons that people perceive as “energy flowing through their body." The underlying spiritual system of Taoism is demonic in nature. Still, some aspects of “acupuncture” or acupressure and its relationship to the human nervous system could have benefits based on its spiritual part. Still, it may be best to abstain from it.

Watch video to learn the truth of Aqupuncture Qi Energy

Reflexology Debunked

Stepping into Healing: Unveiling the Roots of Reflexology from the New Age Movement

Learn the Dangers of Reflexology - Reflexology Debunked

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Reflexology is a holistic therapy in which dispensers believe the feet and hands mirror the body and that placing pressure on specific reflex points of the feet will affect the corresponding points of the body.

The ancient healing art of reflexology has been known to man for thousands of years. It was first practiced by the early Indian, Chinese, and Egyptian peoples...

Watch the video in Relexology is New Age - Reflexology Debunked

The body can heal itself. Following illness, stress, injury, or disease, it is in a state of "imbalance," and vital energy pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning effectively. Reflexology can restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing.

The Chinese Art of Healing, written by a Buddhist monk, explains "how the ancients relate massage, which includes reflexology, to the Five Elements and to palmistry....the palm of the hand was a replica of Yin and Yang and could provide information about illness and good health and one's entire fate." The Five Elements are metal, wood, fire, water, and earth. "According to the ancient Chinese philosophers, in the beginning, was Tao. But then Tao separated into...yin and yang...[which] produced the 'five elements...

Reflexology is an occult or New Age practice and should not be practiced by Christians. The traditional black witch doctor uses a bag of bones to forecast an illness. Others use iridology (eyes) or palm reading, and Reflexologists use the feet to diagnose an illness. All these diagnostic methods are variations of witchcraft and come under the judgment of GOD (Deuteronomy 18:9-12).

According to Dr. Kurt Koch and Dr. W.J Ouweneel, Reflexologists use an extrasensory power of a touch, a variation of the occultic power to see (clairvoyance). A person's health no longer depends on God but on how you treat your feet. As someone once said: "my badly treated feet influence my daily well-being." Man is incredibly naive to believe this superstition and hogwash.

Sin may play a role in sickness, the Bible tells us, but Reflexologists, however, make no allowance for this Biblical principle.

For the Christian, the Bible is the yardstick for healing and tells you what to do when sick (James 5:14-16). If only people examined their hearts for sin (rather than their feet), they would receive more than physical healing. But the devil's strategy is to keep man's eyes off the real cause of illness.

Reflexology cannot be reconciled with Science or the Bible and is a demonically inspired prescription for healing based on the health principles of Taoism. Whoever uses Reflexology rejects the God of the Bible and turns to an idol for healing.

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Saturday, February 12, 2005

Jesus Heals the Brokenhearted: Find Deliverance from Soul Wounds - Part 1

Is There Hope for Healing a Broken Heart? - Part 1

Yes—Because Jesus Came to Heal It.

A broken heart is more than emotional pain—it is spiritual damage that affects every part of your life. The good news is Jesus Christ came to heal the brokenhearted. Luke 4:18-19 says:

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives...” (KJV)

When your heart is broken, your spirit is crushed, your mind becomes clouded with doubt, and your body may even suffer physically. But Jesus came to restore your spirit, heal your wounds, and set you free from captivity to the pain of your past.

💔 What Causes a Broken Heart?

A broken heart can be caused by deep wounds from:

Unforgiveness and Bitterness
These are spiritual poisons that bind you to past pain. Forgiveness is the first step toward emotional and spiritual healing (Matthew 6:14-15). Bitterness defiles not just you, but those around you (Hebrews 12:15).
Feeling Unloved or Rejected
When a parent, spouse, or leader neglects or abandons you—physically or emotionally—it leaves a deep wound that the enemy exploits. Rejection says, You’re not worthy of love—but God says, You are Mine (Isaiah 43:1).
Violation of God’s Law of Love
Jesus said the greatest commandments are:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart... and love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39).
If you cannot receive love or give love, Satan gains access to your innermost being.

⚠️ The Danger of Unhealed Trauma

Unhealed trauma becomes a spiritual gateway for the enemy to afflict you emotionally, mentally, and physically. Proverbs 15:13 says:

“By sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken.”

A wounded spirit creates room for:

Depression
Fear and anxiety
Suicidal thoughts
Addiction
Self-hatred and self-sabotage
Inability to love others or receive love
Demonic oppression or manifestation

Many Christians live in cycles of defeat—not because they don’t love God, but because their hearts remain broken and never healed. They fall, get up, fall again—because they were never spiritually strengthened through healing.

🧠 The Mind of the Wounded

The brokenhearted process truth through the filter of past pain. They may hear truth, but it feels false. You tell them:

“You’re a child of God.”
“God loves you.”
“You’re forgiven.”

But they can’t receive it. They want to believe, but their soul is still locked in torment. Their thoughts are stuck in past betrayal, rejection, abuse, or trauma. It’s not a lack of faith—it’s a wounded heart needing deliverance.

😢 Symptoms of a Broken Spirit

There are different levels of woundedness:

Mild Damage
They function mostly well but struggle to trust, feel secure, or walk in confidence.
Moderate Damage
They appear okay but suffer deep inner conflict in relationships, marriage, and spiritual growth.
Severe Damage
They are emotionally paralyzed, bound by fear, depression, trauma, or demonic influence—unable to stand in spiritual truth.

Some are so broken, they cannot stand even when you tell them to stand on the Word. They need deep healing and inner deliverance.

🙏 God’s Desire Is to Heal You Completely

God wants you to feel:

Accepted
Cherished
Loved
Acknowledged
Respected
Nurtured
Protected

These are core needs, and when unmet, they become spiritual wounds. That’s why many people are easily shattered by stress—they have no foundation of love and security.

When these needs are not met in childhood or adulthood, Satan gains a foothold. He is the executor of the curse (Deuteronomy 28). If you listen to his lies, you live in shame, fear, self-hatred, or spiritual isolation.

But Jesus breaks that curse.

👣 Steps to Healing a Broken Heart

Invite Jesus Into the Pain
Jesus won’t force His healing on you. Ask Him to shine His light into every memory, hurt, betrayal, and wound.
Forgive from the Heart

“Forgive, and you shall be forgiven” (Luke 6:37).
Forgiveness is not saying what they did was right—it’s releasing their power over you.

Break Agreement with Lies
Replace lies like I’m worthless or I’ll never be loved with God’s truth:

“You are accepted in the beloved” (Ephesians 1:6).
“You are fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).

Receive Deliverance from Spirits of Brokenness
Many people carry spirits of grief, self-pity, bitterness, or heaviness. These must be cast out in Jesus’ name.
Renew Your Mind Daily

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).
Use scripture daily to rebuild your heart with God’s truth.

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✝️ Deliverance Prayer for the Brokenhearted

“Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus' name. I ask You to heal my broken heart and bind every wound. I forgive those who have hurt me—those who rejected me, abandoned me, and shamed me. I renounce every lie that I’m unworthy or unloved. I break every curse and demonic spirit connected to trauma, rejection, and grief. Heal me from the inside out. Fill me with Your love, truth, and Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

🌿 You Can Be Whole Again

You are not beyond healing. The same Jesus who healed lepers, cast out demons, and raised the dead is still healing broken hearts today. There is no wound too deep, no trauma too old, and no pain too great for Him to redeem.

You don’t have to limp through life. You don’t have to fake joy. You can be free.