"Outline of Biblical Usage
- the use or the administering of drugs
- poisoning
- sorcery, magical arts, often found in connection with idolatry and fostered by it
- metaph. the deceptions and seductions of idolatry
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†φαρμακεία pharmakeía, far-mak-i'-ah; from G5332; medication ("pharmacy"), i.e. (by extension) magic (literally or figuratively):—sorcery, witchcraft."
I am not saying that every single medicine is witchcraft, but it is clear that SOME certainly are. I believe that at a bare minimum, any medication that includes ingredients derived from aborted babies and involves murder in its making is evil to the core. I don't profess to know where the lines are drawn between what medications are acceptable and which are not, or even all the ones that are manufactured with wicked ingredients such fetal cells- either derived through death or that list death as a side-effect.
Some pharmaceutical interventions are Satanic in their origin, intentionally causing death, and each death is considered a sacrifice to Satan. One example is the IUD, but it is not the only one functioning in service to Satan. Many drugs, even simple OTC ones can cause all sorts of illnesses, deaths, and birth defects. There are currently law suits pending against drug manufacturers for autism and developmental delay and neurological birth defects.
I could go on, but most people on this blog are aware of possible dangers of pharmaceuticals and some are also aware of the aspect of witchcraft involved. While not all medications are bad, and some can be safely used to save lives without having murdered anyone, it's a narrow road to navigate and I believe should be prayed through thoroughly.
But this article is not about that. It is about the ditch on the other side...
Did you notice how that definition of pharmakeia would also apply to natural remedies? I did learn types of massage from various parts of the world in my initial training, and had learned techniques working with a chiropractor for diagnostics and determining which herbs to choose once I narrowed down the selection. The types of massage from Eastern countries such as China often included maps. Maps on the hands, the feet, in the eyes, on the face, the ear lobes, and even maps on the body corresponding to other parts of the body.
In my mind I reasoned all of this away. It started with Reflexology, which I now see as a gateway. Because when I learned it, my brain (or something speaking to it) quickly dismissed it as nerve endings - that there are nerve endings in the hands and feet that extend from the spine and all of the organs and other parts of the body that eventually end in the hands and feet. Reflexology is about applying pressure, heat, ice, or other techniques - which I thought were all just a physical, direct line of healing that goes through that nerve and back to the organ needing the stimulation.
The devil is a trickster.
Once my mind had reasoned through and accepted the Reflexology maps on the hands and feet, later when I saw the same maps - in the eyes, face, ears, and eventually one aspect of blood analysis, I was so familiar it slipped by. It never occurred to me that there are not nerve endings from every organ in the iris or ear lobes...or dried blood drops...
***Not all aspects of live and dried blood analysis is divination, only the maps. A friend was asking how that could be evil, so I will explain. Looking at the "maps" in all these methods is very effective, but spiritually not really different from reading a tarot card or consulting a crystal ball or palm reading. It is truly divination to be able to look at a dried blood drop and tell how many years ago you had surgery on your ear. However, the rest of the blood analysis I learned is completely scientific. It is NOT a sin or divination to analyze cells under a microscope. I can see if there is fungus overload, bacteria and even types of bacteria. If someone came to me with anthrax, I know what that looks like and would know if they had it. I can see if someone has cancer markers, nutritional imbalances, heavy metals, and if their white cell or red cell count is healthy. If you are not opposed to having a doctor take blood to get information about your health, there would be no reason to fear the live blood analysis I was taught, so long as the practitioner eliminates the divination aspect from the analysis. It takes discernment to divide the good from the bad, we don't want to throw out science - just the divination!
Once I had already accepted the "maps" and it slipped right by me, never to be considered again...until...
In the beginning it was hard for me and I was tested regularly. People would contact me and ask me for advice and I told them "I'm sorry, I really can't help you right now I am not advising at the moment". It was hard for me to say no to people, but looking back I can see how important and necessary this was for me in a few areas.
For one, in the Spiritual Warfare class, there were some things I had read in 1 Enoch that hit me different. In Enoch chapter 7 it talks about how the fallen angels took human women as wives and taught them "charms, enchantments, and the cutting of roots, and made them acquainted with plants." When I read that I paused to think of how long ago this was...the Bible confirms that these things took place in the days of Noah. So we are going back at least 4,000 years. It then occurred to me that many of these ancient "healing arts" from other countries date back to at least 4000 years ago. While some methods are older and some are only a few thousand years old, it occurred to me that the demons (disembodied spirits of the Nephelim - angel/human offspring) could certainly reacquaint humanity with these methods as well.
Somehow, during my time at school, having stepped back from everything, I could see more clearly. One day, the Lord just opened my eyes. At first I was just wrecked. It had been so obvious and I had been so blind. I felt as though I had been living a lie for so many years - walking down 2 paths that were splitting HARD and never even being aware of the struggle I was in. I am beyond grateful that He was gracious, and kind, and patient, and showed me what I needed to see. I am so grateful He brought me here.
I am going to list some natural healing methods below that I personally feel cross the line from "simply natural" to a potentially (and in some cases absolutely) demonic healing art. Remember, Satan disguises himself as an angel of light, and the Bible talks much about false miracles (the Egyptian magicians for example and the girl in Acts 16 to name a few), so just because something "works" does not mean that it is good, and not without consequences or other unwanted effects.
-Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda (both thousands of years old and began in countries where the population was worshipping demon gods. They view the body through an energetic lens, manipulate energy, and often the formulas and diagnostics involve witchcraft and divination. Having had to study both of these methods very early in my training, I admit I was a bit fascinated with them and sought to use them early on. There is nothing in either method that I can separate from the spiritual influence they carry.
-Acupuncture (stems from ancient Chinese medicine)
-Reflexology, iridology, certain dried blood analysis, and facial diagnosis (each one uses "the maps", which the Lord revealed to me is a form of divination!)
-Healing with crystals (stems from Wiccan practices)
-yoga (Indian/Ayurvedic/Hindu origins in which every pose is an act of worship to a demon god, regardless of the intent of the end-user. It is NOT simply stretching.)
-muscle testing (holding a product and having someone test your strength to see if it will benefit you, this is divination!)
-Meditation, breathwork, and trying to manipulate qi/ki/energy, chakras, auras or frequencies - this includes ALL "energy work" such as Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Cupping, and others such as manufactured devices and "wands"- this is all witchcraft.
-kombucha (This is another method rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. There are some questionable speculations as to the original shaman who invented it but, but in any case it can definitely be traced to Chinese Medicine. It is also frequently alcoholic - though some brands have low enough alcohol content to be labeled non-alcoholic, the very fermentation process produces alcohol so many untested homemade brews may have higher alcohol content.)
-diving rods and pendulum healing
- Homeopathy (This is energy work in pill or liquid form. Homeopathy is often used as word synonymous with "natural healing" but that is not an accurate use. It is a branch used in the natural camp, but it is a very specific method based on energy. The foundation of homeopathy relies on water having a memory. When a substance comes into contact with water, and diltued out, the energy of that susbtance is "remembered" by the water. The more diluted it is, the more powerful it is supposed to be. That thought is followed all the way down to having zero of the original substance remaining in the water, which is then the most powerful form of the remedy. You can tell if a product incorporates homeopathy if there are numbers with X or C in the ingredients or on the label, for example Pulsitilla 12c)
- Back Flower Remedies (this is just hocus pocus invented by a mentally ill man)
-Raindrop Technique (unsafe pile of lies and uses accursed products)
-ANY and ALL herbal or essential oil use designed to impact the mood, soul, mind, spirit or emotions such as remedies that promise "forgiveness", "peace", "joy", "enhanced prayer", "love", "relationship", or "money" and that INCLUDES ANY company who seeks to sell anything that offers such - they should be completely ditched, the products are accursed! (I do not include physical, scientific aspects such as herbs, plants and oils that are antiseptic and as such can help with wound care, or anti-inflammatory to burns or muscle pain, or plants/oils that repel snakes and bugs, etc)
-Feng Shui (the ancient Chinese practice of designing your home or office to manipulate the energy forces to bring wealth, relationships, and whatever else one desires)
I am sure I have missed some and will edit to add more as they come to mind. Another important thing to keep in mind is the many companies that often offer natural products are involved at a core level - be it the founders, corporate culture, etc - with New Age and occult and those beliefs impact the end products. Many essential oil and CBD companies are accursed, as well as MLM companies. When you put mantras, certain photos or imagery, or even names on your products such as "auras", or promise spiritual affects from your products, it gives legal ground for demonic interference in the life of the end-user. When we bring these accursed products into our homes, it opens a doorway for demonic attack. Be VERY discerning about what products and companies you allow into your home!
WHAT IF...
You have been using things that might be accursed or are experiencing something in your life that could be traced to the use of either pharmaceuticals or natural products?
Thank God, there is a way out. First of all, if you are unsure I would recommend that you stop and take a step back. Pray. Ask the Lord Jesus to reveal to you what may have or may be hurting you or your loved ones. Ask Him if there are things in your life He wants you to set aside and set everything aside as you wait on Him. It doesn't really matter if you get benefits. Be willing to part with anything that is unpleasing to Him so that He can draw near to you and bless you with His presence. Nothing is better and nothing is worth more, I promise. You may need deliverance from any demonic oppression that was given legal access to your life by bringing things into your home, your body, or your life. Please reach out to me so I can give you more information on that. Not everyone has authority over demons and if you are not where you need to be, things can go very badly for you - see Acts 19!
One last word on products. I am not opposed to, and still use various vitamins and herbs and methods for technical things and which are based on science and not quackery, or voodoo, or New Age/Chinese/Indian medicinal methods that involve demon gods and roots. There is, I believe, a narrow path, with a deep ditch of error and consequence on either side that can wreak havoc in our lives, and the connection is often unbeknownst to us. Proceed with caution.