I Was Wrong About This.

I have a confession to make. I usually describe myself as an ex-new ager. I am actually an ex-new thoughter… with some ex-new ager sprinkled in. No, New Age and New Thought are not the same thing. Allow me to explain.

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[MelissaDougherty]

I'm still fine with people calling me an ex new ager. It's easier to remember. I'm, like, 80% ex new thoughter, 20% ex new ager. But it's so important to know that both of these aren't the same thing.

I still have a lot to learn, but am enjoying the journey.

[Bookish]

Near the end, you mentioned that New Thought is more dangerous than New Age because it comes in looking and acting like Jesus when it is far from what He actually taught. This reminded me of a Charles Spurgeon quote: “discernment is not knowing right from wrong, but right from almost right.” Awesome video, as always! Love you, Melissa!

[cousin.scooter]

Love this breakdown! So important to understand these subtleties that can easily creep its way into the church and our doctrine.

[Daves]

She said “Whigity whack”!😂 New Thought is very deceptive and I used to be caught in that trap. I really like the way Melissa breaks this down.

[gimelpeterman]

About 11 years ago, my father, mother, sister, and brother-in-law went into New Thought. At the time, there was little literature available to help me discern their newfound belief.
I would ask them questions and write down the answers just so I could research the phrases. It took me three years to narrow their beliefs down to Gnosticism/New Thought. It took me an additional two years to have a conversation with them about it due to the many rabbit holes I would encounter. Talking to them was like walking in the fog... it was hard to see them. Melissa, I'm so grateful you've done the work and will publish your findings so that others won't have to scramble to find the answers. It's a very elusive belief system, so I'm glad you are helping others nail some things down. Thank you for being obedient.

[katharinaelkins]

My mother was more into the occult, but my Dad was a Christian Scientist. The two terms "New Thought" and "Gnosticism" were not on my radar until recent years. I was looking into the accusation that Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science) had plagiarized from Phineas Quimby who is credited with being one of the leaders of the New Thought Movement. I also discovered a helpful and general description of Gnosticism in my NIV study notes in 1st John. I'm anxious for further discussion of this, as it has been a source of confusion for much of my life. When I accepted Christ as my Savior, it raised quite a stir in my Family - They couldn't understand how I had regressed to a more primitive materialistic and literal view

[yolandawilliamson]

How comfortable Christ Consciousness concept is...God is within me so therefore I don't have to aim, to look, to seek His Presence, I'm self reliant, I can do everything for myself. Incredible arrogance. I pray for all who have been deceived to come to their senses.

[meganallen]

When you mentioned aura you put in parentheses next to it use of oils. I would love if you could explain more on that, like use of essential oils being rooted in new thought as well?

[fjalling]

Melissa, this was so timely. Your shaking off the last vestiges of the deceptive slime we are drowning in publicly is a wonderful part of your testimony of Christ actually bearing good fruit. ❤❤❤❤❤

[spence-thepoet]

Thank you for your humility and honesty. Never lose that. Enjoy your content because of this honest reflection. God bless you!

[robertawinters]

We still need to be praying for our country 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[LazyDaizyCrazy]

This is very interesting to me. Thanks for explaining it. I see I was new age and not new thought, but as a new Christian I can say I saw new thought everywhere in the church. I am glad you are speaking on this...this is an area that really needs attention.

[VisionLife-bd]

I am so glad that God has placed it on your heart to “annoy” us with this !

Your videos are so necessary. You do not realize how much these videos are currently helping me.

Lord willing, maybe one day, I’ll share my numerous testimonies on YouTube when I have the courage to do so. But as of right now, I only pray that your videos reaches the audience that you are trying to target.

I pray that your videos will wake these self-professing Christians from their sleep and cause them to turn from their errors.

Keep doing what you are doing !

[kamidsjournee]

You obviously are passionate about these systems/movements. I imagine you were quite a powerhouse as a new believer, too! I’ll watch anything you produce. We have to have ppl who are brave enough to go out on a limb and explain (over and over if necessary). New Thought is a pernicious lie. It is practically undetectable without someone willing to divide the Word of Truth from this lie! Thank you!

[Anikaspar]

My cousin is into new thought. She never read the Bible. She once asked me where in the Bible can she read about Christ consciousness, and when I told her there is no such thing in the Bible she was shocked. They also think Bible is not complete, and that they have found some scrolls that are the true Bible. Her brother and herself and fighting very serious illnesses. She told me she is doing what Jesus did: she said "They asked Jesus how he heals people, and Jesus replied he imagines them in their glory." I told her there is no such thing in Bible. She said "well then how did he heal people?" I said because He was God. He just spoke the words and they came true. She was speechless.
I am so afraid for her and don't know how to make her see the truth.

[paulashamblin]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personal experiences on this subject. It has been very helpful.

[G.H._bunny]

Wow, New Thought sounds exactly like the Word Of Faith, Modern Mega Churches basically it sounds like modern heretical "Christianity"., It makes sense why Melissa would think these views are Christian because it's the most popular "Christian"" views and of course they not actually taught in the Bible.

[tasha]

New Thought sounds like the prosperity gospel.

[stephensmith]

I was into both New Age and New Thought and have heard New Thought referred to as Christian Science. And that was part of the appeal for me. I was introduced to New Thought by Wallace D. Wattles and his books The Science of Getting Rich and the Science of Being Well and Florence Scovel Shinn's books Your Word is Your Wand and The Game of Life and How to Play It. I was so lost and confused, but now I am found by the grace of the Heavenly Father. 🙏🏿 Great video Melissa! Thank you.

[dahliaherrod]

I'm new to the faith though I grew up in the church. None of these concepts were explained to me and I really appreciate you breaking them down in an easily digestible way. It's helping me to parse through all the information sent to me and build up my discernment muscle. God bless you sister!