Posted by:
caffiend
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Date: October 19, 2013 01:07PM
My take is that exploring "white magic" is the same magickal (sic), occult world view as witchcraft and "applied" metaphysics. And although I believe in the demonic, I shy away from engaging it ritualistically, as that involves the ecclesiastically and (even more) psychologically complicated matter of exorcism. The problem is that there is a lot of overlap in the symptoms of the demonic and the psychopathogical; they're similar but not the same.
Sebcole, in A.A. they emphasize to "keep it simple." Along with arm-to-the-triangle's advice, above, I would suggest:
1) Get involved in a Biblically based church with stable preaching. I strongly urge you to avoid Pentacostal churches and "deliverance" ministies and the like.
2) Practice a daily regimen of Bible reading, prayer, meditation, and reflection. I recommend the ESV Study Bible. Maintain a spiritual journal for prayer, thoughts, and maybe sermon notes. A good place to start is:
http://rbc.org/3) Simple repentance of wrongful spiritual actions should probably be sufficient. Admit to God and yourself that LDS involvement was wrong, resolve not to involve yourself in anything similar, accept God's forgiveness as complete, and be sure to forgive yourself, too (1 John 1.5-10).
4) Discuss this with a Biblically based pastor, if necessary, to free yourself from unnecessary anxiety. (Ephesians 5:6-17)
5) If you continue to be troubled with thoughts of affliction, self-harm, evil presences, etc. consider counseling.
Remember, you are saved by Grace, and not by works, rituals, incantations, or special/secret teachings and "wisdom." (Ephesians 2:8-9).
(Ephesians 5:6-17)