How to avoid cults

 Welcome to the Daily Bible Chapter. My name is James Leroy Wilson and I invite you to join me as I attempt to read the Bible with fresh eyes, as if I don’t know anything about it, and without consulting experts on what it “really” means.. Let’s see where this takes us!

Deuteronomy 13

I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) and the New Revised Standard Version.

Keeping to my understanding that much of the Bible is an allegory, I understand that the “LORD your God” is you, your highest self which is connected with — one with — the universe or “all that is.”

It is the All-That-Is that should be obeyed because it knows everything and loves you. The prophet, psychic or dreamer may say accurate things, but if they’re not connected to the All-That-Is then that just means they have special talents or skills.

Throw in “wise men,” sages, philosophers, and self-help metaphysicians, no matter how effective they seem to be. If they say, “Do as I say” instead of “Listen to the God who is in you,” then they’re asking you to follow “other gods.”

Whether they’re starting their own cult or are asking you to worship some paranormal spirits or elements of nature, they want you to sever your own connection to the all-knowing All-That-Is.

They want you to forsake your faith in your highest self and be dependent on, be the slave to, their scam.

Such deceivers are not to be killed, but if necessary you should cut them out of your life, as well as the ideas they put into your head. Idols, whether they’re representing elements or spirits, are not to be worshipped because you are no longer a slave. The world is no longer your master as it was in Egypt, the world is now yours.

For you are one with the Oneness, the Wholeness, the All-That-Is, the I AM.

James Leroy Wilson writes Daily Miracles, The Daily Bible Chapter, JL Cells, and The MVP Chase. Thanks for your subscriptions and support!

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