New Age

Claims that come up in conversation about New Age, with a short answer and the texts to open.

1. What you will hear

   A thought impressed on a thinking substance, or a picture held in the mind, creates the health, the money, or the life a person wants.

   Wallace D. Wattles wrote that in 1910. Rhonda Byrne says his book gave her a glimpse of The Secret. John 1 says the Word who was God made all things. Philippians 4:11–13 is Paul’s contentment in want and in plenty. James 4:15 says, If the Lord will.

   • Wattles, The Science of Getting Rich (1910)
   • John 1:1–3John 1:1–3 · King James Version^1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ^1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. ^1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.John 1:1–3 · King James VersionOpen source
   • Philippians 4:11Philippians 4:11 · King James VersionNot that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.Philippians 4:11 · King James VersionOpen source
   • James 4:15James 4:15 · King James VersionFor that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.James 4:15 · King James VersionOpen source

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