2007-02-25 15:43:17 · 14 answers · asked by diorwhore 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Meditating on God's Word, and what He has done for you is not a sin.
Transcendental meditation is a sin, because you are engaging in a pagan religious practice.
2007-02-25 15:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you mean. The word meditate usually means to reflect on or to contemplate. But used in the Hindu or Buddhist cultures it can mean training or emptying the mind by achieving an altered state. Others use meditation interchangeably with prayer.
So, if you use it to mean reflect on or contemplate, the answer is not only yes, but the Bible says we are to meditate on the scriptures day and night (Joshua 1:8) and in countless Psalms we are encouraged to meditate on the many wonders of God.
But the second way it is used, to achieve an altered state, no, Christians don't usually participate in that type of meditation.
2007-02-25 23:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible tells us in Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 77:12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Psalm 119:15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
To meditate in this manner (to think about and pray about) is fine and something that we are told to do. So yes, you can meditate and still consider yourself a christian.
2007-02-25 23:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Men & women of faith meditate on Gods Word.
What it depends on is what you are meditating on. It is written that Whatsoever things are lovely, honest, true, of good report, etc.. think on these things.
Meditate on Gods promises, claim them, get them in your spirit. There is a book called "Yoga for Christians" also that is out now.
There is no scripture verse to encourage to meditate on nothingness or wrong teachings.
2007-02-26 00:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by meditation you mean to concentrate only on God the Father, Jesus, and the HOLY SPIRIT, then it is a good thing. Meditation for any other reason, Christians should have no part of.
2007-02-25 23:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by jnjsnana 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That all depends on what you are meditating on. Meditation is simply taking time to think deeply. If you are meditating on scripture or on Christ, you can do that.
2007-02-25 23:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by janejane 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Christian covers every religion celebrating Christmas.
If you meditate it means you are becoming more spiritual. I do not understand why you think you wouldn't be able to be christian anymore.
2007-02-26 00:16:30 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that one of the main problems with the religious is that everyone is always concerned about what they can and cannot do within the restrictions of their religion. They are all so worried about what it is acceptable based on the ideas of other people within their group.
I'm not saying this to be rude ... my point is this ...
One of the basic ideas of christianity includes the concept that the holy spirit is sent to you when you accept christ, and is there to help direct you to make decisions that will most efficiently glorify god and convict you when you make the wrong ones. So, why must christians always be asking what is appropriate and what is not? Why aren't they always guided on the proper path?
Do what you're comfortable with, and don't listen to what other people say.
2007-02-25 23:51:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
From my experience with Christians, the more conservative they are the more likely they are to tell you that meditation is a sin. According to them it will leave you open to demon possession because you open your mind. I think they are full of it.
2007-02-25 23:49:14 · answer #9 · answered by Rabble Rouser 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
sure but it depends on what you meditate on, READ my avatar verse, its all about meditation.
2007-02-25 23:49:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋