Countries tend to import articles, goods or services when there is an increase in demand or no entity from within who can provide this in a timely manner. However, spiritual elements are imported daily, often going unnoticed by citizens. These subtle deities contain hidden powers, fueled by demonic strongholds that exist throughout the world. If not rejected and deported, hearts, minds and worldviews will be transformed, shifting the beliefs of a nation.
According to C.S. Lewis, apologetics involves finding common areas and beliefs that you share with other world religions. His logic is based upon one simple principle, “no one want’s to hear that you are right and everyone else is wrong,” Mere Christian, Book 2, chapter 1. When it comes to importing deities, no one is as resolute as Islam. Meanwhile, several Christian denominations have begun practicing Syncretism, blending practices not found in the Bible, Deuteronomy 4:2, with the Christian faith.
As Israel approached the promised land, a similar temptation arose to import gods from Egypt. Leviticus 17:7 suggests that some had already carried foreign traditions with Israel into the desert. Laying down the law, through the words of Moses passed down from generation to generation, this command still applies, importing foreign deities is prohibited. Going forward, make sure you practice 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, testing everything you hear or read with the truths of Scripture. By doing this, you will protect your mind from further harm, 2 Corinthians 10:5.
by Jay Mankus
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