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Crystal healing is a practice that involves the use of crystals or gemstones to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. This practice is not mentioned in the Bible, and its origins are often traced to various ancient cultures and New Age beliefs rather than biblical teachings. From a conservative Christian perspective, it is important to evaluate such practices in light of Scripture and the teachings of the Christian faith.
Biblical References to Stones and GemsThe Bible does mention stones and gems in various contexts, primarily as symbols of beauty, wealth, and divine craftsmanship. For example, the high priest's breastplate, as described in
Exodus 28:17-20, was adorned with twelve precious stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel. These stones were set in gold filigree and included gems such as sardius, topaz, and emerald.
In
Revelation 21:18-21, the New Jerusalem is described with foundations adorned with every kind of precious stone, including jasper, sapphire, and amethyst. These descriptions highlight the splendor and glory of God's creation and the heavenly city, rather than any inherent healing properties of the stones themselves.
Warnings Against Divination and IdolatryThe Bible consistently warns against practices associated with divination, sorcery, and idolatry. In
Deuteronomy 18:10-12, the Israelites are instructed: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD."
Crystal healing, often associated with New Age spirituality, can sometimes be linked to practices that seek guidance or power outside of God. Christians are encouraged to rely on God for healing and wisdom, as seen in
James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
God as the Source of HealingThe Bible emphasizes that God is the ultimate source of healing. In
Exodus 15:26, God declares, "I am the LORD who heals you." Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is depicted as the Great Physician, healing the sick and restoring the broken. Christians are encouraged to seek healing through prayer, faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated in
James 5:14-15: "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up."
Discernment and FaithfulnessChristians are called to exercise discernment and remain faithful to biblical teachings. In
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, believers are instructed to "test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." While appreciating the beauty of God's creation, including crystals and gemstones, Christians are encouraged to focus on the Creator rather than the creation, seeking spiritual and physical well-being through a relationship with God and adherence to His Word.
Topical Bible Verses
Revelation 21:8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Topicalbible.orgDeuteronomy 18:10-12
There shall not be found among you any one that makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that uses divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.
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Leviticus 19:31
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.
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Leviticus 20:6
And the soul that turns after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
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1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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Revelation 22:15
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loves and makes a lie.
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Acts 8:9-13
But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
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Galatians 5:20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, jealousies, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
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Miracles ofHealing Unsolicited.
... Oh, how different from thehealing of our Lord... In him the power of life rests as
in "its own calm home, itscrystal shrine," and he that believeth in him shall...
Segur. 8S, 7S, and 4S.
... 2 Open now thycrystal fountain, Whence thehealing streams do flow, Let the fiery,
cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey thro'; Strong deliverer, Be thou...
God the Pilgrim's Guide and Strength.
... 2 Open now thecrystal fountain, Whence thehealing streams do flow; Let the fiery,
cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, Be thou...
The New Jerusalem.
... "And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear ascrystal, proceeding out
of... its fruit monthly, and the leaves of the tree were for thehealing of the...
Psalm CXLVII.
... Require not then that which I think ye see cannot fitly be said: but return to the
healing of the Saviour, bruise your... "Who sendeth Hiscrystal like morsels of...
The Looks of Jesus
... That instance occurs in the account of thehealing of a man with a withered arm... nature,
anger and pity could blend in wondrous union, like thecrystal and fire...
The Church of God.
... not have to furnish it with "a gift of faith," nor "a gift ofhealing," nor of... was
like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear ascrystal....
Introduction
... What will onehealing, stimulating draught accomplish in us and others?... he is a
first-rate preacher; his gospel for sinners is as "clear ascrystal;" and when...
The River of God
... Still on this side and on that side,. Grow thehealing trees". Bearing fruit for
all who hunger,.... Rock that God has riven,. Onward still thecrystal river....
The New Heaven on Earth
... Then he showed me the river of the water of life, clear ascrystal, flowing through...
fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree were for thehealing of the...
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