Is the Law of Attraction Biblical?

Is the Law of Attraction biblical? The Law of Attraction says that we can attract positive or negative experiences by thinking positive or negative thoughts. The Bible also teaches us that our thoughts are very powerful.

What the Bible Teaches About the Power of Thoughts

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” – Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

That all sounds very positive. Does God want us to focus on these things as a way to attract them? Could there be a different reason?

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2 (NASB)

It sounds like God has an agenda for our minds for sure: Figure out what His will is. Why does He want us to do that?

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” – 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV)

God wants us to think about good, excellent, and praiseworthy things so that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds so that we can determine what His will is so that we can obey Him.

Does the Bible Teach the Law of Attraction?

Some claim the Bible teaches the Law of Attraction, but is the Law of Attraction biblical? The Law of Attraction is primarily about receiving earthly health, wealth, comfort, and fame. Let’s compare that to biblical teaching.

“More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” – Romans 5:3-4 (ESV)

Rejoicing in suffering? That sounds negative. But endurance, character, and hope all sound positive.

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (ESV)

Jesus starts off very positive, telling us that we can have peace in Him. Then, Jesus goes negative, guaranteeing His followers that in this world, they will have severe trouble. Then He goes back to the positive again.

The Biblical pattern is clear. Don’t focus on earthly gain. Our rewards are in Heaven. Jesus Himself is our greatest reward!

Don’t let anyone sell you on the idea that God wants you to focus your mind and heart on earthly things. God always wants our minds and hearts set on Heavenly things!

Next Steps

If you have sought to receive earthly treasures through false teachings, please recognize that the Lord loves you too much to let you keep going down that road. Turn away from that kind of thinking and be content. If He decides to give you more, use it to honor and glorify Him. Store up treasures in heaven!

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Chris founded Called Writers Christian Publishing out of his extraordinary passion for writing, editing, and publishing Christian material. Chris was formerly the executive editor for GODSPEED Magazine. His articles have also been featured by CBN, Crosswalk, Engage Magazine, and many other publications and websites. He has written and edited for several ministries such as The Foundry and Church of the Highlands, which is the second-largest church in America. His books, Calling All Writers! - A Small Group Curriculum for Christian Writers, Speaking in Tongues: Enjoying Intimacy With God Through Tongues and Interpretation, Cancel the Culture: Securing Our Identity as Christians, and One of the First: Lessons I Learned While Overcoming the Challenges of Integration, can be purchased on Amazon.

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