Based on what I'm reading on this thread... the New Apostolic Pentecostalism you guys are advocating for should meet the following criteria:
1.) One must have no emotion or emotional response to music, prayer, or impressions from the Spirit. Emotion is dangerous.
2.) Question all impressions from the Holy Spirit that result from any state of worship or study of Scripture. Impressions and leadings are dangerous.
3.) Don't contemplate Scriptural truths, the divine names, or specific words or concepts of Scripture, and definitely don't speak them out loud. Contemplation is dangerous.
4.) Don't breathe or relax during prayer. Using breathing techniques to relax is dangerous.
5.) Never use music as a tool to bring mind and spirit into harmony. Music is dangerous.
6.) Experiencing and enjoying the presence of God is strongly discouraged. Experiencing God is dangerous.
7.) There is no benefit in experiencing the presence of God. Benefiting from God's presence is dangerous.
8.) There is no benefit for experiencing the presence of God because we're not to experience anything. Experiences are dangerous.
9.) There is no power to be received or utilized through the Holy Spirit. Believing in such authority and power is dangerous.
10.) Any music outside of that written and performed by Apostolics who conform to these expectations is to be rejected. Non-Apostolic music is dangerous.
11.) Anything anyone does outside of this paradigm makes them a witch.
12.) Dancing, exuberant, emotion filled worship is silly and charismatic. Dancing, exuberance, and emotion filled worship is dangerous.
Essentially, the above is what I'm gathering here. I've been a born again Pentecostal for over 25 years. I can honestly say that there has never been a more anti-Apostolic Pentecostal position than the above. Yet those who would disagree are castigated as being the "witches".
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