The Secret Truth Behind the Law of Attraction

By Darian Roberts

By now, most everyone from 9 to 90 has heard about Rhonda Byrne’s bestselling book, The Secret, an introduction and somewhat how to guide on navigating the “Law of Attraction” to attain anything from a promotion at work to a million-dollar mansion, a perfect body, even your dream companion, simply by believing it.

The phrases, “we create our own reality,” “speak things into existence,” “the universe will provide,” “raise your vibration,” and “think positive,” have been used ad nauseam across social media platforms, more specifically, within entrepreneurial sectors, spiritual circles, and made famous by the most popular motivational speakers. They have set the stage for the biggest multi-level marketing pyramid in decades and have done serious damage to the true Gospel message.

Does it work? Oh, it works alright… it works for those selling you the so-called secrets to the universe and then showing you how rich your money is making them, all the while claiming this is what God wants; not the God of the Bible, of course.

If this sounds an awful like what many Word of Faith and prosperity preachers are peddling in the Church and on Christian television today, that’s because it is – only they use Jesus to perpetuate it. So, what’s the problem, you might ask? If most so-called Christians and pastors are supporting this, it must be biblical, right?

Wrong!

The Law of Attraction is a gateway into Antichrist propaganda based on a false belief that God is nothing more than an energy source designed to foster greed, indulgence, and self-idolatry.

In comparison, the Biblical concept of sowing and reaping is innocent, naturally humble, and obedient; it glorifies the God of the Bible through selfless giving with the understanding of a harvest, but without the emphasis on only the reward.

In order to compare and contrast the two principles, we must first take a look at the origins and religions they stem from; furthermore, we must also test the spirits against Scripture, as anything claiming to be Biblical cannot contradict the very text it is supposed to represent.

By the end of this article, you will undoubtedly conclude that the Law of Attraction is not only incompatible with the Bible, but it is in direct opposition and denies Jesus as Lord, to boot. 

You should also be able to extrapolate how Word of Faith and prosperity preachers have been taught a Christianized version of an occult belief and realize this is how such heretical theology made its way into the Church.

The Origins

The Law of Attraction, in and of itself, is believed to be a universal law always at work, much like the Biblical principle of sowing and reaping; however, the devil is in the details.

The Law of Attraction relies on the Hindu principles of Karma, while sowing and reaping relies strictly on the authority of God. To observe Karma, you must also believe in reincarnation which clearly contradicts the Biblical truth that a man only lives one life and goes to heaven or hell after physical death.

Hebrews 9:27 says, “Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.”

In the last 20 years, the New Thought movement, responsible for pushing the Law of Attraction like no other, has gained notoriety in most every sector, including the Church.

Phineas Quimby, an American clockmaker, mentalist and mesmerist whose work is widely recognized as foundational to the New Thought spiritual movement, began teaching the Law of Attraction for healing purposes in the 19th century,  and like 90 percent of New Thought/New Age beliefs, it is heavily rooted in pseudoscience and the occult.

In fact, the famous occultist, mother of theosophy and the New Age movement, Helena Blavatsky, used the term in one of her books as early as 1877.

Fast forward to 1937, and Napoleon Hill released his bestselling book, Think and Grow Rich, which still has New Agers and self-help gurus frothing at the mouth with every recommendation.

Finally, in 1984, the late Louise Hay of Hay House Publishing, released her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life. She went on to make Hay House one of the top publishing companies for just about every New Age subject including occult magick and channeled material. It remains one of the first to crank out books on everything spiritual, except the Bible of course.

Let’s stop right here and ask ourselves whether these people and the concepts they promote even remotely reflect the selfless, sacrificial theme of Biblical sowing and reaping?

Do they highlight and honor the character of God and his son, Jesus Christ? Do they regard sin as the primary separation from God, and by default, affirm His promises are for his children? No? Then, why would we believe that what they’re selling is of God?

Fact is, the Law of Attraction and New Thought heresy elevates man above God by using pride to shift his focus off God, and onto himself, his own abilities, and his own selfish gain.

That’s because this concept believes man is already God through a pantheistic ideology. It fosters greed, lust of the eyes, obsession with materialism and self-idolatry, dismissing any need for a sovereign deity to accomplish His will above our own.

It’s no surprise that the Law of Attraction has roots in Hinduism, Transcendentalism, and every other “ism” that asserts we create our own reality through mind over matter, as this has become the theme of the self-indulgent generation we see today.

Incidentally, I suppose it is in the Bible by default. After all, pride and idolatry of self are the ultimate driving force behind the Law of Attraction. So, it’s Biblical, alright, only it’s forbidden.

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful,  proud, abusive,  disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving,  slanderous, without self control, brutal, not lovers of the truth, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God- having a form of Godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people” (2 Timothy 2-12).

Visualization, Meditation and Affirmations

Another important aspect to consider when comparing the Law of Attraction to Biblical sowing and reaping are the areas of practice required to manifest this reality, they claim can be yours. 

Once again, we see meditation listed, along with affirmations and visualization, but where do these concepts come from and are, they Biblical?

Surely, if the Law of Attraction is the same thing as Biblical sowing and reaping, the practices behind it would also be the same.

Not even close!

Biblical meditation is pondering the Word of God and meditating on that Word. It is honoring and pleasing to Him, does not puff up with pride, and does not in any way substantiate the claim that man can do all things simply by thinking about what he wants and seeing it manifest. In fact, this is Eastern meditation and is observed in most Antichrist religions, not in Christianity. 

It is self-focused, empties the mind, and is not God ordained. It also allows other spirits to take the lead and grant your every desire; oh yes, Satan, a.k.a., the universal Christ, will give you what you want when you are serving him, and that’s exactly who you are serving when the focus is on yourself 24/7.

Visualization and affirmations have become quite popular in universities and business communities, as they are heavily used to promote goal setting, bonus points, deadlines, financial projections, etc.

They will often use vision boards in these techniques, because seeing an actual picture helps to get that image ingrained in our minds. When used with the proper intent, visualization is simply a tool to set goals, knowing God still has supreme advantage, but that is the opposite of what the Law of Attraction suggests.

There’s also an innocence to this type of daydreaming in childhood where we visualize the house, car, wedding, or dream job we want, but the Law of Attraction is literally promoting obsession with how much you have to focus on things in order to get them.

That leads to the 24/7 affirmations about how awesome you are and how the universe, not God, can’t wait to bless you. The Law of Attraction literally consumes every ounce of energy you have by guilting you into doing nothing but focusing on your own desires nonstop, never once considering God’s will might be different. In fact, any thoughts of that would be considered negative, and must be dismissed or they could halt your progress in manifestation.

Furthermore, if you somehow fail at getting anything you want, the Law of Attraction says it’s your fault! That’s right, the train you caught on the way to work, your fault! Depression, your fault! Your mate cheats on you, your fault! Your child gets cancer, your fault!

Granted, some things in life are a direct result of our ignorance and irresponsibility, but to suggest that the Antichrist belief of karma is always the culprit, elevates man to God’s level and essentially says he can’t override our mistakes.

Sound anything like the Bible where it says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,  not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

What about God loving a cheerful giver?

The Law of Attraction leaves the giving part out, I’m afraid, and that is the cornerstone of Biblical sowing and reaping. You sow seeds into the lives of others first, then you reap a harvest back in your life in the way God sees fit, in His timing, not in yours.

We give begrudgingly with the understanding that God loves and rewards our obedience, but not with the sole intent to name our price as to what we receive back.

As with all self-serving ideologies, the Law of Attraction represents the exact opposite of what the Bible stands for and twists the Scriptures to make you think it confirms it. Even the Church has jumped on the prosperity bandwagon in some sectors, so it’s not surprising people believe these are sound teachings.

Twisting Scripture

Most people are familiar with a certain brand of TV preachers known as Word of Faith and prosperity proponents.

These are the ones that usually sound more like motivational speakers than pastors and are not hurting in the lavish lifestyle department. You will recognize a common theme in their theology that is unbiblical, and for some, outright heretical. 

They are an easy jump out of the New Age because they sound almost just like them but add “in Jesus’ name” to the end of their selfish requests. Just because we put the name of Jesus at the end of a request doesn’t mean it’s His will, nor will it be granted just because we do that. 

It’s not a magical incantation; it’s not a spell. No, that’s witchcraft! God’s promises are for those who are obedient and follow Him, not to those who deny His righteousness.

Due to the theology passed down by prosperity gospel proponents, a new breed of preacher was formed; one that is more focused on what God can do for you, instead of what you were born to do for God.

This is how so many New Age/New Thought ideas crept into the Church, and are being passed off as the Gospel, when they are nothing but repackaged mysticism.

Let’s take a look at some common misrepresentations of Scripture prominent in not only the New Thought/New Age, but in the Church as well.

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 2).

This Scripture alone has probably created more misconceptions concerning wealth and healing than any other, but it’s so simple to unpack if we take the time to consider context.

This is not a theological statement! It’s not even a teaching statement, much less a proclamation regarding God’s blessings. It’s a typical greeting in a letter!

In essence, the message of this passage could read, “I hope you don’t get killed out there,” because missionaries were being jailed and persecuted for preaching the Gospel and that’s exactly who this letter was addressing. 

It is in no way suggesting that God owes us wealth and bodily healing, even though He has the power to grant those things. This letter was not addressing us!

“As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations, before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were” (Romans 4:17).”

The above passage is the go-to Scripture for manifesting or creating our own reality, more specifically, the “name it, claim it” heresy.

Once again, we see the context was twisted to suit our selfish desires and make ourselves more powerful than we are. According to their false doctrine and their mystical messiah, we can speak health, wealth, and healing into our lives by having faith in the power of our words, and God will snap his fingers to grant our requests.

See how they twisted one little thing? It’s not God that’s the one who has the power and authority to decide what things are called into existence; it’s us, leaving Him out! This passage is not about the power of a man’s words calling in what he wanted; it’s about the promise God had already made in this particular instance and was following through with His word. He never made us such a promise.

 “Verily verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father” (John 14:12).

This passage is another that has caused some serious confusion over miracles, both in the Church, and in occult sectors as well.

We must know the character of God, and we must also reference the theme of the Bible. It’s not about us!! Jesus was addressing the disciples right before he was betrayed by Judas, and spoke of having to leave them, i.e. his crucifixion.

When He spoke of the greater works the disciples would do after He spent time with the Father,  He was referencing the Holy Spirit being sent to do these works through the people, not the people having the ability on their own. 

In the Church, they seem to leave that out, and in occult sectors it is simply impossible to do the works of Jesus by seeking power from things like witchcraft that deny Jesus is God.

A little twist of this Scripture makes man all powerful on his own, and leaves God out again.

“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith” (Mark 11:23).

“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you” (Mathew 17:20).”

These passages can get even the most devout believers into trouble sometimes because they both appeal to our pride.

In simplest terms, they are saying if there was ever a way to have the same faith Jesus had in God while in our fleshly bodies, we could probably move mountains.

That’s if it was God’s will for us to move a mountain and His power was working through us, not simply moving them because we already have the power or gained it from Antichrist religions. 

Do keep in mind, Satan has the authority to give us the kingdoms of the world; he offered them to Jesus in the wilderness because they are his to offer, but they come with a price.

Unfortunately, we will never get to the point of having the kind of faith Jesus had, because even the smallest of sins affect our faith. We will never be 100 percent free from sin while on earth, which is why Jesus died in the first place. Of course, those peddling their false doctrine, always leave this out.

“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” (Mark 11:24).

Prosperity teachers will try to convince people that this passage is once again all about us, and if we believe enough, we can have anything we want.

Would you give your 4-year-old the keys to the car because he believed you would? Would you let him live alone in New York City? Would you hand him a million dollars and cut him loose to buy anything? Of course not, so a little common sense is needed to determine that’s also not what God would do, or what this verse means. 

If we begin and end every passage about blessings with, “according to God’s will,” we will save ourselves a lot of misunderstandings.

The Bible is about Jesus and God’s will; it’s not about us! Like any loving father, God wants to bless His children, but with every blessing comes an instruction for us to be obedient.

That’s why it’s nonsensical to even suggest that people denying who Jesus is somehow have the authority to use His name. Only an heir can take advantage of that right, which is why so many people resort to getting their blessings from Satan.

They want the goods, but they refuse to be obedient. They want to worship themselves more than God, and still expect to reap the rewards He has reserved only for the body of Christ.

Quick Recap

1. The Law of Attraction and Word of Faith preachers put man in control by his works and belief in his own abilities, not God. That’s the opposite of what the Bible says. The Bible says Jesus is our source, not ourselves, and in due time we will reap a harvest if we faint not. It doesn’t say we will reap a harvest through obsessing and idolizing the things we desire more than we desire God. 

2. The Law of Attraction and Word of Faith 100 percent blames man if what he wants doesn’t manifest; it’s either lack of faith from the prosperity perspective or you’re not at the right frequency to receive from the New Thought proponents. Not Biblical. God would never blame us for things beyond our control. It’s also a catch-22 to instill guilt and fear into us nonstop from worrying about what we call in.

3. The Law of Attraction doesn’t honor God; it honors the universe as a pantheistic source energy. It is creation worship, self-worship and worse, denying Jesus Christ as the One on the throne. Sowing and reaping are natural laws, but the Law of Attraction says you must manipulate those laws and spend 24/7 calling in what you want, not what God wants! That’s idolatry and nowhere near biblical.

4. The Law of Attraction requires occult practices to carry out that which God labeled an abomination. Not biblical! Eastern meditation, affirmations, and visualization about yourself and what you want, are not in any way honoring to God.  Again, we see nothing but selfish, self-focused idolatry that removes God from the equation and replaces Him with a source energy as sovereign. 

5. Biblical sowing and reaping is not out of selfishness, but sacrifice. We don’t give to get. The Law of Attraction and prosperity teaching are self-serving, which requires us to literally obsess about what we need to call in. Biblical sowing requires none of that, only faith that in due time God will reward our generosity in His way, not how we choose.

6. The Law of Attraction is activated by the universe and relies on karma. The universe is not God; karma is a belief from Eastern religions and all other Antichrist religions. You also must believe in reincarnation to believe in karma. Not Biblical. God cannot honor what he already dismissed and labeled an abomination.  

7. The universe responds to the pseudo-scientific theory of vibration, frequency and cause and effect. God only responds to faith in Him! God doesn’t owe us anything and He is not obligated to give us something just because we want it. The universe will not because it has no feelings. It’s an impersonal source that doesn’t know the best course of action for each of us like a loving father.

8. Finally, the people pushing Word of Faith teaching and the Law of Attraction ultimately try to move God’s hand and go over His head to get what they want. They insist if you do this, you will get that. Time and again, we have proven that’s just not the case, and man is still in bondage because of our fleshly desires.

False teachers more than suggest that we are to call in the things we desire; they outright say it’s God’s command, but they leave out the most crucial element.

“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all of these things shall be added unto thee (Mathew 6:33).”

The concepts exposed in this article are not only unbiblical; they are downright blasphemous!

If you’re following the heretical theology discussed in this article, the answer is clear. You have in fact made yourself the god of this world, and Satan already holds that title, I’m afraid. Search your hearts, brothers, and sisters, for the time is at hand. Who will you serve, man or God?

Consider the first of the Ten Commandments:  

“You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3).

That includes yourself, the very tactic Satan used in the garden still fools the so-called wise men of today.

Ask yourself if you are truly seeking God’s face or just His hand?

Are you trying to manifest everything you want in life first, then adding God to your plan as if it was his idea? Are you manipulating and forcing situations to benefit you, never considering it may not be the will of God for your life?

Who is really in first place, God, or yourself?

Darian Roberts is the owner of A Taste of Eden Catering, the founder of Darkness Revealed (www.darkness-revealed.com), and the author of Darkness Revealed: A Book Series Exposing the New Age Christ Consciousness. She has a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Herzing University in New Orleans. She spent 20 years immersed in the New Age movement and the occult and then gave her life to Jesus. Today, her mission is to expose the lies associated with the New Age movement.