Yoga Is Not for Christians

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I. God's Plan for Meditation Predates All Human Alternatives

Long before the Law, the temple, the sacrifices, the prophets, before Calvary and before the church - Isaac enjoyed meditating in the field at eventide. This biblical example demonstrates that true spiritual meditation was ordained by God from the earliest times, not as an empty ritual, but as meaningful communion with the Creator.

The setting is significant - in the field, back yard, prayer closet, or deck. Isaac wasn't watching television or reading secular materials. He wasn't distracted by modern conveniences like cell phones, recreational activities like racquetball, or even seemingly innocent pursuits like fishing. Instead, he chose solitude with God, demonstrating tha...