Three problems with the Law of Attraction teachings

 

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Be very careful with teachings surrounding the “Law of Attraction.” These ideas have become extremely popular in recent years, but many of them are spiritually dangerous. I once believed that these teachings were compatible with biblical faith, but I later realized that they are not.

Many Law of Attraction teachings borrow language that sounds similar to faith while using it as a tool to obtain personal desires rather than to surrender to God’s will. Instead of teaching people to seek what God desires for their lives, they often encourage people to focus entirely on creating the life they want for themselves.

In this article, I will discuss three major problems I have observed concerning the Law of Attraction.

First, these teachings often replace God with “the universe.” As believers, we know that God is the source of all things. He is our Creator and the only Creator. The universe does not possess power that is independent of God, nor can it grant wishes like a genie in a bottle.

We must also remember that supernatural manifestations are not automatically proof that something comes from God. When Moses performed miracles through the power of God, Pharaoh’s magicians were able to imitate some of those signs through occult practices.

“So the magicians of Egypt did the same with their secret arts.”
— Exodus 7:22

This teaches us that we must test spiritual experiences rather than assuming that every manifestation, answered desire, or supernatural occurrence is from God.

Second, the Law of Attraction teaches people to use spiritual principles as a means of fulfilling every personal wish and desire. This is contrary to the Word of God. Our desires are not automatically right simply because we feel them strongly. They must be submitted to God and aligned with His will.

Biblical faith is not about manipulating spiritual laws to receive whatever we want. It is about trusting God, seeking His wisdom, and allowing Him to shape our desires according to His purpose. The Law of Attraction often removes God’s will from the equation and places human desire at the center.

Third, the Law of Attraction teaches dependence on self rather than dependence on God. It places great emphasis on personal thoughts, personal energy, personal declarations, and the individual’s ability to create a desired reality.

This is contrary to Scripture, which teaches us:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5

Biblical faith requires trust, humility, obedience, and surrender. It does not teach us that we are the ultimate source of our blessings or that our thoughts alone control the future. Our confidence must remain in God, not in ourselves, the universe, or a spiritual formula.