“Having correct or helpful information does not justify disobedience to God.”

Marcia Montenegro

(Source: https://reasonsforjesus.com/should-people-trust-in-psychic-readings/).

In my humble opinion, this quote by Marcia succinctly demonstrates possibly the most prominent reason why the #Enneagram is an idol in so many lives, today: perceived helpfulness (#pragmatism).

We all battle the temptation to lean into our own understanding. Instead of slowing down to ask God for help, we stubbornly take things into our own hands and attempt to control our situations. Our compass? Most often what leads us are our fickle and ever-changing emotions. They never lead us astray, correct? (*sarcasm)

It’s incredibly important to remember that pragmatism doesn’t necessarily come-at-you with a sign that says, “Avoid this.” Instead, the war that is waged upon your mind comes concealed as something seemingly “good” and useful in that moment. A temporary fix, perhaps.

But if any teaching or message encourages you to replace reading your Bible with others books or “practices”, or demeans the Old Testament as unnecessary and irrelevant, take that as a red flag to stop and test that message alongside Scripture immediately.

Instead of seeking wisdom, identity, and guidance from personality descriptions, psychic readings, tarot cards, or emotions, stop and pray! Open your Bible and read at least one whole chapter or book. What we need most are God’s words.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.”

• Proverbs 3:5-6