The Laying On Of Hands

The Master Counterfeiter

Throughout the Bible Scripture records instances of the "laying on of Hands" in accordance with God's Word.

Laying On of Hands In The Old Testament
 
1. Pass on a spiritual blessing Gen. 48:14
2. Identification between those who had sinned and animal sacrifice Ex. 29:10
3. Witness bearing for capital offenses Lev.24:14
4. Setting apart for ministry (Levites)  Num. 8:10
5. To appoint spiritual successors (Moses/Joshua) Deut. 34:9
 
Laying On of Hands In the NT
         
1. Jesus on little children Mark 10:16
2. To receive the Holy Spirit Acts 8:17, 19
3. Healing Acts 12:17; James 5:13-15
4. Call to Ministry Acts 6:6 (Seven deacons) Acts 13:3 Sending of Paul and Barnabas
5. Ordination Timothy 2 Tim. 1:6
6. Spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12:1-6

The laying on of hands is God's gift to believers throughout time. One of the primary reasons God gave the church this gift is to provide His healing power for those who are sick. Almost every denomination practices this gift in accordance with God's Word. Satan is the "master counterfeiter". The Bible says in 2 Thess 2:9-10 "The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders. "

It shouldn't be surprising to realize that alternative therapies attempt to mimic the gift of the Laying On of Hands. All three "touch therapies" discussed in The Occult Invasion of Health Care are a Satanic parlor game that Satan uses to deceive people that there is healing other than through the name of Jesus Christ. The Bible states that "Satan is a liar and the Father of liars." He has been a deciever from the beginning and is continues to seduce people everywhere into becoming involved in the occult through alternative medicine.  We need to put on the "whole armor of God that we may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 2.