In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we examine the growing popularity of muscle testing (also known as applied kinesiology, energy testing, or nutrition response testing) and ask the foundational question: Does this align with the Word of God?
Many Christians are unknowingly engaging in practices with roots in New Age, occult, and Eastern mysticism, often repackaged with scientific or “Christian-friendly” language. But muscle testing goes deeper than just health, it touches on divination, spiritual deception, and misplaced trust.
We explore:
- The origins of muscle testing
- Why it seems to “work”
- How it compares to biblical healing- Modern Christian adoption of it
- And how to discern the subtle traps of spiritual compromise
✝️ Whether you’ve used this practice or are simply curious, this episode is a deep dive on muscle testing, its occult roots, how it is divination and equips you with biblical insight and practical questions to bring before the Lord.
🙏 Let's walk in freedom, not deception.
00:00 – Welcome: Why this topic matters00:37 – Muscle testing: What it is and why people seek it02:02 – Roots in Eastern mysticism and chiropractic fusion02:54 – Why it “feels” like it works
04:30 – 2 Thess. 2:9 and lying signs and wonders
05:44 – Medical muscle testing vs. applied kinesiology
06:53 – Cross into pseudoscience and divination07:26 – Is it rebranded science or ancient spiritual practice?08:03 – How muscle testing mirrors divination practices
10:14 – Why Christians fall into it (Christian practitioners, etc.)
11:11 – Local example: “Christian” clinics and allergy testing13:16 – Acupuncture, chi, and Daoist roots
15:02 – Misusing “God can use anything”
17:06 – “It’s just a tool”- is that true?
18:27 – Muscle testing as modern divination19:29 – “Power vs. Force” and spiritual calibration21:30 – What’s the real harm if there’s no visible damage?
23:26 – 1 Cor. 10: Can’t drink the cup of demons and of the Lord
25:07 – “It works!” is not the same as “It’s from God”
26:50 – Hidden knowledge vs. Holy Spirit guidance
28:12 – Biblical breakdown: What is divination?
29:15 – How ancient methods parallel modern practices
30:11 – Biblical lots vs. occult practices: key difference
34:30 – The “self-healing body” lie and New Age thinking
38:56 – Bar songs turned into hymns vs. spiritual practices40:22 – Why spiritual origins matter more than cultural ones41:35 – “I’m not looking for a demon behind everything”42:00 – The slow descent of compromise42:49 – Slippery slope examples: lust, pride, covetousness44:14 – Many sins start small. Why we must be alert45:10 – “At least I’m not doing ___” – the danger of comparisons46:25 – Deep dive: Marci Juland’s experience with muscle testing47:22 – Ouija board vs. muscle testing: surprising parallels48:38 – Asking your body questions = modern divination50:21 – True healing comes from the Lord53:02 – Call to repent and return to God54:13 – Self-reflection questions to bring to the Lord56:11 – Personal story: ignoring the check of the Holy Spirit57:01 – Bible study: 2 Cor. 10 and demolishing false arguments58:20 – Lofty opinions vs. the knowledge of God59:50 – Spiritual warfare is a battle of the mind01:01:05 – Final encouragement and call to truth and freedom
More Resource:YouTube video: 11 Reasons Muscle Testing is Divination:https://youtu.be/Bs4tg8sJUXg?si=ciDfWNa0GPj58eoNBlog: Muscle Testing--Repackaged Divination: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/single-post/2016-2-1-muscle-testingrepackaged-divinationWhat does the Bible say about applied kinesiology? https://www.gotquestions.org/kinesiology.htmlBook: Ouija Medicine: The Dark Side of Energy Medicinehttps://www.amazon.com/Ouija-Medicine-Dark-Side-Energy/dp/B0D4JZV78NBook: Life to the Body: Biblical Principles for Health & Healinghttps://www.amazon.com/Life-Body-Biblical-Principles-Healing-ebook/dp/B0D7W5PXFG