"What it comes down to is the preaching of the higher self (as taught in
contemplative spirituality) versus the preaching of the Cross. The New Age says
that God is the higher self in man—that God is just a meditation away.
Many people are turned off when they think Christian teaching says we are bad
and worthless. But this is not an accurate depiction of Christianity. It may
teach that man is bad (i.e., sinful) (which is evident) but certainly not
worthless. The fact that Christ died for the “ungodly” to “reconcile” them to
God shows God’s love toward man. In contrast to karma, the Gospel of grace is
better in that if you accept its provision, you are complete (perfect) in Christ
Jesus.This is why Christianity is so steadfast on these issues. If a belief system is not preaching the Cross, then it is not “the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). If other ways are correct, then Christ died in vain, His blood shed unnecessarily." LHT
