The #1 Reason I Believe the Enneagram is Deceptive

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Published 2021-03-15
Ah yes… the Enneagram… how have I not made a video about this before? I want to briefly share 3 reasons with you why this popular personality trend isn’t what you think it is. When things like this come up I usually wait and learn as much as I can I thought it first before I give an educated opinion. Sometimes I see Christians making a bigger deal out of things than they need to be, and other times they were spot on. I believe it takes wisdom, time, and discernment to come to a solid conclusion. Though I'm still learning about this topic, I've come to a point where, indeed, this is a major issue within the Christian community. In this video, I share why.

Timestamps:

#1: False History- 3:12
#2: Richard Rohr- 3:46
#3: My Main Issue- 5:32 *

*(This was actually a point brought up by Jeremiah Roberts in their Cultish Podcast with Marcia Montenegro. You can listen to that here: thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-1-decoding-the-enn… )

The Book, "Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret":
midwestoutreach.org/enneagram/

Book Website:
enneagramsecret.com

Marcia Montenegro's Website: www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/

Joy and Don Veniot's Website:
midwestoutreach.org/

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All Comments (21)
  • @Shawn-363
    “My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge” - Hosea 4:1 Many Christians fall to temptation and allow spiritual attacks into our lives simply because of ignorance, and unwillingness to do research and understand why the Bible tells us this: “Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭
  • @nikionek1881
    "Perhaps Christians have gotten bored with what the Bible has to offer, so they go and find a deeper, more thoughtful structure, like the Enneagram, appealing." Sounds a lot like how the Israelites in the wilderness got tired of waiting for Moses to come back down from the mountain so they fashioned a golden calf for themselves instead, because it was something shiny and new.
  • @msvanillary
    If people really dive into their Bibles, they will never get bored!
  • @merlyn9391
    I remember feeling a bit left out couple years ago when everyone was like “I’m number blah blah blah.” But for some reason .. never moved forward taking the test. It seemed weird to me. I understand now that it was the Holy Spirit protecting me...giving me discernment. 😳🙏🏼
  • @chocolatepeque
    The biggest problem with personality tests like these is that they take your focus from the Lord, back to yourself. They stoke your ego, your pride. They do not further your walk with Christ; they do not glorify Him.
  • @JR-ee9xc
    This is scary because I got a degree from a Christian University that taught and used this. Thank you for your channel, it's really helping me recognize that I've essentially been apart of a church, which I left 6 months ago that was occultish and new age. They even started practicing sozo. I couldn't run fast enough.
  • I learned about the enneagram last year from a Christian friend and thought it was a neat tool to use for improvement. Once I learned of my number I became fascinated with learning as much as I could about it. In time I started to feel unease about it. It highlighted aspects of my childhood that seemed inescapable and pointed to it as my identity. Our identity is not to be grounded in worldly ideals but in our Father Himself. I now see the Holy Spirit was moving in me.
  • @CB-zv1ji
    Wow, this explains why I felt so uncomfortable with it! I didn’t even know 😳. Also, the whole “self” discovery, SELF actualization, SELF SELF SELF thing bugs the snot out of me. Can we just forget ourselves?
  • @vendradi
    Wowser Melissa. My daughter introduced me to the Enneagram about 6 weeks ago or so. I had never heard of it. We went through the questions to get to my type and I found the information about my number to pretty accurately describe some aspects of my personality. I did a quick search, found a few websites, and did some reading. And then thought to myself, this stuff seems off. I left it where I found it that day. But she is into it. She mentioned it again this past week. I made a mental note of her mention but did not acknowledge it during our conversation. And here you are shining a light on the lie of it all. Thank you! And no, my daughter is not a Christian. Please keep her in your prayers.
  • @gecro3191
    I was deep in the Enneagram for a couple years and then last year during the pandemic, I discovered the truth and I was set free from the Enneagram. So thankful for people like you getting the word out there!
  • one thing I have noticed is that Christians who follow deceptive ways end up embracing those ways and leaving a relationshoip Christ, but they often don't realize it..
  • @mommyk8989
    One of the pastors in my church is constantly posting about the enneagram, and it’s never sat right with me, even without me knowing anything about it. Maybe time to find a new church... Thank you for this video, your videos have helped me so much! God bless you🙏🏼
  • It is wonderful to see a young woman who sees the deception invading the church and explains it well. God bless u daugther of the Most High God
  • @deathangel523
    Reading the whole bible is important because this is divination seeking wisdom from spirits aka demons instead of seeking wisdom from God.
  • @user-bn7dg2km2d
    So many believers are practicing divination and don't think its a big deal. (enneagram, astrology, angel cards, etc) Even though the Bible expressly forbids it.
  • @daverogg8701
    I’m reading Rohr’s book now and finding the “secret” is the enneagram will draw you away from God to Rohr’s universal believing in all religions lead to God, with this “tool” of destruction. Good teaching, Melissa!!!
  • You’re awfully young to be so wise but I must say I greatly appreciate it your commentary on the majority of things that you are gracious enough to share with me truly helps God bless you Melissa and keep doing what you’re doing