SIREN SONG: DISCERNING TRUE LIGHT IN AN AGE OF DECEPTIVE SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS

The term "siren song" originates from Greek mythology, where sirens were dangerous creatures, who lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs.

SIREN SONG: an alluring utterance or appeal, especially one that is seductive or deceptive (Merriam-Webster Dictionary); Siren song describes something that is very appealing and alluring on the surface but ultimately deceptive, dangerous, or destructive (Dictionary.com);  Ex. They could not resist the siren song of fame and money (Britannica Dictionary).

The term "siren song" originates from Greek mythology, where sirens were dangerous creatures, who lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs. The concept is deeply rooted in the myth of Odysseus, who famously had his crew plug their ears with wax and tied himself to the mast to hear the song without being lured to his death. 

The phrase has evolved into a metaphor for something that is highly alluring and tempting on the surface but ultimately deceptive, dangerous, or destructive.  It describes an irresistible appeal that can lead to negative consequences and even death, whether in personal relationships, religions and cults, political rhetoric, or indulgences.

The Allure of False Illumination

In this present age of rampant deceptions and a plethora of spiritual awakenings, the landscape of man's discourse is dominated by a pervasive struggle for world domination between perceived 'light' and 'darkness.' From the realm of global politics to burgeoning cultic movements for 'higher consciousness', spiritual manifestations, and demon slaying, man strains to categorize villains and heroes—the ‘black hats’ versus the ‘white hats,’ systems of perceived tyranny and evil versus narratives of a 'great revival,' a ‘Great Awakening,’ and a return to a utopian 'Golden Age.'

Many observers note that this neo-postmodern quest is often framed as a search for hidden truth (or gnosis) and new revelations, pursued through political systems or esoteric religious cults and movements promising spiritual elevation or 'manifest Sonship.'

A prominent example is the New Apostolic Reformation, a global, weaponized, and politicized movement of Eastern mysticism and Western esotericism cloaked in Christianese verbiage hell bent on Christianizing the nations of the world and taking dominion. 

While the intense desire for a Christianized world of peace, prosperity, justice, morality, and truth is understandable, the discerning born-again believer must pause and examine the source of the light being offered. For the eternal truth revealed in Scripture by the indwelling Holy Spirit reminds the faithful Christian that the only illumination that leads to the path of righteousness is through Jesus Christ, the Word.

The narratives currently captivating the masses frequently position politicized and religious organizations or figures on the right as the exclusive saviors leading adherents out of the darkness of global tyranny. Those on the opposing left side are, consequently, demonized and relegated to hell, fire, and damnation.

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive - Ephesians 4:14

The Christian Must Test the Spirits

Right-side Christian "patriots" and nationalists can encompass a range of entities and figures, from well-intentioned individuals in pews and behind pulpits, alternative news media, 'truth seekers', politicians, corporations, to Charismatic television and internet networks. Yet, the rotten fruits (doctrines and followers)—with their false prophets, apostles, teachers, and ravening wolves in sheep's clothing—can give themselves away.  

The Bible offers a severe caution against man's tendency to seek salvation in worldly systems. When the focus shifts from the unchanging nature of God’s truth to the ever-shifting complexities of politics and cults, one risks being drawn into what many theologians term a "false light" phenomenon.  This danger is amplified because the adversary—Satan—is a master strategist!  

The Apostle Paul issued one of the most sobering warnings regarding spiritual deception, a warning directly applicable to the New Apostolic Reformation movement.

This movement thrives on reenchantment and false signs and wonders, such as those found in the Word of Faith and prosperity gospel teachings. It also includes phenomena like new revelations (secret knowledge or gnosis), deliverance ministries, "trips to Heaven," and the Manifest Sonship heresy ("you can be like God"). This heresy is a form of false enlightenment, originating from the depths of hell and drawing from Kabbalistic and Hindu traditions, explicitly outside of "the way, the truth, and the life" found only in Jesus Christ.

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14)

If the arch-enemy of Jesus Christ can masquerade as a benevolent angel of light, how much more easily can he infiltrate man's humanistic philosophies, ideologies, and even political factions positioning themselves as the ultimate solution for worldly evil?

The Trap

One of the most insidious dangers noted by those watching the current spiritual and political scene is the concept of the ‘Hegelian dialectic’—a guided process wherein an established power presents a synthesized opposition to ultimately steer the masses toward a desired, pre-determined conclusion.

When political polarization becomes acute, the temptation is strong for believers to align entirely with one side—often the "right"—perceiving it as the divine instrument exposing the 'evil of the left.' Yet, when a political  faction assumes the mantle of God’s anointed deliverer, it effectively presents itself as a form of false light, offering temporal salvation instead of eternal redemption.  The faithful Christian must recognize that the ultimate conflict is not a contest between political parties or global factions. The Bible says that the fundamental struggle is spiritual.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)

The New Apostolic Reformation aligns mostly with a right side political ideology—one that exposes secular evil.  The risk in this is that they are exchanging the narrow way established by the Lord Jesus Christ for an earthly system that is ultimately subject to processes of compromise, decay, and death.

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matthew 7:14)

The Call for Holiness

The highest concern arises when these worldly ideologies—this search for hidden political saviours and reliance on 'prophets', 'apostles', and themselves to conquer evil—begin to infiltrate God's Church itself.  When these so called 'Christian' movements prioritize engagement with political battles over spiritual purity, or when they elevate a prophetic 'word' above the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, they risk adopting a worldly, false light strategy to combat evil.

In an age when individuals participate in the meta physical and practice contemplative prayer and other forms of spiritual interactions, they are in fact dealing with demons.

God has warned people since the beginning of time to stay away from Gnosticism and mysticism. 

There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee - Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Why does God give such a strong warning against these spiritual interactions?

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect - Matthew 24:23-24

The solemnity of the divine warnings is directly proportional to the profound danger they address. 

These severe admonitions are issued precisely because man possesses no intellectual or spiritual advantage—and often holds a significant disadvantage—compared to the principalities of darkness, specifically the Devil, his devils, and subordinates under his influence.

Any nonbeliever and born-again Christian who chooses to dabble in the supernatural or the occult realm thereby reveals a profound and dangerous foolishness.  Demonic entities are master manipulators and deceivers, possessing ages of experience in exploiting man's frailty.  Believers who engage with them essentially guarantee their own rapid descent into manipulation and spiritual entanglement. 

Following the successful execution of their deception, the predetermined outcome is the systematic destruction of the believer's spiritual connection to the Heavenly Father, the body of Christ and the comprehensive ruin of their earthly life.  God chastens His children.  He can also cause them to have an early death.

The true path for the Christian is not in seeking the latest 'new thing' offered up by the New Apostolic Reformation, the deepest political revelation, or the promise of a global revival and awakening. The true path is found in the unwavering, unchanging Word of God.

The believer is not called to be awakened by a human organization, but to be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

The world is looking for greater consciousness; the Church is called to greater conviction. The world seeks a hidden path out of turmoil; the believer already possesses the roadmap for life and righteousness.

The Psalmist provides the necessary focus for navigating these turbulent, confusing times:

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105

True light does not originate from a greedy cabal of 'anointed' 'super apostles' , nor does it reside solely within the framework of a specific political party. True light emanates from the only begotten Son of God Jesus Christ, the only Light of the world (John 8:12).

Discerning the difference between the glorious, eternal illumination of God and the temporary, deceptive glow of false systems requires believers to anchor themselves not in the noise of the world, but in the silence and certainty of God's word. 

It is only there that the born-again Christian and child of God finds refuge from the powerful and persuasive siren song of human systems.