A Simple Definition of Chi Energy Healing
A very simple definition of acupressure healing is found in the book, New Choices in Natural Healing by Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci, Jennifer Haigh, Sid Kirchheimer and Jean Callahan. The authors state, "With acupressure you use finger or hand pressure instead of needles. But its goal is the same as acupuncture's: to stimulate what Chinese medical practitioners call chi--the body's most basic healing energy" (p. 11). So, acupressure healing is a non-invasive form of chi energy healing.
Emphasis on Chi Energy Flow for Healing
The system of chi energy healing rests on the principle that chi must flow unobstructed through various meridians, or channels of the body for good health. It also must flow at just the right speed and pressure. Otherwise, sickness, disease, and pain occurs. Chi energy healing, which is the goal of acupressure healing, is practiced to restore balance to the flow of chi. Often this flow is referred to as "life force."
The Christian Bible on the Principles of Chi Energy Healing
Is there such a thing as chi energy or "life force" according to biblical scripture? Well, the scriptures do speak of a "life force." But, that life force is clearly identified. We read, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (KJV, Gen. 2:7).
We notice that scripture says that man, as in mankind, became a living soul. The life force is the breath of God. The life force of every man is his breath from God (Gen. 7:22). Could chi energy simply be another term for the breath of God? If so, is then chi energy healing another term for divine healing from God?
Chi Energy Versus the Breath of God
The authors of New Choices in Natural Healing, affirm that, "You can use acupressure to rebalance or unblock the energy that flows through your body, so your body can begin to heal itself" (p. 13). If chi energy is the life force of God, how is it that man can control it through acupressure and acupuncture? This amounts to controlling the life force of God, which scripture established as the breath of God. Consequently, chi energy healing comes under suspicion of not being from God. Anything that puts man in "control" of God is not of God.
Again, the only "life force" of which we learn in the Christian Bible is the breath of God (Gen. 2:7). We also learn that God is the only one who controls his breath, and the breath, or life force, that he allows to flow in and out of man. We read, "...thou (talking to God) takest away their breath, they die..." (Ps. 104:29). We also read, "...God in whose hand thy breath is..." (Dan. 5:23).
The philosophy of chi energy healing is that through the practice of systems such as acupressure, acupuncture, yoga, and Eastern forms of meditation, chi energy flow can be controlled. This means that "life force" can be controlled. However, the "life force" that is the breath of God cannot be controlled. This tells us that chi energy is not the same "life force" as the breath of the Lord. Consequently, chi energy healing is not the same thing as divine healing from God whose people declare, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases" (Ps. 103:3).
In the Bible we see reference to the use of natural medicinal herbs for healing the body. David wrote, "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean..." (Ps. 51:7). Let's remember that God created the body and all of the herbs that are good for health. Therefore, whether he heals through his herbs or through direct divine healing, he is still the one who heals. His breath is the only true "life force." Chi energy is definitely a force; but it is not from the living God. It is unholy and causes spiritual harm. This is why the followers of Christ do not practice chi energy healing.