Beth Moore and the 'Be Still DVD' Thing (Updated)

What’s up with the Beth Moore thing? I’ve been asked by a few people what I think of Beth Moore’s books and things. Well here’s what I think - I don’t know what I think as I’ve never read her books, and have listened to her teach only a few times.

But here’s what I do know…she was on the very contemplative Be Still DVD a few years ago, which I have watched. Apparently she was okay with this connection and never backed down from endorsing it (see Beth Moore Gives Thumbs Up to Be Still DVD). Her name also appears on the Be Still Participant's Guide. The Be Still DVD was deceptive, as there were some Bible teachers interviewed on the DVD who are not contemplative. This sent a mixed message because it made the practice of contemplative prayer and mysticism appear accepted and mainstream.

For more on whether or not she approves of contemplative prayer, see here:

Beth Moore's Illicit Tent of Meeting
By Bob DeWaay
www.worldviewtimes.com

Aside from that, I have heard others say that the main issue they have about Beth Moore's teaching is that, although she speaks to mostly women, she also teaches men in her own church. It's also been mentioned that she frequently interprets scripture by her own allegories, and spiritualizes her personal experiences.

But they also say she is a sweet woman who loves the Lord. For those who love Beth Moore's teaching (and it's mostly women) - I am not trying to put her down. I am simply answering a question (and not very well at that). I guess the main thing here is that people are not to idolize any Bible teacher, whether male or female, but to stick to the whole counsel of God. It's important to surround ourselves with lots of good Bible teachers, but we also need to examine everything we hear with the Scriptures. Until I know more, that's all I can say. You know, some people have tried to "warn" me that Kay Arthur is a false teacher(1), because she has taught men or something like that. Yet it was through Kay Arthur's teaching, Precept Upon Precept, that I was changed by the Word of God. I hope I can have a balanced view about these things, and be over flowing with the grace I have been given.

So there's my answer, which is mostly based on what others have said. If anyone has any comments to add regarding this subject, please feel free to do so.

If anyone needs to read some helpful reviews of Beth Moore, see here. There is also an interesting thread from both sides of the issue on this forum (not that I am promoting the beliefs on that forum...just thought it was an interesting conversation).


End note:
(1) Listen to a powerful message from Kay Arthur HERE.


Related:

Biblical Pattern of Male Leadership Limits Pastorate to Men
www.almohler.com

A Beth Moore Expose
March 2010
apprising.org

UPDATE:

Here we have an interesting development with another one of Beth Moore's Be Still DVD associates which clearly shows the downhill pathway of mysticism:

PRISCILLA SHIRER POINTS US TO RICHARD ROHR
http://apprising.org/2010/09/23/priscilla-shirer-points-us-to-richard-rohr/

*****See updated/additional info about Beth Moore's teachings HERE.