What we know today as Pharmacy, or “Big Pharma” is derived from the Greek word “Pharmakeia.” This word is translated as “sorcery,” but specifically can mean “poisonous potion.” There are many terms used to define this, all of which are considered an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. This is made evident in Deuteronomy 18:10-12–“There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you.” Through studying the neurobiology of different synthetic medications or man’s understanding of the natural resources such as Opioids, I have learned that there is a science to curses. I have discovered that there are drugs in the guise of being good medicine that harm us both mentally and spiritually by encouraging our carnal desires and giving our sinful flesh control. A good example would be misuse of natural plants, such as the opium poppy plant or marijuana. Genesis 1:29-31–” And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food;” and it was so. Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”
Everything God has made is GOOD, so it would make sense that his creations would only BENEFIT us; Our physiological composition reflects Yahweh’s design for man. Through “fasting” from food for a duration of time, we can even fully reset our DNA, and trigger our bodies to destroy any dysfunctional cells such as white blood cells attacking when they should not. This is the case when we have autoimmune disorders such as Diabetes or Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE). I was once diagnosed with EOE and healed through doing an Alkaline water fast and healing prayer. Through self-control and renewal of our minds, we can put our flesh into submission. Unfortunately, there is so much in the world that influences us negatively and there are things we are convinced will cure our every need or ailment that do more harm over time. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that our bodies naturally create, designed for communicating messages to nerve cells. This chemical controls movement, emotion, motivation, and pleasure. We as humans crave this natural substance like it is a drug. Naturally “Big Pharma” decided to bank on this because we do not want to feel pain, only pleasure.
Even when common medications we know of are not being abused on the streets, there are consequences for using them. In this blog, I will be focusing on opiates because this classification of drugs reveals the science behind a curse on our minds. Whenever opioids are introduced to the body such as morphine, they attach to what are known as mu opioid receptors in the brain which affects the Mesolimbic Reward System in the brain. Cells in another area of the brain located near the hypothalamus called the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) are stimulated by this change, triggering production of dopamine. Typically, our Prefrontal Cortex in our brain is connected to our inhibitions but is compromised through use of the drug. In short, the brain does not signal to the body to stop what it is doing even if it is dangerous. Continued use of the drugs leads to a chemical dependence so severe that the brain starts to believe that this is normal, and without the drugs there are abnormalities which is where withdrawals come in, triggering excessive amounts of different hormones being produced that can shock the body with various symptoms such as sickness, hallucinations, high blood pressure, etc. Although these medications can be useful as “pain-killers,” there are side effects that can have long term consequences. By using many of these medications, the reward pathways in the brain are in a trance and even if the action is harmful to the individual, they will continue to do it because it feels good to the Locus Ceruleus (LC); an area of the brain that is the pleasure center and deals with arousal and alertness. There are sections of the brain that record memories associated with good feelings or even bad feelings, and then later a person, place, or object could trigger that memory and feeling. This is called conditioned associations, and this is a way to understand how trauma happens when we experience adverse events in our lives. There are positive aspects that naturally occur, but we should not be tinkering with our brains by forcing production of different chemicals, this throws off the natural order and God’s design.
In 2009 when I had brain surgery, I was given morphine and Ativan and various other sedatives when my body was in recovery. While I was thankful to be relieved of agonizing pain, my body created a chemical dependency on the drugs, and I was given methadone to wean me off. Morphine slowly breaks down your immune system through long term and frequent use. It is often given to those on hospice to make them more “comfortable” but hinders recovery and usually results in death. During this time, I experienced withdrawals of a hellish nature for 29 hours, where I believed Satan was in my hospital room attacking me. These “hallucinations” were a result of withdrawals, but I believe this was a spiritual attack, Afterall I had just overcome death with God giving me a second chance at life, and I had just invited Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Through my vulnerable state of mind, I was more susceptible to demonic attacks. In 1 Peter 5:8 we are warned to–” Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” I understand the meaning of this more than ever now, we are using drugs marketed to help us with our health or to soothe different symptoms, but many are altering our bodies and minds and affecting our vigilance and sobriety.
Sometime during my recovery, I drew a picture of myself with syringes for arms (labeled Ativan on the left and Morphine on the right) and the “Eye of Horus” under my eye. My eyes were green and appeared like a hypnotic gaze, and I was pale. I also drew my scar on my belly (I had a piece of my skull removed and implanted in my abdomen for safe keeping while an infection was treated in my brain on the left side.) This was the portrait of a broken mind, and a broken body. I was under this trance from the use of sedatives, and through it, the evil behind all this sickness and disease was revealed to me. The symbolic eye I drew under my own eye relates to “pharmakeia” and even inspired the “Rx” symbol used in anything relating to medicine today. The reasoning for this is because the “Eye of Horus” was used as a mathematical tool for measurement in ancient Egyptian times, in which the physicians would divide the eye into fractions. The numbers total 63/64, and the missing fraction hinting that the “gods” would restore and make things whole. This symbol was designed as a left eye, while “The Eye of Rah” is designated as the right eye. This of course relates to Egyptian mythology and the worship of false gods. This eye is a symbol of protection, and health and wellness. This means that our modern pharmacy is inspired by an Egyptian sun and moon god. Apart from practical treatments created from herbs, there were rituals done to invoke divine powers. Wearers of the “Eye of Horus” or even the Greek inspired “evil eye” believe it to give them protection. This is all witchcraft!
This is not to say that diabetics need to turn from insulin because it is simply derived from the pancreas of a pig, or that we cannot ever have pain relief such as epidurals being used in childbirth, or allergy medications like antihistamines that have helped. God can still use these things to help his children, but we should not be placing our trust in these things, nor should we frequently run for the pill bottle. Instead, we should always wear the Armor of God, pray, and speak healing and life over our bodies daily to drive away all spirits of infirmity. Roman 8:26–“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses, for we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Jesus is the “Great Physician,” he is all we need. The world is full of strife, misery, and lies because Satan is the ruler of a fallen earth. Jehovah Rapha, He is all you need and if you require medicine (natural herbs) let him guide you with his wisdom on how to use it and healing power. Frankincense and Myrrh are good place to start, and they are extracted from a tree. These oils were designed to benefit us, not harm us.
