"Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." (Col. 2:8)

The Washington Post reported that the government HUD program is funding the National Institute for Medical Options which includes "gemstones, colors and incense" with the power to heal. Michelle Lusson, ordained by a Florida Episcopal church with a "doctor of divinity," believes in ancient healing practices based on Greek and Roman gods and goddesses and the colors that correspond to each. The Washington Post stated, "Real doctors decry Lusson's work as nonsense."

Col. 2:18-19 says, "Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding fast to the Head..."