Crystal balls, Ouija boards, star charts, tarot cards, seances, fortune tellers, where do you go when you need to know about the future? Can horoscopes be trusted? Need a little help discerning the future? Don’t forget about the newspaper ladies Dear Abby and Ask Ann Landers, then there's a gentleman they call Dr. Phil. What about those fortune cookies that usually guides you in matters of health, wealth, and love. When they’re cracked open, they give you a deep personal advice like: Plant your corn early, or Expect a surprise this month! You can take that to the bank and deposit it in your strongbox. Let’s not forget the sweet taste of that cookie.
What exactly is our fascination with the unknown, the future, the beyond? Palm readers, fortune tellers, astrologists, personal gurus and their types are eager to smooth talk you into what you want to hear, and what you want to happen, while at the same time gently making your pocketbook lighter. The Bible has some constructive criticism about looking into matters that should best be left alone.
“Do not practice divination or sorcery.” Leviticus 19:26
“Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God, for you will be defiled by them.” Leviticus 19:31
But it’s only a little harmless you say. It’s all in jest; it’s just a way to lighten things up from being too serious. We only go on a few times a year. What harm is it causing? After all, many presidents and first ladies practice with mediums. We all get a good laugh, nobody takes it serious. Why are you being so judgmental, we’re not hurting anyone? It’s just fun. People use these and a thousand other excuses to dabble in the black arts, and you say, just because Hitler constantly consulted a medium and other forms of the dark side and was one of the most evil murderous men ever, it’s not the same thing! God didn’t say, that he preferred we steer clear, God said; “Don’t!” But what about my favorite programs on TV that show ghosts and spirits and haunted houses and crossing over to the other side? That’s okay isn’t it? How could that be wrong? Hollywood wouldn’t lead us astray, would they? It’s just entertainment right? Maybe, God needs to send ‘another’ fortune cookie your way! Perhaps it should read, “I will put my trust in him.” Hebrews 2:13
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