Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7 NKJV). Along this line, many Christians seek guidance from God through prayer, expecting answers which sometimes do not come as fast or clear as anticipated. In hopes of getting more immediate answers to questions, some Christians and non-Christians seek guidance from fortune tellers and/or spirit guides (invisible entities).
Different categories of fortune tellers are known as “psychics”, “astrologers”, “mediums”, “channelers” or “tarot card readers”. They can be found locally, or on the Internet. Some people will make an appointment and ask questions, hoping for answers about relationships, love, romance, healing, conflict resolution, investments, major life decisions, etc., looking for guidance to make their life better. Some hope to contact departed loved ones.
Though little concern is felt about using these resources today, yet in biblical times, God’s warnings against use and association with these practices is severe. For example, in Leviticus 20:6 (NASB) God states, “As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off from among his people.”
Why does the Bible convey a very critical, and negative, view of fortune tellers and spirit guides? This book aims to help the reader to understand the reasons for God’s warnings and to make them aware of the hidden dangers.
PLEASE NOTE: In this series, we utilize multiple Bible translations to provide optimal clarity of the scriptures quoted, as well as James Strong’s numeric references to Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible, and similar sources. We encourage you to review each of the scripture referenced in support of the statements made.
