Anything wrong with consulting psyics? Mediums? Socerers? 2 Kings 17:16,17
Good morning everyone. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
Once again, I mention Jeremiah 19 - it definitely has had an impact on me. Friends, I encourage you to read this warning again. If you will go over to 2 Kings 17:16,17 "They rejected all the commands of the LORD their God and made two calves from metal. They set up an Asherah pole and worshiped Baal and all the forces of heaven."
This is verse 16 and the forces of heaven refers to the Canaanite practice of worshiping the sun, moon, and constellations. These were Assyrian gods that were being added to their religion. If you will turn ahead to 2 Kings 21:1-6 it tells about Manasseh who followed his grandfathers footsteps and adopted wicked practices of the Babylonians and Canaanites, including sacrificing his own son. Manasseh did not listen to the words of God's prophets but willfully led his people into sin. To view this copy and paste: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Kings%2021:1-6&version=NIV
2 Kings 17:17 "They even sacrificed their own sons and daughters in the fire. They consulted fortune tellers and practiced sorcery and sold themselves to evil, arousing the LORD's anger."
2 Kings 21:6 "Manasseh also sacrificed his own son in the fire. He practiced sorcery and divination, and he consulted with mediums and psychics. He did much that was evil in the LORD's sight, arousing his anger." Manasseh was an evil king, and he angered God with his sin. Listed among Manasseh's sins are occult practices - sorcery and divination, and consulting mediums and psychics. These acts are strictly forbidden by God (Leviticus 19:31; Deuter 18:9-13) because they demonstrate a lack of faith in HIM; involve sinful actions, and open the door to demonic influences.
In today's world we have many books, television shows, and games which emphasize fortune-telling, seances, and other occult practices. Don't let desire to know the future or the belief that superstition is harmless lead you into condoning occult practices. They are counterfeits of God's power and have as their root a system of beliefs totally opposed to God.
As a p.s. Asherah was a Canaanite mother-goddess, a mistress of Baal. Her images were made of wood. The Israelites were expressly forbidden to associate with Asherah practices in any way. Think about this! How often do you put your faith in something else? Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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