How can Christians today avoid practices condemned in Leviticus 20:27? Verse in Focus “A man or a woman who is a medium or spiritist must surely be put to death. They are to be stoned; their blood is on their own hands.” – Leviticus 20:27 Why This Command Still Speaks • God’s character never changes (Malachi 3:6); what He calls detestable remains detestable. • Mediums and spiritists channel powers opposed to the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 10:20). • Christ fulfilled the Law’s ceremonial penalties (Colossians 2:14), yet the moral warning stands (Galatians 5:19-21). Identifying Modern Equivalents • Psychics, fortune-tellers, tarot, palm reading, astrology, horoscopes. • Séances, Ouija boards, necromancy, ghost-hunting shows. • “White magic,” Wicca, crystals charged for “energy,” spell books. • Video games, movies, music, or social media that normalize or glamorize these practices. Root Reasons to Reject Them • They seek knowledge or power outside God (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). • They substitute counterfeit spiritual experiences for the Holy Spirit’s guidance (John 16:13). • They open doors to demonic influence (1 John 4:1; Acts 16:16-18). • They violate the first commandment by giving honor to another “source” (Exodus 20:3). Practical Ways to Steer Clear • Saturate your heart with Scripture daily (Psalm 119:11). • Ask the Spirit for discernment before watching, reading, or purchasing anything (Ephesians 5:10). • Delete horoscope apps, unsubscribe from occult channels, dispose of occult objects as believers did in Acts 19:19. • Teach children early that “magic” outside God’s power is not harmless fun (Proverbs 22:6). • Politely excuse yourself from parties featuring séances or tarot “for entertainment.” • When curiosity arises, redirect it to prayer and Bible study rather than “just looking.” Replacing Darkness with Light • Seek God’s guidance through prayer, fasting, and Scripture (James 1:5). • Practice spiritual disciplines—worship, fellowship, service (Acts 2:42-47). • Memorize promises about God’s sovereignty (Romans 8:28; Psalm 23:1-4). • Put on the full armor of God daily (Ephesians 6:10-18). If You Have Dabbled Already • Confess and renounce involvement (1 John 1:9; Acts 19:18). • Break ties with objects, literature, or relationships that pull you back (2 Corinthians 6:17). • Seek pastoral counsel and prayer for freedom (James 5:16). • Rest in Christ’s finished work—“He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness” (Colossians 1:13-14). Living as Bright Witnesses • Let friends see the peace that comes from trusting God alone (Isaiah 26:3). • Share how Scripture answers life’s questions better than any medium (Psalm 119:105). • Model joyful dependence on the Holy Spirit, proving there is no need to seek guidance elsewhere (Galatians 5:22-25). |
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