Why is avoiding divination important for maintaining a strong faith in God? Leviticus 19:26 — God’s Clear Command “You must not eat anything with blood in it. You must not practice divination or sorcery.” Why Avoiding Divination Matters • Divination replaces reliance on the Lord with counterfeit sources of knowledge. • It violates God’s explicit command, treating His Word as insufficient. • It aligns the heart with powers opposed to God, eroding reverence for Him. • It invites judgment and loss of blessing (Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Galatians 5:19-20). Divination vs. Trust in God’s Sovereignty • Isaiah 45:6-7 shows God alone controls history; seeking omens suggests He doesn’t. • Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to “Trust in the LORD with all your heart”; divination splits that trust. • 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 records Saul’s downfall for consulting a medium—tragic proof that divided allegiance destroys faith. Divination Invites Darkness, Not Light • Isaiah 8:19 — “Should not a people consult their God?” Turning elsewhere “has no light.” • Revelation 22:15 lists sorcerers among those shut out of the eternal city. • Engaging spiritual forces apart from God opens doors to deception, fear, and bondage. God’s Approved Ways of Guidance • Scripture: Psalm 119:105 — “Your word is a lamp to my feet.” • Prayer: James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God.” • Holy Spirit: John 16:13 — “He will guide you into all truth.” • Godly counsel: Proverbs 11:14 — “Victory is won through many advisers.” Practical Guardrails for Believers • Reject horoscopes, tarot, crystals, séances, spirit boards, fortune-telling apps. • Fill the mind daily with Scripture to strengthen discernment. • Cultivate prayerful dependence on the Spirit before decisions. • Choose entertainment and friendships that honor God’s boundary lines. • Share biblical truth graciously when others dabble in occult practices. Avoiding divination keeps faith focused wholly on the Lord, honors His absolute authority, and shelters the heart under His protective care. |
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