Why is it important to "not turn to mediums" according to Leviticus 19:31? The Command in Leviticus 19:31 “ ‘Do not turn to mediums or seek spiritists; do not be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.’ ” Mediums Offer a Counterfeit Connection • Mediums promise knowledge or comfort, yet the source is not God but deceptive spirits (Deuteronomy 18:10–12). • Consulting them substitutes human curiosity for humble trust in the Lord’s revelation. • Counterfeits inevitably lead away from truth, because “what communion has light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14). Protecting God’s Covenant People • Israel was set apart to reflect God’s holiness; dalliance with the occult blurred that distinction (Exodus 19:5–6). • Turning to mediums expressed disloyalty—seeking help outside the covenant relationship. • Obedience preserved Israel’s witness among surrounding nations steeped in sorcery. Preserving Spiritual Purity • God warns that mediums “defile” (Leviticus 19:31)—they stain the soul like an infection. • Defilement blocks fellowship with a holy God (Psalm 24:3–4). • Spiritual purity clears the way for God’s blessings, guidance, and peace. Recognizing the Real Source of Guidance • Scripture is God’s sufficient, trustworthy voice (Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16–17). • The Holy Spirit leads believers into all truth (John 16:13); no additional mystical intermediaries are needed. • Relying on mediums insults the sufficiency of the Word and Spirit. Spiritual Consequences of Seeking Mediums • King Saul “was unfaithful… because he consulted a medium,” and God removed him (1 Chronicles 10:13–14). • Occult practices are listed among “works of the flesh,” which exclude people from God’s kingdom (Galatians 5:19–21). • Mediums can open doors to oppression—Acts 16:16–18 shows Paul casting out a spirit of divination, freeing the enslaved girl. Living in the Light of Christ • Jesus conquered the powers of darkness (Colossians 2:15); believers share in His victory. • Instead of forbidden shortcuts, we practice prayer, Scripture meditation, and Spirit-led fellowship to discern God’s will (Romans 12:2). • Walking in obedience keeps us under the Lord’s protection and displays the joy of belonging to Him. |
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