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What does all of the above have in common? People have resorted to all of these things. The people turning to these things are
seeking information usually about their own future. Sometimes they are trying to find out information they believe will only be
known by the deceased. In all cases it falls outside the realms of science into the area of the supernatural. This reminds me of
a quote I heard. Unfortunately, I do not remember who said it. "I know not what the future holds but I know who holds the
future" Ironically the people that turn to these things are trying to find out the future. These same people will answer to the one
that does indeed control the future namely GOD. Some people are under the impression that some things such as Astrology
are scientific and even condoned in the Bible.
For this article I will cover the following areas.
1. Is Astrology scientific?
2. Is Astrology & Psychic phenomena condoned in the Bible?
3. If Astrology, Psychic's and other such practices are not scientific why do people turn to them?
4. Does the Bible condemn Astrology, Psychic's, Horoscopes, Palm Reading,Tarot Cards, Fortune Tellers, Channeling, Ouija
Boards, Mediums, Seance and other such practices? And if so why?
5. Even if the Bible does condemn these things why should that bother me?
1. Is Astrology scientific? The claims of astrology being scientific have drawn lots of criticism from scientist throughout the
world. The US News & World Report had an interesting article written about this on May 24th 1976. The article tells us
concerning astrology:, " that scientist scoff at such beliefs." The article also states the following concerning astrology, "a group of
186 eminent U.S. Scientist recently published a lengthy statement saying that there is no scientific evidence to support it". The statement was
written by Prof. Bart Bok, formerly president of the American Astronomical Society and professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of
Arizona. It appeared in the Humanist, published by the American Humanist Association, and 18 Nobel Prize winners were among those who
signed the statement."
This same article gives us an example of a prediction based on astrology. "A few weeks before the first orbiting of the moon by the
Apollo 8 crew, the Federation of British Astrologers made this prophecy- "The probability of serious personality changes among the three
astronauts during this voyage is very high. Jupiter and Uranus are in conjunction for the first time in 14 years, and the influences of these planets
are very strong" Space officials ignored the warning. The mission was a success."
The conclusion of these scientists was related as follows. " The whole system of astrology is self destructive. Imagine if every decision of
your life were made by the flip of a coin. That's how much chance you have of making a right decision by using astrology." Considering that
astrology has no scientific bases and has proven itself unreliable. Isn't it more logical to make decisions by using common
sense and reasoning?
2. Is Astrology & Psychic phenomena condoned in the Bible? There are 2 examples that I have heard used trying to
support these practices with the Bible.
A. What about the wise men that followed the star to find the child Jesus? The claim is if a star actually leads someone to a
person, this is practicing Astrology.
B. Some have claimed that Daniel used Psychic powers to know what King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed in Daniel chapter 2.
(A.) The word Magi as we find in Matthew chapter 2 is also translated "wise men". This word can indeed by definition be
ascribed to an astrologer. This is not to say that all "wise men" practiced astrology. Many people have tried to make an
educated guess as to exactly who these men were. But it remains just that an educated guess nobody really knows for sure.
Still the fact is the Bible does condemn astrology and the context of this passage neither condones nor condemns astrology.
This also does not seem to be an ordinary star. When we study this passage in Matthew chapter 2 we find (1) The star actually
moved so the Magi could follow it. (2) The star came to a stop and was able to indicate the exact place where Jesus and his
parents were staying. (3) The star apparently was lost from site for a period of time, and then became visible again. (4) The
star seemed to be visible only to the Magi, as apparently no one else noticed it including Herod and the religious leaders in
Jerusalem.(5) What ever these men's past history was like, we do not know. We do know they came to find the King of the
Jews so they could worship him. This would seem unlikely for an astrologer, considering God condemns astrology. (6) The fact
that they expected a star to lead them to the King of the Jews seems likely that the Magi interpreted Numbers 24:17 as a sign
to find him. Why else would they expect a star to lead them to the King of the Jews? If they were aware of this passage in the
Old Testament it is likely they also knew the Old Testament condemned the practice of astrology. How could an astrologer
study a star that was not there beforehand? We are told the star "appeared" Mat.2: 7-10. The evidence shows this was not a
normal star but a miracle from God to direct the Magi to Jesus. This temporary phenomenon seems to have no other purpose
than the one stated. It certainly had no astrological meaning.
If one were to attach a meaning to it, the meaning would have to be to worship Jesus. That is precisely what the Magi did.
(B.) Some have claimed that Daniel used Psychic powers to know what King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed in Daniel
chapter 2. To show this is not true is simply a matter of examining the context. The event in history that is told to us in this
chapter is remarkable. King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that greatly disturbed him. He called in the magicians, the
astrologers, the sorcerers, the Chaldeans (wise men) and so forth. He told them that they must not only interpret the dream but
that they must also tell him what he dreamed. If they did not do as he asked he would have them killed. Daniel was the only one
that was able to tell the king what he dreamed, as well as the interpretation. However Daniel himself does not take the credit for
this accomplishment. We find in verse 18 Daniel sought the Lord for the answer to the Mystery. verse 22 shows it was only
God who could revealed this mystery to him. verse 27-28 Daniel specifically told the king that " neither wise men, conjurers,
magicians, nor diviners are able to declare it to the king. However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He
has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days." We know that Daniel not only told the king
what he dreamed but he also gave the correct interpretation. Some of the events described here coincide with end time
prophecies that we find in the book of Revelation. It can be shown that history has and still is following Daniel's interpretation of
king Nebuchadnezzar's dream given to him by the Lord. The difference between what Daniel did and what a psychic does is a
matter of whom is sought for the answer. Daniel sought the Lord, psychic's do not. There are also those who claim they get
there information from the Lord and tell events of the future. The Bible tells us that if they are not 100% correct all of the time
their messages are not from God. Duet.18: 18-22.
3. If Astrology, Psychic's and other such practices are not scientific why do people turn to them? I suppose the truth
is because sometimes it works. There are those who really do tell people future events etc. Unlike God and his prophets in the
Bible they are not right all of the time. If a person talks to a psychic or astrologer and they are told some piece of information
that comes true. The person can easily get caught up in going back to psychics for more information. This is kind of like the
lottery they will get more information wrong than they will get right. But when the information is correct it can be kind of exciting.
We have an example in the New Testament of a girl who made a profit by fortune telling. She was correct in her message
recorded in the book of Acts.
Acts 16:16-19 "And it happened that as we were going to the place of prayer, a certain slave-girl having a spirit of divination
met us, who was bringing her masters much profit by fortunetelling. Following after Paul and us, she kept crying out, saying,
"These men are bond-servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation." And she continued
doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus
Christ to come out of her!" And it came out at that very moment. But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone,
they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the market place before the authorities"
I would like you to take note of a couple of things that we can glean from this passage.
(1) It is possible for a fortuneteller to have an insight to something that is indeed truth.
(2) Her knowledge of this and future events did not come from God. Her masters even recognized they would gain no more
profit from her after the spirit was cast out. This is not an isolated incident where a spirit that was not from God recognized a
truth. For example in Matthew chapter 8 the demons that were possessing two men declared Jesus to be the Son of God.
(3) The power from God is stronger than that of an evil spirit. Paul was able to command this spirit in the name of Jesus to
depart from the girl.
4. Does the Bible condemn Astrology, Psychic's, Horoscopes, Palm Reading,
Tarot Cards, Fortune Tellers, Channeling, Ouija Boards, Mediums, Séances and other such practices? And if so
why? There are many names and ways that people try to find out the future and other unknown events. What they all have in
common is that none of them are rooted in science. None of them are seeking God for the answer. Which is ironic because He
does know everything and God is never wrong. Lets look to the Bible to see what it says about these things.
Exodus 22:18 "You shall not allow a sorceress to live."
Lev 19:31 'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
Lev 20:6 '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.
Lev 20:27 'Now a man or a woman who is a medium or a spiritist shall surely be put to death. They shall be stoned with
stones, their bloodguiltiness is upon them.'"
Deut 18:9-15 "When you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not learn to imitate the detestable things
of those nations. "There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, one
who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who casts a spell, or a
medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. "For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD; and because
of these detestable things the LORD your God will drive them out before you. "You shall be blameless before the LORD your
God. "For those nations, which you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice witchcraft and to diviners, but as for you, the
LORD your God has not allowed you to do so. "The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you,
from your countrymen, you shall listen to him.
1 Sam 15:23 "For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have
rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king."
(Saul was told here that rebellion, the same as divination was a sin. Because he did not obey the Lord he was rejected as King)
CALL 1-800-TROUBLE
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PSYCHIC'S, ASTROLOGY, HOROSCOPE, PALM READING, TAROT CARDS, FORTUNE TELLER'S. CHANNELING,
OUIJA BOARD, MEDIUMS & SEANCE.
What does all of the above have in common? People have resorted to all of these things. The people turning to these things are
seeking information usually about their own future. Sometimes they are trying to find out information they believe will only be
known by the deceased. In all cases it falls outside the realms of science into the area of the supernatural. This reminds me of
a quote I heard. Unfortunately, I do not remember who said it. "I know not what the future holds but I know who holds the
future" Ironically the people that turn to these things are trying to find out the future. These same people will answer to the one
that does indeed control the future namely GOD. Some people are under the impression that some things such as Astrology
are scientific and even condoned in the Bible.
For this article I will cover the following areas.
1. Is Astrology scientific?
2. Is Astrology & Psychic phenomena condoned in the Bible?
3. If Astrology, Psychic's and other such practices are not scientific why do people turn to them?
4. Does the Bible condemn Astrology, Psychic's, Horoscopes, Palm Reading,Tarot Cards, Fortune Tellers, Channeling, Ouija
Boards, Mediums, Seance and other such practices? And if so why?
5. Even if the Bible does condemn these things why should that bother me?
1. Is Astrology scientific? The claims of astrology being scientific have drawn lots of criticism from scientist throughout the
world. The US News & World Report had an interesting article written about this on May 24th 1976. The article tells us
concerning astrology:, " that scientist scoff at such beliefs." The article also states the following concerning astrology, "a group of
186 eminent U.S. Scientist recently published a lengthy statement saying that there is no scientific evidence to support it". The statement was
written by Prof. Bart Bok, formerly president of the American Astronomical Society and professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of
Arizona. It appeared in the Humanist, published by the American Humanist Association, and 18 Nobel Prize winners were among those who
signed the statement."
This same article gives us an example of a prediction based on astrology. "A few weeks before the first orbiting of the moon by the
Apollo 8 crew, the Federation of British Astrologers made this prophecy- "The probability of serious personality changes among the three
astronauts during this voyage is very high. Jupiter and Uranus are in conjunction for the first time in 14 years, and the influences of these planets
are very strong" Space officials ignored the warning. The mission was a success."
The conclusion of these scientists was related as follows. " The whole system of astrology is self destructive. Imagine if every decision of
your life were made by the flip of a coin. That's how much chance you have of making a right decision by using astrology." Considering that
astrology has no scientific bases and has proven itself unreliable. Isn't it more logical to make decisions by using common
sense and reasoning?
2. Is Astrology & Psychic phenomena condoned in the Bible? There are 2 examples that I have heard used trying to
support these practices with the Bible.
A. What about the wise men that followed the star to find the child Jesus? The claim is if a star actually leads someone to a
person, this is practicing Astrology.
B. Some have claimed that Daniel used Psychic powers to know what King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed in Daniel chapter 2.
(A.) The word Magi as we find in Matthew chapter 2 is also translated "wise men". This word can indeed by definition be
ascribed to an astrologer. This is not to say that all "wise men" practiced astrology. Many people have tried to make an
educated guess as to exactly who these men were. But it remains just that an educated guess nobody really knows for sure.
Still the fact is the Bible does condemn astrology and the context of this passage neither condones nor condemns astrology.
This also does not seem to be an ordinary star. When we study this passage in Matthew chapter 2 we find (1) The star actually
moved so the Magi could follow it. (2) The star came to a stop and was able to indicate the exact place where Jesus and his
parents were staying. (3) The star apparently was lost from site for a period of time, and then became visible again. (4) The
star seemed to be visible only to the Magi, as apparently no one else noticed it including Herod and the religious leaders in
Jerusalem.(5) What ever these men's past history was like, we do not know. We do know they came to find the King of the
Jews so they could worship him. This would seem unlikely for an astrologer, considering God condemns astrology. (6) The fact
that they expected a star to lead them to the King of the Jews seems likely that the Magi interpreted Numbers 24:17 as a sign
to find him. Why else would they expect a star to lead them to the King of the Jews? If they were aware of this passage in the
Old Testament it is likely they also knew the Old Testament condemned the practice of astrology. How could an astrologer
study a star that was not there beforehand? We are told the star "appeared" Mat.2: 7-10. The evidence shows this was not a
normal star but a miracle from God to direct the Magi to Jesus. This temporary phenomenon seems to have no other purpose
than the one stated. It certainly had no astrological meaning.
If one were to attach a meaning to it, the meaning would have to be to worship Jesus. That is precisely what the Magi did.
(B.) Some have claimed that Daniel used Psychic powers to know what King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed in Daniel
chapter 2. To show this is not true is simply a matter of examining the context. The event in history that is told to us in this
chapter is remarkable. King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that greatly disturbed him. He called in the magicians, the
astrologers, the sorcerers, the Chaldeans (wise men) and so forth. He told them that they must not only interpret the dream but
that they must also tell him what he dreamed. If they did not do as he asked he would have them killed. Daniel was the only one
that was able to tell the king what he dreamed, as well as the interpretation. However Daniel himself does not take the credit for
this accomplishment. We find in verse 18 Daniel sought the Lord for the answer to the Mystery. verse 22 shows it was only
God who could revealed this mystery to him. verse 27-28 Daniel specifically told the king that " neither wise men, conjurers,
magicians, nor diviners are able to declare it to the king. However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He
has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days." We know that Daniel not only told the king
what he dreamed but he also gave the correct interpretation. Some of the events described here coincide with end time
prophecies that we find in the book of Revelation. It can be shown that history has and still is following Daniel's interpretation of
king Nebuchadnezzar's dream given to him by the Lord. The difference between what Daniel did and what a psychic does is a
matter of whom is sought for the answer. Daniel sought the Lord, psychic's do not. There are also those who claim they get
there information from the Lord and tell events of the future. The Bible tells us that if they are not 100% correct all of the time
their messages are not from God. Duet.18: 18-22.
3. If Astrology, Psychic's and other such practices are not scientific why do people turn to them? I suppose the truth
is because sometimes it works. There are those who really do tell people future events etc. Unlike God and his prophets in the
Bible they are not right all of the time. If a person talks to a psychic or astrologer and they are told some piece of information
that comes true. The person can easily get caught up in going back to psychics for more information. This is kind of like the
lottery they will get more information wrong than they will get right. But when the information is correct it can be kind of exciting.
We have an example in the New Testament of a girl who made a profit by fortune telling. She was correct in her message
recorded in the book of Acts.
Acts 16:16-19 "And it happened that as we were going to the place of prayer, a certain slave-girl having a spirit of divination
met us, who was bringing her masters much profit by fortunetelling. Following after Paul and us, she kept crying out, saying,
"These men are bond-servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation." And she continued
doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus
Christ to come out of her!" And it came out at that very moment. But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone,
they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the market place before the authorities"
I would like you to take note of a couple of things that we can glean from this passage.
(1) It is possible for a fortuneteller to have an insight to something that is indeed truth.
(2) Her knowledge of this and future events did not come from God. Her masters even recognized they would gain no more
profit from her after the spirit was cast out. This is not an isolated incident where a spirit that was not from God recognized a
truth. For example in Matthew chapter 8 the demons that were possessing two men declared Jesus to be the Son of God.
(3) The power from God is stronger than that of an evil spirit. Paul was able to command this spirit in the name of Jesus to
depart from the girl.
4. Does the Bible condemn Astrology, Psychic's, Horoscopes, Palm Reading,
Tarot Cards, Fortune Tellers, Channeling, Ouija Boards, Mediums, Séances and other such practices? And if so
why? There are many names and ways that people try to find out the future and other unknown events. What they all have in
common is that none of them are rooted in science. None of them are seeking God for the answer. Which is ironic because He
does know everything and God is never wrong. Lets look to the Bible to see what it says about these things.
Exodus 22:18 "You shall not allow a sorceress to live."
Lev 19:31 'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
Lev 20:6 '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.
Lev 20:27 'Now a man or a woman who is a medium or a spiritist shall surely be put to death. They shall be stoned with
stones, their bloodguiltiness is upon them.'"
Deut 18:9-15 "When you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not learn to imitate the detestable things
of those nations. "There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, one
who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who casts a spell, or a
medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. "For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD; and because
of these detestable things the LORD your God will drive them out before you. "You shall be blameless before the LORD your
God. "For those nations, which you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice witchcraft and to diviners, but as for you, the
LORD your God has not allowed you to do so. "The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you,
from your countrymen, you shall listen to him.
1 Sam 15:23 "For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have
rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king."
(Saul was told here that rebellion, the same as divination was a sin. Because he did not obey the Lord he was rejected as King)
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