“There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer.” – Deuteronomy 18:10
You may not have noticed, but many of these things have come into fashion in our world today. Fortune telling, psychic readings, mediums, Tarot readers, divination, and witchcraft have all seen a resurgence in post-Christian America. This is especially true among the younger generations who are desperately hungry spiritually but don’t know where to turn, because too few credible witnesses are pointing them toward Jesus.
Some who practice these things may even claim to be Christian, but they are not. These services aren’t just harmless scams. Verse 12 continues, “for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.” Although these verses are part of the Old Covenant, God’s nature doesn’t change. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What was an abomination to Him 3400 years ago in Israel is an abomination to Him today in your community. That’s because these “services” tap into things which are truly demonic.
Certainly some of them may simply be scams taking advantage of people who are easily fooled. Nonetheless, any that are “genuine” (and there are plenty which are) open doors to dark spiritual connections and attachments. Take these things seriously. Pray against these businesses and services, that they would fail. If someone you know talks about using these services or visiting these people, speak up loudly and firmly! Pray fervently for anyone tempted to use them or already using them. Point those who are spiritually seeking to Jesus. Only Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. #FollowJesus