Gullible young people visit this pastor's site and learn that he's a Gemini.  Fortunately he doesn't include discernment as one of his "spiritual gifts."  It's pretty obvious that neither one of these men have taken the time to read Leviticus 19:26, Deuteronomy 18:9-12, Exodus 22:18 and other such passages.  Apparently they do take the time to read their astrological forecast.

I cannot stress this one point enough: God's people mustn't be involved in sorcery. When confronted with an evil practice, Christians should lace up their trusty running shoes and high tail it out of there, pronto!  Flee from horoscopes (astrology), numerology, séances, tarot cards, tealeaves, palm reading, crystal balls, talking boards, omens or signs; do not get involved in wizardry, witchcraft, the study of Kabbalah, nature religion (Wicca), the practice of yoga (its purpose is purely spiritual) -- basically, stay away from pagan customs and practices. Eastern mysticism is off limits (Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age beliefs). The powers that operate in the realm of the occult are very real.  Those powers are far greater and stronger and more dangerous than most people realize. 

If you're involved in any of these things, or have been involved in the past, repent.  And never do it again, even if it's "just for fun." 

Lastly, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephians 6:1-12).

(1) Answers.com Encyclopedia - http://www.answers.com/topic/spiritism
(2) The Love God Hates, Part 3 by John MacArthur - http://www.biblebb.com/files/MAC/sg2108.htm

Copyright: Marsha West, March 2006.  All rights reserved.

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