The desire to know the future and influence its events, has shown itself in all nations and ages. But when this idea is thoroughly researched, it becomes clear that a knowledge of the future does not lie within the scope of man’s natural powers (Deuteronomy 18:17-22; cf. Jeremiah 14:14-15). Divination has always been an attempt to gain the help of beings possessing knowledge and power transcending those of man. (cf. Daniel 2:1-13). In all its forms, divination is but an aspect of polytheism (many gods) and is condemned by God (cf. Leviticus 19:26; Deuteronomy 18:10-14). In 1 Samuel 15:23, note the word “witchcraft” [divination] being associated with “rebellion.”
The ancient practice of divination, enjoys a tremendous revival in our day, and “gullible” women (and men) (2 Timothy 3:6), spend hours reading its ambiguous literature.
As Isaiah foretold the destruction of wicked Babylon, he chided God’s people for trusting in sorceries, saying:
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—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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