Why is it a sing to look into astrology and numerology in the bible?

Question

Why is it a sing to look into astrology and numerology in the bible?

Answer 1

Deuteronomy 18:10-13 gives the answer.



Also Revelation 21:8



Both of these scriptures help us to see that such practices do not have God's backing. They do not originate from God. They are actually backed by the wicked spirit forces controlled by Satan.



Such things as astrology and numerology, although interesting, enticing, and satisfying a certain curiosity that human have about the future, the information obtained from them is demonic and meant to mislead us from the Bible which contains the correct knowledge of the future.



When I was younger, I looked at both of these from a curiosity viewpoint. And the information that was gained was either too vague, too mundane, or too little to be of any lasting benefit.



But what I have found in looking into the Bible concerning the future will have long-lasting benefits for me personally - even offering the promise of everlasting life - a promise never entertained by spiritistic practices.



So it is a sin because it does not have God's approval. He has provided the Bible for our guidance.

Answer 2

Only astrology. :) The others are completely separate. Astrology can be a very useful tool for understanding personality/psychological makeup, as well as how we interact with others and the life cycles we go through. For those who have not explored the subject, horoscopes are not all there is to astrology. Horoscopes only deal with a tiny part, the Sun, because that fits best in a small space and is easiest to look up. Astrology does NOT try to fit everyone into 12 boxes, and far from being purposely vague, most of you would be surprised by its complexity. A full astrological chart is based on the date, place and exact time of birth and you have a minimum of 7 planets, 12 signs and 12 houses, and the geometric relationships between them, as well as transits and progressions. Actual astrology is so complex that no one else will have the exact same chart as you do for millions of years. Contrary to popular belief, it has never been "debunked" by science because the ones trying to debunk it stop at the newspaper columns and never explore the subject in its entirety. In fact, most of the arguments used against it show a total and utter lack of understanding of what astrology actually is and what it actually does. (We know all about the two different zodiacs, we know about the Precession of Equinoxes, there is no 13th sign because zodiac signs are *not* the same thing as the constellations bearing the same name, etc.) And we also count among our number several doctorates and other highly-educated people who learned it so they could disprove it and found they were unable to. Astrologers will differ on the hows and whys of astrology. I can only speak for myself. The stars do not make anything happen to you, they're only reflecting what is already happening via synchronicity. A good analogy is that a clock striking noon doesn't make you eat lunch, but it does make it a lot more likely than lunch will be had. I do not believe that astrology can predict specific events, only archetypal themes that will be in play. A particular aspect can play out in an infinite number of ways, but it can not "just mean anything," it will stick to the archetypal themes of the planets, signs, houses and aspects involved. Many psychological concepts, such as the midlife crisis, have an astrological correlate.

Answer 3

The Bible doesn't specifically mention astrology and numerology, but the Old and New Testaments are crystal clear in their condemnation of divination as a dangerous and deceptive spiritual practice. The instructions for God's people as they entered the Promise Land were clear:



"There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or a enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord," Deuteronomy 18:10-12.



The prophet Ezekiel condemned "vain vision [and] flattering divination" which were misleading the people of Israel. In the book of Revelation the final words in the New Testament proclaim blessings for those lives practitioners of spiritual rebellion: "For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whore-mongers, and murders, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie."



Interestingly, the Bible doesn't say that those who practice divination are always wrong in their findings. In fact, Acts records an incident in Philippi where Paul and Silas were preaching. One day on their way to prayer, the two evangelists encountered a slave girl who told fortunes for pay and earned a healthy income for her owners. The girl told the gospel truth about Paul and Silas:



"These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation." But after a few days of this, Paul became troubled and cast a spirit out of the girl, an action that angered her owner and caused the two evangelists to be dragged before the town magistrates, who ordered them to be stripped and flogged.



Then, as now, followers of Christ proclaim a radically different way of knowing God and learning spiritual truth. Even in other means sometimes provides deceptive answers. Today, Christians who oppose divination may not get flogged, but there are increasing signs that occultic ways of seeking the truth are challenging the Christian worldview in the marketplace of spirituality.

Answer 4

Why is it a sing to look into astrology and numerology in the bible?



A 'sing'?

Answer 5

Well, if stargazing is a sin, then I guess the MAGI were from the Devil too?



It is NOT a sin to look to the signs that God himself put in the heavens.

Answer 6

It's not a sin to look at it. It's a sin to embrace it as a way of life. It's a lie that can do nothing for you.

Answer 7

Should we bow down or pray to images, pictures, or symbols in our worship? No! (Exodus 20:4, 5) God says that we must worship only him. He will not share his glory with anyone or anything else. Images have no power to help us.—Psalm 115:4-8; Isaiah 42:8.



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Answer 8

Because you are to put your faith into God. And when other sources know what's going to happen in the future, they are getting their answers from demonic sources.

Answer 9

Well, many say God is a jealous being. Maybe he doesn't like the competition

Answer 10

Because christianity - like all religions - is a business, and they want to discourage you from the competition.