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What is the Occult?

The English word “occult” comes from the Latin occultus, meaning “to cover up, hide, or conceal.” Below, we offer several definitions from various authoritative sources: The Oxford American Dictionary defines the occult as: Webster’s Third International Dictionary (unabridged) defines the occult in the following manner: “deliberately kept hidden… of, relating to, or dealing in matters…

Crystals: Decoration or Doorway to the Occult?

As you are walking through the flea market one day, you see a few gorgeous crystals and think to yourself, “Oh, that would be so pretty in my house! I can’t wait to see all the beautiful colors as the sun shines through it,” so you buy it and take it home. As it hangs…

Astrology and the Christ-follower – Part 3

Part 3 – Guidance for the Future – God’s Way In this final article on astrology, we will show you that God gives you a far better way to get wisdom and guidance for your future than by looking at the stars. We have already seen that astrology is an occult practice. As such, the…

Astrology and the Christ-follower – Part 2

Astrology in the Bible Many astrologers insist the Bible actually supports astrology. Is that true? It seems unlikely, given that God has strictly forbidden His people from being involved in practices such as divination, defined as “the practice of seeking knowledge about the future or the unknown by supernatural means.”[1] (See Deuteronomy 18:9-13.) Even a…

Astrology and the Christ-follower – Part 1

I’ve seen a series of ads on television lately featuring decisions that are “no-brainers,” basically the easiest decision in the history of decision-making! And that’s what it should be for Christ-followers when it comes to astrology—a no-brainer. This isn’t even a gray area with astrology and Christianity. “When you enter the land the Lord your God is…