"But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil" (Heb. 5:14, ESV).
"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil..." (Isaiah 5:20, ESV).
Some Christians think it's cool to dabble in the occult and experiment with its luring temptations. The most popular and largest segment of the occult is astrology, which has been around for at least 4,000 years, as an adventure into supernaturalism. It seems "innocent" enough, but it opens the door to satanic activity in your life, such as using Ouija boards, palmistry, Yoga, TM, crystals, seances, tarot cards, or channeling.
Paul encountered sorcerers in Ephesus in Acts 19 and, when they repented, they brought all their sorcery texts and burned them publicly. Remember, Simon the Great had been a sorcerer and, after believing, sought to buy the gift of God with money, and today this heresy is known as simony. King Saul sought advice from the witch of Endor, a medium, and was punished with death with his sons as a result.
Of course, they don't see the harm, but a mature believer realizes that this domain belongs to the devil and will steer clear of it--it's no joke! You cannot partake of the Lord's Table and the table of demons! The Bible clearly condemns astrology and any type of star worship in Isaiah 47:13 as follows: "You are wearied with your many counsels; let them stand forth and save you, those who divide the heavens, who gaze at the stars, who at the new moons make known what shall come upon you."
Contrary to popular thought, the magi were not astrologers but noticed a sign in heaven and knew the Scriptures were being fulfilled from a prophecy of Jacob. Nowhere does God condone astrology and a believer in Christ is disobedient to lend it any credence.
Why is this so serious? Even if you don't take it seriously and are just playing around, your testimony is jeopardized and it speaks of your lack of faith in God. Also, you have a responsibility to obey Scripture and not to do anything that makes your brother stumble (cf. 1 Cor. 8:12). We don't play around with Satan but take him seriously as our adversary. Anyone who is into occult practice, such as consulting the stars for advice, is doing the work of the devil and in league with him, and will be judged--i.e., we are not to call evil good (cf. Isa. 5:20). If you don't worship God, you'll still find something or someone to worship--it's our God-given nature! Soli Deo Gloria!
Of course, they don't see the harm, but a mature believer realizes that this domain belongs to the devil and will steer clear of it--it's no joke! You cannot partake of the Lord's Table and the table of demons! The Bible clearly condemns astrology and any type of star worship in Isaiah 47:13 as follows: "You are wearied with your many counsels; let them stand forth and save you, those who divide the heavens, who gaze at the stars, who at the new moons make known what shall come upon you."
Contrary to popular thought, the magi were not astrologers but noticed a sign in heaven and knew the Scriptures were being fulfilled from a prophecy of Jacob. Nowhere does God condone astrology and a believer in Christ is disobedient to lend it any credence.
Why is this so serious? Even if you don't take it seriously and are just playing around, your testimony is jeopardized and it speaks of your lack of faith in God. Also, you have a responsibility to obey Scripture and not to do anything that makes your brother stumble (cf. 1 Cor. 8:12). We don't play around with Satan but take him seriously as our adversary. Anyone who is into occult practice, such as consulting the stars for advice, is doing the work of the devil and in league with him, and will be judged--i.e., we are not to call evil good (cf. Isa. 5:20). If you don't worship God, you'll still find something or someone to worship--it's our God-given nature! Soli Deo Gloria!