If the bible speaks of witchcraft and "soothsayers" (psychics) in a negative sense, and it says that no man shall know when the end of time is, nor can they predict the future, what is to say for all the "psychic" people over the years who have accurately predicted earthquakes, and other catastrophes? what's your take on that?
2006-09-05 10:29:04 · 19 answers · asked by Nyema 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My take on it? Usually, I call it dumb luck, not an accurate prediction.
But, on the other hand, the Bible does speak against witchcraft and soothsayers. But it does not deny they exist. How can it speak against something that does not exist. So, do I believe witchcraft and soothsaying exist? Sure I do.
but are you asking, do I believe they exist? (yes)
Or are you asking what will happen to all the people that practice witchcraft and soothsaying? Same thing that happens to anyone that has not accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They are not in a different category.
2006-09-05 10:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Friend
I am going to give you a few scriptures to concider. It may shed some light on the matter.Since the begining God had an end in mind,not for the earth because od says that the earth will last forever.Satan took rulership of earth back in the Garden of Eden and God spoke of the end at that time.Gen: 3-15. Here it talks about Jesus is the sed that will crush Satans head. That is really the end of the world as we know it. It is the end of a system of ruling. I know it sound screwy but that is only a breif explanation.Danel 11-27 says that the end is for an appointed time.Jesus said that neither He nor the angles knew the last day only His Faher in heaven did. Matt 24-36. But Jesus saidthat their would be many signes to let us know when the end was near.Mayyhew 24 3-14 are a few in chapter 24. Take a look at 2nd Thessalonians 5 1 - 5 . Here it says that we are sons of light not darkness. In the scriptures light is associated wil knowledge or wisdom .1st John 2-17 says that the world is passing away but everyne that dose the will of the Father will be saved. There is a great need for knowledge to servive the end of Satans system. Satan has done a great job of confusing the minds and hearts of people with false religions.2nd Corithians 11-14. Take a look at John 17-3 to see what it says about knowledge. I will be more than happy to answer any questions the best I can for you if you would like.
Take care fried Bill
2006-09-05 11:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by wbyrnes2008 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
predicting an earthquake. look at the records of the amount of animals that run away. it spikes around the time an earthquake will hit. animals act up when its about to happen. watching a show on TLC was talking about it, said before that tsunami hit (that big on recently) there were 4x more reported missing animals then prior, and that there were no reported animal deaths. perhaps these "psychics" know this and are using it against people who dont knwo.
2006-09-05 10:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The future can be predicted by the Word of God, and the Prophets. Example:
11Let him that does unrighteously do unrighteously still; and let the filthy make himself filthy still; and let him that is righteous practice righteousness still; and he that is holy, let him be sanctified still.
12Behold, I come quickly, and my reward with me, to render to every one as his work shall be.
13*I* [am] the Alpha and the Omega, [the] first and [the] last, the beginning and the end.
14Blessed [are] they that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life, and that they should go in by the gates into the city.
15Without [are] the dogs, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one that loves and makes a lie.
16*I* Jesus have sent mine angel to testify these things to you in the assemblies. *I* am the root and offspring of David, the bright [and] morning star.
17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; he that will, let him take [the] water of life freely.
2006-09-05 11:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by Oracle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Witches, soothsayers and psychics are not 100% correct. Even an idiot can get it right once in a while. I don't give them any thought.
2006-09-05 10:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by Bad Cosmo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was not John a Soothsayer with Revelations!
What is the distinction?
Why are people OBSESSED with the END of time.
Jesus said LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE NOW.
The Past has happened
The future has yet to come
Today is what counts the most.
What have YOU done today to make God proud of you!
2006-09-05 10:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are frauds. Predicting earthquakes has got to be the most risk-free prediction in the world. Earthquakes happen everyday everywhere.
2006-09-05 10:31:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psychics and people like that can call on evil spirits and Satan to know the stuff that we're not meant to know. It's kind of like in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve weren't meant to know everything and eat from the tree, but the devil tempted them and by their free will they chose to do it. The devil's power is not greater than God's, but he can coax us into doing bad things, like psychics and stuff. But, there are some people who use psychic powers for good and get their powers from God, like the prophets in the Bible.
2006-09-05 10:51:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think the most astounding prediction wasnt even meant as a prediction
but the story of the SS titan by Morgan Robertson has some of the best evidence of predicting
i just find it sad that people will not listen to such people for fear of it being demonic etc .... what if people listened to the predictions and all those lives were saved ?
maybe god helps us more than we realise .. but we are too scared to notice the signs
2006-09-05 10:38:09 · answer #9 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No one can predict the end times or the coming of Christ. Plain and simple.
2013-10-16 12:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by greenman_negative_zero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋