Is it in the Bible that having your cards/palm read (and the like) is sinful?

Question

My mother is wanting to have someone 'read' her and see if they can talk with others she knows that have passed on. Is it in the Bible that this is wrong? What book is it located in?

Answer 1

Deutoronomy 18:10 There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
12 For all that do these things [are] an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

Answer 2

Deuteronomy 18 verses 10 and 11 forbids the consultation of spirit mediums or the 'foretellers of events'. I have met people who use this practise and call themselves 'Christians'. As you can see there is scriptural guidance on this, so it is not compatible with a true christian lifestyle, and therefore sinful. Other books in the bible refer back to this; Micah 3:11. Divination, consulting spirits and foretelling the future can be potentially dangerous (not just spiritually). You would do well to steer clear.

Answer 3

It is natural that everyone should want to know what the future holds. The desire to secure good fortune and to avert what may be harmful is also universal. That is why people throughout the ages have looked to spirits and deities for guidance. In so doing, they became involved in spiritism, magic, astrology, and other superstitious practices. People in the past wore amulets and talismans to protect themselves, and they turned to medicine men and shamans for cures. People today still carry “Saint” Christopher medals or wear “good luck” charms, and they have their séances, Ouija boards, crystal balls, horoscopes, and tarot cards. Where spiritism and superstition are concerned, mankind seems to have changed little.
Many people, of course, realize that these are nothing but superstitions and that there is no real basis to them. And they might add that they do it just for fun. Others even argue that magic and divination are actually beneficial because they provide psychological assurance to people who might otherwise be too intimidated by the obstacles they face in life. But is all of this just innocent fun or a psychological boost? What really is the source of these spiritistic and magical practices?

In 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 Paul says: “Now concerning the eating of foods offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one. For even though there are those who are called ‘gods,’ whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many ‘gods’ and many ‘lords,’ there is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him.”
We should note, however, that although the apostle Paul said “an idol is nothing,” he did not say that the “gods” and “lords” to whom people turned with their magic, divination, and sacrifices were nonexistent. What, then, is the point? Paul made it clear later in the same letter when he wrote: “But I say that the things which the nations sacrifice they sacrifice to demons, and not to God.” (1 Corinthians 10:20)
Yes, through their gods and lords, the nations were actually worshiping the demons—angelic, or spirit, creatures who rebelled against the true God and joined forces with their leader, Satan the Devil.—2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7-9.

It might begin with ‘innocent fun’ and curiosity, but the result is often tragedy and death. How wise it is to heed the Bible’s warning: “Keep your senses, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.”—1 Peter 5:8; Isaiah 8:19, 20.

Answer 4

Warn her that this would be something that God detests. Show her the Scripture found at Deuteronomy 18:10-12 which says:
"--And do not let your people practice fortune-telling, or use sorcery, or interpret omens, or engage in witchcraft, or cast spells, or function as mediums or psychics, or call forth the spirits of the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord. It is because the other nations have done these detestable things that the Lord your God will drive them out ahead of you." (New Living Translation)
And at Leviticus 20:27: "If you claim to receive messages from the dead, you will be put to death by stoning, just as you deserve." (Contemporary Eng. Version)

Answer 5

Deuteronomy 18:10-11 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

While "palm reading" is not mentioned specifically, it is a form of divination (trying to foretell the future from physical objects or signs). Consulting with familiar spirit and necromancy is attempting to communciate with the dead.

Answer 6

The Bible makes it clear to stay away from witchcraft and people who practice divinations, etc... Notice it says that witchcraft and such is a sin, not that it doesn't exist. It is very real and very dangerous, opening up doors in your life to further demonic activity.

Answer 7

Yes it is. You can find it in:

leviticus 19: 26 and 31

Do not practice divination or sorcery".

Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them,

Hope these help! Bible NIV

Answer 8

Well, I've been told that divination is an "abomination" to God, and therefore against him, but I find it funny the biggest group of people who go to see fortune tellers and palm readers are Christian. Hypocrisy at it's best.

Answer 9

YES, Read Acts8:9-11 & Acts 13:8-13 Do you need some more.

Answer 10

Acts 8,13
Jer 27:9
Rev 21
1 Sam 28
many more