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Hello. I know or at least I think that christians should always try to avoid participating in the occult, however I live with my mom and sister (who does not know that things like this are bad for her). My mom however, demands that I read my sisters horoscope to her to make her happy. I feel bad when I do it but for some reason I find it unavoidable. Any advice?
Hi Ginger.
My advise is to respectfully refuse this request.
The Bible is clear on this:
Isaiah 8:19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
We are to obey our parents and others who are placed in authority over us UNLESS doing that violates God's law. This does.
Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
I would, again with respect, explain that astrology is a violation of your religious beliefs. Offer to pray with or for her, but refuse to engage in the Occult.
Who knows, perhaps taking this stand will be the spark that brings the others into a relationship with God.
Hope this helps,
~ Pastor John
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John of AllFaith
Expertise
Baptists hold certain unique understandings as well as the "fundamentals of the faith" held by most other denominations. Harmonious with the essential Baptist doctrine known as the Priesthood of all Believers, some Baptists are very conservative (such as Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps) while others are quite liberal (such as Jesse Jackson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). For help understanding Baptist and other biblical issues, drop me a line. I can also shed light on questions that are often considered "sensitive." Ask me anything and I'll do my best to share what I know.
Experience
I have a lot of experience in this area. I've studied the Holy Scriptures for over 40 years. I hold a Missionary Baptist ordination as well as one from Calvary Chapel. I was a missionary in Central America for a while, an avid street minister and have preached in many churches, on the radio and so on. I also have an MA Religious Studies from JFK University as well as other pieces of paper. The only ordination that really matters comes from God of course.
While I am no longer a Baptist I can answer any question anyone is likely to have from a Baptist perspective.
My personal beliefs are now more accurately described as Messianic or Noahide Nazarene. If you are interested in this perspective just ask.
Organizations
My current beliefs are best described as Noahide Nazarene. These beliefs can be considered at my web site: http://allfaith.com/Religions/Noahide
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials
Three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 41 plus years of sincere seeking and 13 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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