Sorcery

While I was having my quiet time with God I read this: "Sorcery was punishable by death because it was a crime against God himself. To invoke evil powers violated the first commandment to "have no other gods." Sorcery was rebellion against God and His authority. In essence, it was teaming up with satan instead of God." 

I remembered being asked by a former law school classmate to have myself checked by a fortune teller so that I would be able to see more or less my possible future with my ex. At that time I was in one of my darkest place, confused by the sudden twist of events, betrayals and shock. I almost resorted to his bidding. But I guess God loves me so much that He sent me to two good friends who are Christians to ask their opinions on this. They discouraged me and quoted Bible verses to support their stance. They said that the Bible speaks of so many things against it and that sorcery, fortune-telling and the like are not from the Lord. 

Looking back and reflecting on what I just read, I prayed and thanked God that He sent me two good friends as Angels to watch over me to make sure that I won't fall trapped to the devil's schemes. Indeed the devil deceives in ways that would make bad look good and desirable. I thank God that He shows me His love and care through the cautions He puts my way. All I have to do is to trust Him fully. 

As to my two friends, I immediately sent them text messages thanking them for talking me out of resorting to fortune-telling.

"Do not allow a sorceress to live." - Exodus 22:18