
“Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do…”
{Deuteronomy 18:13-14 KJV}
This passage of scripture comes from the book of Deuteronomy in The Holy Bible. It is part of The Torah, where Moses conveys ~GOD’s~ instructions to The Israelites as they prepare to enter into The Promised Land…
This is a book of Law and Instruction given to The Israelites before they entered into Canaan. ~GOD~ outlines how The Israelites should live differently from the surrounding nations, particularly in their worship and spiritual practices. It addresses the importance of remaining faithful to The ~GOD~ of The Holy Bible and avoiding the pagan practices of the nations they will displace…
It also, provides very important instructions for us modern day Christians as well!!!
Verse Breakdown:
👑 “Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God”—The word “perfect” in Hebrew [tamim] doesn’t imply sinless perfection but rather wholeness, integrity, and Exclusive devotion to ~GOD~. It Commands The Israelites to be fully committed and to Trust in ~GOD~, without divided loyalty or compromise with false gods and pagan practices of this Evil–Sinful–Wicked–World…
In addition to this, us Christians must live a life of wholehearted devotion to ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth, avoiding anything that competes with His place in our lives…
We as Christians are called to prioritize our relationship with ~GOD~ above [ALL] cultural trends, ideologies, and personal ambitions that might dilute our faith in Christ. This means evaluating whether or not our hobbies, habits, and influences align with Biblical values. For example, chasing materialism or worldly success at the expense of spiritual growth could lead to divided loyalty…
This sets the stage for the contrast between ~GOD’s~ Children and the surrounding nations’ cultural behaviors…
👑 “For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners”—The “nations” is referring to the Canaanite peoples living in the land that The Israelites are about to conquer…
“Observers of times” and “diviners” refers to the practitioners of occult and pagan rituals, such as astrology, soothsaying, and those who interpret omens to predict the future. These practices were common in Canaanite religion and were rooted in idolatry and superstition, relying upon demonic spiritual forces rather than our Holy ~GOD~…
The phrase “hearkened unto” indicates that these nations sought guidance from such practices, placing their faith and trust in the devil rather than our Almighty–Heavenly–Father…
Unfortunately, Christians today encounter similar practices in the forms of horoscopes, tarot cards, psychics, and new age spirituality, which uses crystals and the consulting of mediums in order to summon familiar spirits. Engaging in these [EVIL] practices is inconsistent with trusting in ~GOD’s~ eternal sovereignty for guidance. The Holy Bible Commands us to seek wisdom and discernment through Prayer, Scripture, and The Holy Spirit. For instance, instead of checking the daily horoscope, a Christian should turn to Scripture and Prayer for Divine direction…
👑 “But as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do”—Our Holy ~GOD~ explicitly Forbids The Israelites from adopting these practices. The statement “hath not suffered thee” means that ~GOD~ has [NOT] permitted or allowed The Israelites to engage in such [BLASPHEMOUS] activities…
Instead, ~GOD~ provides His own guidance through Ordained–Prophets and His Righteous law, ensuring that The Israelites rely solely upon Him for direction and wisdom…
Eventually, ~GOD~ The Father sent His Son ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth and His Holy Spirit to provide The One and Only True Way for The Israelites and [ALL] of mankind to inherit His Glorious–Eternal–Kingdom. This without a doubt shows us the magnitude of ~GOD’s~ desire for a direct personal relationship with His people…
As Christians, we are Commanded to rely upon ~GOD’s~ Holy Word and His Holy Spirit for decision–making, rather than seeking answers through secular and occult methods. For example, when facing a major life decision, a Christian should Pray, consult Scripture, and seek counsel from mature believers rather than turning to superstitious practices or relying on secular self–help trends…
Summary:
This passage of scripture emphasizes the call for Exclusive–Devotion to The–One–And–Only–True–Living–Loving–All–Powerful ~GOD~ of The Holy Bible. The Israelites are to be distinct from the surrounding nations by Rejecting pagan practices and Trusting in ~GOD’s~ Divine guidance. The prohibition against divination and related occult practices underscores the importance of seeking ~GOD’s~ Will through His anointed means like the prophets and the law written in His Holy Word rather than through Forbidden spiritual and occult methods…
Holiness And Separation—The command to be “perfect” illustrates ~GOD’s~ desire for His people to be set apart for His sole purposes. The Israelites’ identity is tied to their Eternal–Covenant–Relationship with ~GOD~, which vehemently Opposes willful participation in idolatrous and occult practices of Any kind…
Trust In Our ~GOD~ Of The Holy Bible—By forbidding divination, ~GOD~ is teaching The Israelites to trust in His sovereignty and provision rather than seeking to control or predict the future through human or demonic means…
Modern Day Applications—This passage of scripture should be seen as a call to Avoid syncretism. This is the mixing of faith in ~GOD~ with [ALL] Un–Biblical cultural and theological beliefs and practices. We are Commanded to solely rely upon ~GOD’s~ Eternal–Truths written in His Holy–Scriptures for our Salvation and Guidance…
Christians are called to be [in the world but not of it]. This means living counter–culturally by prioritizing Biblical values over societal norms. For example, in a culture that often glorifies self–reliance or spiritual eclecticism, Christians are called to model trust in ~GOD~ and adherence to Biblical–Truths, even when it’s unpopular to do so…
Navigating Cultural Spirituality—Many modern day practices, such as halloween, mindfulness, and yoga, incorporate spiritual elements rooted in Non–Biblical beliefs. Christians should be able to discern that their participation in these practices does [NOT] align with sound Biblical–Doctrine and eventually leads to syncretism…
Media And Entertainment—Engaging with media that glorifies occult themes such as witchcraft, fortune–telling, and ghost hunting will desensitize Christians to the wickedness of these practices. Discernment is essential to avoid normalizing what ~GOD~ forbids!!!
Seeking Wisdom—When facing uncertainty, Christians might be tempted to turn to quick fixes like online psychics and/or trendy self–help gurus. Instead, we should seek ~GOD~ through Prayer, Fasting, and His Holy Word, trusting in His timing and provision!!!
Grace And Growth—If a Christian has Naively engaged in Un–Biblical practices such as ouija boards, reading horoscopes and fortune cookies, and/or consulted psychic–mediums, the response should Not be condemnation but repentance and realignment with ~GOD’s~ Biblical–Truth. God’s grace covers honest mistakes…
For modern day Christians, this passage of scripture calls for our unwavering devotion to ~GOD~, rejecting any practice or belief that seeks to replace His Guidance and Authority. It’s a reminder for us to Always Trust in ~GOD’s~ Holy Word, His Holy Spirit, and the council of mature believers within The Body of Christ for direction, while living distinctly in a world full of competing spiritual voices…
For [ALL] Christians, this passage of scripture points to our Lord and Savior ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth as the ultimate fulfillment of ~GOD’s~ guidance. It promises a prophet like Moses, and that prophet is ~JESUS~ The Messiah. He is the ultimate source of Truth and Direction. The Holy Spirit, which ~GOD~ has given to us believers, also guides us into All Truth, destroying the need for false gods, diviners, and All other spiritual intermediaries!!!
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