"What does the Bible say about channeling?" www.gotquestions.org
The Bible is explicitly clear in its handling of channeling and
contacting the dead. Scripture has a well-documented view of the
practice of mediums, channeling, and fortune-telling. Leviticus 19:31 states: “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them…”. Leviticus 20:6
says: “I will set my face against the person who turns to mediums and
spiritists to prostitute himself by following them, and I will cut him
off from his people.” Deuteronomy 18:12
says that consulting mediums or channeling the dead is “detestable.”
Clearly, God sees these practices as sinful and completely without
benefit.
Saul, a powerful king of Israel, finally reached the end of his tragic
fall away from God when he involved himself in channeling. Saul chose to
seek answers from a medium when God didn’t provide him the answers he
wanted. In 1 Samuel 28:6-20,
Saul asks a psychic to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. His
grave error is mentioned later in Chronicles 10:13-14, which emphasizes
that Saul’s involvement in it was wrong: “he [Saul] was unfaithful to
the Lord, he did not keep the word of the Lord, and even consulted a
medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the Lord…”
As Christians, we ought to seek God’s answers to our questions. Praying
or “channeling” any other being is idolatry. Praying to any dead person,
including the Apostles, Mary, and so forth, is not so very different
that holding a séance and asking a dead relative to help us. Most
so-called mediums are actually frauds who use memory tricks, planted
accomplices, and special effects to fool people. Those that are not
frauds are cooperating with dangerous spiritual beings. Satan’s henchmen
are adept at appearing as helpful spirits, making it easy for them to
confuse and corrupt people who open themselves up through channeling.
Recommended Resource:
Jesus Among Other gods by Ravi Zacharias.
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