What does the Bible say about Astrology?

There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that uses divination, an observer of clouds, or a fortune-teller, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or one who calls to the dead. For all that do these things are an abomination to Jehovah. And because of these abominations Jehovah your God drives them out from before you. (Deuteronomy 18:10-12)

And he caused his sons to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom. He also practiced secret arts, and used fortune-telling, and used witchcraft, and dealt with mediums, and with soothsayers. He did much evil in the sight of Jehovah in order to provoke Him to anger. (2 Chronicles 33:6)

And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst of it, and I will destroy its wisdom. And they shall seek to idols, and to the enchanters, and to the mediums, and to the future-tellers. And I will shut up Egypt into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, says the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts. (Isaiah 19:3-4)

As for you, do not listen to your prophets, nor to your fortune tellers, nor to your dreamers, nor to your conjurers, nor to your sorcerers, who speak to you, saying, You shall not serve the king of Babylon. (Jeremiah 27:9)

For so says Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let your prophets and your fortune-tellers in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you dream. (Jeremiah 29:8)And I will cut off sorceries out of your hand, and there shall not be fortune-tellers among you. (Micah 5:12)

My people seek advice from their wooden idols, and their rod declares to them. For the spirit of harlotry has caused them to go astray, and they have gone lusting away from under their God. (Hosea 4:12)

The astrologers answered the king, "There is not a man on earth who can do what the king asks! No king, however great and mighty, has ever asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or astrologer. (Daniel 2:10)

The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers and diviners to be brought and said to these wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." Then all the king's wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or tell the king what it meant. (Daniel 5:7-8)

They [the bones of the people of Jerusalem] will be exposed to the sun and the moon and all the stars of the heavens, which they have loved and served and which they have followed and consulted and worshiped. They will not be gathered up or buried, but will be like refuse lying on the ground. (Jeremiah 8:2)

He [Josiah] did away with the pagan priests appointed by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the towns of Judah and on those around Jerusalem--those who burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations and to all the starry hosts. (2 Kings 23:5)

If a man or woman living among you in one of the towns the LORD gives you is found doing evil in the eyes of the LORD your God in violation of his covenant, and contrary to my command has worshiped other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or the moon or the stars of the sky, and this has been brought to your attention, then you must investigate it thoroughly. If it is true and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done in Israel, take the man or woman who has done this evil deed to your city gate and stone that person to death. (Deuteronomy 17:2-5)

The houses in Jerusalem and those of the kings of Judah will be defiled like this place, Topheth--all the houses where they burned incense on the roofs to all the starry hosts and poured out drink offerings to other gods.'" (Jeremiah 19:13)

those who bow down on the roofs to worship the starry host, those who bow down and swear by the LORD and who also swear by Molech, those who turn back from following the LORD and neither seek the LORD nor inquire of him. Be silent before the Sovereign LORD, for the day of the LORD is near. The LORD has prepared a sacrifice; he has consecrated those he has invited. On the day of the Lord's sacrifice I will punish the princes and the king's sons and all those clad in foreign clothes. (Zephaniah 1:5-8)

You have lifted up the shrine of your king, the pedestal of your idols, the star of your god -- which you made for yourselves. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus," says the LORD, whose name is God Almighty. (Amos 5:26-27)

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"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me." (John 14:1)

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

A Good Student (inspired by Ashanti McCray)

Once upon a time there was a girl named Ashanti. Ashanti was not like the other girls her age. She always felt a little different. She didn't share many of her thoughts because she didn't think people would understand, so she kept them in a journal. She knew that she could share anything with God, and his love would not change no matter what.

School was a challenge for Ashanti. It was just so boring. The teachers reminded her of the teachers in the Charlie Brown cartoons. All she heard was blah, blah, blah. So, Ashanti daydreamed about places she would visit, and all the things she would do when she grew up. Her dream world was fine until report card time.

When Ashanti's parents saw her grades, they were very concerned. They knew that Ashanti was smart, so they didn't understand how she could be doing so badly in school. So, Ashanti's parents took away all of her favorite things so that she could focus on her studies. Ashanti felt that this was very unfair. Her parents just did not understand. They had no idea how hard it was for her to focus on something that she had absolutely no interest in.

However, after rebelling, complaining and crying, Ashanti decided to take her studies seriously. After all, she had no choice. Her parents were still in charge. So, Ashanti decided to do the best she could do. She made the decision to change her attitude about her studies. "Maybe if I tell myself that it's not so bad, it won't be", she thought." So, Ashanti took control of her thoughts....and it worked. It didn't take long before she discovered that she liked learning new things.

The next time report card time rolled around, Ashanti's grades were much better. Her parents were very proud of her, but more importantly, Ashanti was proud of herself. She was going to graduate. Ashanti decided that making good grades was definitely better than making bad grades. Everyone around her celebrated her success when she did well, and it felt good to be successful. She allowed herself to daydream about being a successful businesswoman with a nice car, a cool apartment and a fabulous career.

As Ashanti did better and better in school, a few of her friends asked her, "How did you do it?" Ashanti responded confidently, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The kids looked at her like she was strange, but it didn't matter. Ashanti knew that she was different, and that what most kids call weird is actually "unique" and "special". She knew that was the way God created her....to be special and unique, and she was cool with that.

At night, Ashanti pulled out her journal and wrote about how exciting her experience had been. She promised God that she would not let difficult things discourage her. She would remember Philippians 4:13. She would tackle hard things with all her might, and with God's help, she would be victorious no matter how hard it looked in the beginning. "I am more than a conqueror in Him who loves me", she said out loud. It was amazing how God's word made her feel stronger. She thanked God once again before going to sleep.

The End....or rather The Beginning.

© 2009 Arletia McInnis, The Prophetic Scribe

My Name is Jesus

My Name is Jesus

I’m not your genie in a bottle or the god you call by name
to grant your every wish.
You quote your famous preachers on earth,
but the revelation of my Word is what you miss.

When you are blessed in your sin,
don’t give me the credit.
It’s the prince of your world
who keeps encouraging you to “go and get it”.

I’m speaking of those things that are desired
by your heart and your flesh; not desiring my will.
If you really want to know my will,
be quiet, and be still.

When is the last time you repented
by really turning away?
Or laid yourself prostrate?
Or got on your knees to pray?

You fornicate with my sons and daughters
And have the nerve to say, “God has blessed me.”
You are the branch that bears rotten fruit.
I will prune and cut thee.

I am Jesus. Do you know me?
Because if you did, others would see.
For all your words, creativity and knowledge
you fail to truly know me.

Stop playing church and spoiling my sheep!
Stop claiming your junk in my name.
When is the last time you asked, “Lord what do you want?”
You should be ashamed.

You hypocrites. I spit you out.
If you think you can continue to ask me to bless your mess,
You have no idea what I’m all about.

Ask and you shall have it,
IF you obey my commandments is what I said.
You have taken my promise and perverted it for your selfish cause.
Then you boast and sin all the more while you break my statutes and laws.

Your time is short.
Your pride is tall,
and by my Word
You shall surely fall.

I give according to my will, and your man-made blessings
come from Satan.
You can call my name all you want,
but the fruit you bear is forsaken.

Repent, and turn away from your sin
or I will soon turn my back.
You will see the wealth you think you have,
will quickly turn to lack.

My name is Jesus.
I am the way, the truth and the life.
My sheep hear my voice,
and they follow my light.

Keep following your selfish ambitions,
and mocking my Father’s Word,
and my angels will sound a trumpet
like you have never heard.

I’m calling you to judgment.
You have blatantly misused grace and mercy.
Repent, and turn away
or I will surely curse thee.

©2009 Arletia McInnis, The Prophetic Scribe