Many people believe that the “spirits” of dead ancestors can influence the living. “Jehovah himself gives wisdom out of his mouth there are knowledge and discernment,” says Proverbs 2:6.Ģ. The key to making sound decisions in life is wisdom based on an accurate knowledge of Bible principles and God’s purpose for mankind. Superstitions and spirit mediums are harmful because they are “machinations of the Devil,” the one whom Jesus called “the father of the lie.” ( Ephesians 6:11 John 8:44) If you wanted guidance on an important matter, would you consult a liar? Of course not! You are wise, therefore, to avoid anything connected with “the father of the lie.” is something detestable to Jehovah.”- Deuteronomy 18:11, 12. ( Isaiah 65:11, 12) God felt the same way about people consulting spirit mediums for guidance in life: “Anyone who consults a spirit medium. How Bible truth sets free: In Bible times, some of God’s own people became superstitious, even to the point of worshipping “the god of Good Luck” and “the god of Destiny”! How did Jehovah God view this? “You kept doing what was bad in my eyes,” he said. Others refrain from making important decisions unless they first look for a good omen or consult a horoscope or spirit medium. Many believe that certain objects or certain numbers will bring bad luck. Nevertheless, knowing the truth about God’s Word also sets us free from such things as superstition, fear of the dead, and the inordinate fear of dying. When Jesus said “the truth will set you free,” he was primarily referring to being set free from sin and death. “If you remain in my word,” he said, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ( John 8:31, 32) Jesus’ “word,” his teachings, are found in the Bible. But what truth? Truth in general or truth of a specific kind? Can such ones be set free from these mental, emotional, and even financial burdens? Yes! As the words of Jesus Christ quoted above show, the key to freedom is the truth. Still others, unsure of what happens when a person dies, have an inordinate fear of death itself. Others fear the dead, whom they may try to appease with expensive offerings. Many, for example, are enslaved to superstitions. MILLIONS of people feel that they are free when, in fact, they are not.

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