4190 spiritism
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The use of mediums or other spiritual intermediaries to communicate with the dead. Scripture forbids such practices, which are inconsistent with obedience to a living God.

Spiritism forbidden by God

Leviticus 19:31 See also Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Punishment for spiritism

Leviticus 20:27 See also Leviticus 20:6

Spiritism practised in Israel

2 Kings 21:6 pp 2 Chronicles 33:6 See also 1 Samuel 28:4-20

Spiritists expelled from Israel

2 Kings 23:24 See also 1 Samuel 28:3

The futility of spiritism

Isaiah 8:19 See also Isaiah 19:2-3

See also

1025  God, anger of
4132  demons, malevolence
4155  divination
4175  mediums
4185  sorcery and magic
5484  punishment by God
6218  provoking God
8648  enquiring of God
8744  faithlessness as disobedience



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