Feng Shui (Ezekiel 14:3-5)

“How many showings did you have today?”

“It was a very good day. Three showings and one potential offer. Will know by tomorrow.”

“That’s great! Any negative feedback about the house?”

“Only one. She said she didn’t like that the neighboring street was perpendicular to the front door.”

I nodded. “Feng shui?”

“Yup.”

“Could you please reassure her that our family lived here for 25 years, raised a family, and were very blessed during this time?”

“I did, but you know how some are. They cannot let go of old traditions.”

After 25 years, we put our home for sale after downsizing and moving to a new home a few months earlier. We remodeled the kitchen, repainted the house, and put new carpet. With professional staging, we almost did not recognize the home when we viewed it before the listing. We even brought our close friend, a retired real estate agent, who gushed, “I approve!” However, as noted by one potential buyer, some ancient cultural and religious superstitions are difficult to drop. Many have grown up with these ideas. Even modern architects and interior designers may utilize the principles of Feng shui in their designs, lending further credibility. How does one compete with superstitions and folk tales? We don’t. What does God tell us to do?

Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that will make them fall into sin. Why should I listen to their requests? Tell them, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I, the LORD, will give them the kind of answer their great idolatry deserves. I will do this to capture the minds and hearts of all my people who have turned from me to worship their detestable idols.”
Ezekiel 14:3-5 (NLT)

What is an idol? It is anything that replaces God as the object of worship. Throughout the history of the world, humans have sought to replace God with idols and other gods. Whether sorcery, astrology, or Feng shui, humans seek guidance from their manmade creations rather than turning to the true Creator of the universe. God is patient and merciful and continues to gently knock on the door of our hearts, offering His Son, Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior. However, if one continues to reject God, He will allow that person to follow their idols and gods, condemning themselves to an eternity separated from God’s love, grace, and mercy. He will give them the answer their idolatry deserves.

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.