98% Approved (Isaiah 8:19)

“Why should you use our psychics? Only 2 of every 100 psychics who apply to work with us are approved. This way, you can have peace of mind that you are getting a qualified psychic to give you an accurate psychic reading.”

Wow! Sounds too good to be true! The radio advertisement eagerly trumpeted the vetting process for this psychic organization. I decided to pursue this further, visiting their website. Under the terms of use, a sneaky disclaimer reads, “We don’t guarantee that readers’ predictions will come true, but we do our best to ensure that you enjoy the readings.”

I don’t believe in psychics and this ad, created to instill confidence, did just the opposite for me. Psychics, fortune tellers, mediums, and soothsayers. They are all charlatans who are very good at reading their audience and making educated guesses about their lives and aspirations. Nothing more. It is false advertising because it is a lie.

Someone may say to you, “Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.” But shouldn’t people ask God for guidance? Should the living seek guidance from the dead? 

Isaiah 8:19 (NLT)

A 98% approval of a lie is still a lie. No amount of vetting will verify it. God admonishes us that we avoid these liars and blasphemers. When we are seeking guidance, we should only turn to God. He created us and knows our past, present, and future. It is not fortune-telling. It is God’s providence, guiding our lives.

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

Amen!

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