TLEM
True Light Educational Ministry
Then
you will
know the Truth and the Truth will set you free ( John
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WHAT
ABOUT TAROT CARDS?
It's in
the cards, or is it? Can a flip of the cards determine your future?
Though
not too long ago, Tarot card readings were little known and used in America.
These readings are becoming more and more common. Yet most who seek these
readings know little or nothing of its origin. There are vast numbers of books
published on Tarot Cards. Still much of the information that you should know,
is absent from these books.
The
origin of the Tarot cards originates with the Chinese. They probably developed
the cards in the 10th century A.D.. Not long after, the Hindus added 10 suits,
representing the 10 incarnations of Vishnu. Around the 13th or 14th century
the cards appeared in Europe. There are several different concepts on their
introduction. Some believe the Crusaders returning from Saracens (Arabians)
brought the cards to Italy and Spain. Others feel it was the Gypsies who
introduced the cards into Europe.
Somewhere
early in their development, the cards were also used for fortune telling and
advising. The message of the Tarot is appealing because of its mysticism and
partial truth. While the cards may correctly say that man has a problem, and
needs help from the outside, their solution is wrong. Many who use the Tarot
think it will help them manipulate their destinies. Thus the Tarot is as an
occultic tool. But let's look a little closer at this tool.
First
there are several sets and sequences of Tarot cards. Source books frequently
contradict one another when it comes to assigning symbolic values and meanings
to the cards. Because there are so many subjective factors involved in
interpreting the meanings of the cards, users are encouraged to develop
clairvoyance and intuition. Thus, the possibilities for divination are
inexhaustible. Finally, who or what is supposed to be answering? To whom are
the questions addressed, and what is the source of the power behind the cards?
Most teachings instruct the person inquiring of the cards (Querent) to have a
blank mind. This is suggested so they can be more sensitive to the influence
of the outside forces. It is the same
requirement
used in most other occultic practices. Emptying the mind via drugs, hypnosis,
blank meditation, Yoga, or chanting opens the mind to demonic procession. Is
this requirement any different with the cards?
Scripture
is very clear on God condemning those who follow fortune telling. When people
turn their destinies over to the occultic practices, they are turning away
from God. Zechariah 10:2 states, "For the idols have spoken vanity, and
the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; They confront in
vain; therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled because
there was no Shepherd." Therefore, in following these false teachings,
one becomes lost. One can not serve two gods. Nor can we ignore one and play
with the other.
As a
Christian, you should be aware of the dangers of this occultic practice. Luke
reveals the source of these fortuneteller's powers in Acts 16: 16- 18. Paul
encounters the damsel who tells fortunes. He knows she has a demon processing
her and frees her. Once free of the demon, her ability to tell fortunes
ceases. In Acts 13: 6-12, Paul demonstrates God's power over a false prophet.
He specifically calls the false prophet a child of the devil who prevents the
right ways of the Lord. Finally, in Acts 19:18-20, many who believed who had
previously used occultic practices burned their books on the subjects.
Scripture tells us that the value of those books was about $32,000 but, after
burning them, mightily grew the word of the Lord.
The
Scriptures are quite clear that any source of power with this and other
occultic practices is demonic and forbidden by God. Those who came to the Lord
destroyed their knowledge of this practice. It is also your Christian
obligation to warn those of the dangers they will encounter being tempted to
try or follow the mystic practice of Tarot cards.
For
Additional Information Contact
True
Light Educational Ministry
P.O. Box
310
Shirley,
NY 11967
Telephone
(631) 395-4646
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