Should Christians Follow Astrology?

 Leviticus 19:26 (NIV) says, “‘Do not eat any meat with the blood still in it. “‘Do not practice divination or seek omens.”

Nowadays, people everywhere talk about zodiac signs, crystals, the moon, the stars, and things like that. Even a lot of Christians I have met talk about these things. But many people don’t seem to realize that God warns us not to look to these things for guidance.

Deuteronomy 18:10–12 (NIV) says, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you.”

These verses show us that God doesn’t want His people practicing divination or looking for answers that are apart from Him. Even if something seems harmless or everyone else is doing it, that doesn’t make it right. God wants us to go to Him for wisdom instead of looking to the stars, crystals, or anything else.

Sometimes people say things like, “I’m a Gemini, so that’s just how I am,” or, “My zodiac sign explains my personality.” But our identity shouldn’t come from a zodiac sign. As Christians, our identity should come from Jesus Christ. He is the One who tells us who we are.

In the end, we should stay away from astrology because God tells us not to seek guidance through demonic practices like divination and omens. When we put our trust in those things instead of putting our trust in our Heavenly Father, they can pull our hearts away from Him. God wants us to seek Him first because He is the true Source of wisdom and truth.

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblical, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

“Should Christians Follow Astrology?”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2026. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Being Careful About Who You Date

 

Have you ever heard the term "boy crazy?" Some adults use that phrase to describe a teenage girl when all she seems to do is think about boys. But the truth is, whether you're 5 or 50, it's natural for all of us to have crushes at any age. There's nothing wrong with liking someone, as long as we keep our relationship with God in first place. But when a crush starts to become something more, a lot of us stop doing that. We end up making that person our number one priority and letting our relationship with God slip into second place.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” This verse means that we need to be able to take control of our emotions and not let them lead us into situations that could hurt us later. God created us with emotions to help us care about others, build relationships, and enjoy walking through life with Him, but He never intended for our emotions to rule our lives. Only Jesus Christ should have that place.

2 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV) tells us, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” When you are yoked together with someone, it means you have allowed them to get really close to your heart. Once you let a person get that close, they can influence your choices, your decisions, and even how you view your relationship with God.

It's great to have friends and to hang out with them, but that's not the same as giving your heart to someone. When it comes to choosing people who are good for our lives, God has the final Word. He tells us to be careful about who we let into our hearts because the people closest to us will influence the direction of our lives.

Before you start dating someone, ask yourself a few honest questions. Do they encourage you to grow closer to God or pull you farther away? Do they respect your values, or do they pressure you to do things you know are wrong? Do you feel like you can be yourself around them, or do you feel like you have to change just to keep them interested?

The right person will never ask you to choose between them and God. A healthy relationship should help you grow in your faith, not pull you away from it. That's why it's so important to be patient and let God guide your heart. He knows what is best for you, and He wants you to build relationships that bring you closer to Him, not farther away. 

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblical, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

“Being Careful About Who You Date”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2026. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!