Is Superstition Compatible With Bible Teaching? -Breaking Free From Superstition

Breaking Free From Superstition

There are countless superstitious practices, and all of them have something in common-the lack of a logical explanation. Superstitions can, among other things, lead people into blaming their misfortunes on bad luck rather than accepting the responsibility for their deeds.

Happily, many have broken free from superstition. Jesus said: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32) Clementina, a Brazilian fortune teller for 25 years, said: "Fortune telling was my only means of making a living. But Bible truth freed me from superstition." In reality, regular Bible study and heartfelt prayer to Jehovah God can help us develop inner strength. This can stabilize and balance our thinking, which can lead to sound decisions that prevent calamity and alleviate anxiety.-Philippians 4:6, 7, 13.

The Bible asks: "What sharing does light have with darkness? Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Belial [Satan]?" Hence, true Christians must keep away from superstition. -2 Corinthians 6:14-16.

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