In the Old Testament times the heathen worshipped idols and often the Jews were led astray into doing this too. In New Testament times the Ephesians worshipped Diana. The human heart wants something they can see to run after. In the West where there has been much Evangelicalism, still the old tendency comes through. The preacher who should be pointing to the Unseen God gets in the way and becomes the focus of the people's attention. They can be treated in much the same way as the Pop Idol. Man's heart is made to worship and if it refuses to worship the King of kings it will become the slave of someone with feet of clay. Whether that adoration is of a footballer, a musician or a princess, it is misplaced and will lead to disappointment. By all means appreciate the interesting people around you but don't let that appreciation grow into worship. Worship is for God alone.
When we lose a loved one it is natural to wonder how they are faring in the next life. I would warn against going to a medium to find out. At worst these people are charlatans after your money, the rest misguided or worse. We are told in the Bible not to try to reach the dead. The best person to call on in this situation is Jesus. That's right, go to the top. He is always available through prayer and doesn't make a charge. All he requires is that you look for him with all your heart. He has the answers to all of life's difficult questions.
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