Lev 19:27 | KingComments | STEP | Given the connection between the commandment not to eat anything that still contains blood here, eating anything with blood seems to be a pagan custom. The other prohibitions are also connected to the distinction that God wants to see maintained between pagan customs and what is appropriate for a people with whom He is connected as the God of the covenant. Nor does He allow us any trip into the realm of darkness, for example by reading a horoscope. Christians who think that reading a horoscope, even if it is ‘for fun’, does nothing to them, are terribly wrong. Every entry into the realm of darkness is spiritual fornication and unacceptable to a jealous God. This prohibition is also proof of His love for His people who will destroy themselves with these things. The country will become full of shame and will become a disgust toward the surrounding peoples. Saul did not comply with the prohibition of and died ( ).

‏ Leviticus 19:27

Idolatrous Practices

Given the connection between the commandment not to eat anything that still contains blood here, eating anything with blood seems to be a pagan custom. The other prohibitions are also connected to the distinction that God wants to see maintained between pagan customs and what is appropriate for a people with whom He is connected as the God of the covenant.

Nor does He allow us any trip into the realm of darkness, for example by reading a horoscope. Christians who think that reading a horoscope, even if it is ‘for fun’, does nothing to them, are terribly wrong. Every entry into the realm of darkness is spiritual fornication and unacceptable to a jealous God.

This prohibition is also proof of His love for His people who will destroy themselves with these things. The country will become full of shame and will become a disgust toward the surrounding peoples. Saul did not comply with the prohibition of Lev 19:31 and died (1Chr 10:13).