What does the Bible say about spirit guides?
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The Bible teaches that believers must not seek guidance from spirits, mediums, or the dead, but from God through his Word and Holy Spirit. Leviticus 19:31 and 20:27 plainly forbid consulting mediums and spiritists, treating such practices as rebellion against the Lord. Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit guides his people into truth (John 16:13) and teaches them Christ’s words (John 14:26). The Spirit’s guidance never contradicts Scripture, which was spoken from God through human authors (2 Peter 1:21) and is living and discerning (Hebrews 4:12). Christians are led as God’s children by the Spirit (Romans 8:14), with renewed minds devoted to discerning God’s will (Romans 12:1-2).
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- John 16:13
However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
- Leviticus 19:31
"'Don't turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don't seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahweh your God.
- 2 Peter 1:21
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 12:1-2
[1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Leviticus 20:27
"'A man or a woman that is a medium, or is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones; their blood shall be upon them.'"
- John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28
God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
- Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.
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