My Answer

on Sep 24, 2026

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a Christian counselor and have been offered a lucrative position with an online company that provides insight to the unknown future. There are no restrictions on what resources I use as long as I don’t say anything bad about other resources like astrology. Is this compromising? – P.R.

A: Almost since the dawn of the human race, people have tried to discern the future. Millions of people read their horoscopes daily, trying to find some guidance.

Only God knows the future. Many look to the stars or the tea leaves or the lines on the palm of the hand to find confidence in the future. Some of these attempts to learn what the future holds are merely foolish or useless, but others involve occult practices that can bring people into contact with spiritual forces that are not from God, but from Satan.

This is one reason why the Bible tells us to avoid any practice that may be linked with the occult. Astrology can never provide the answers to life’s deepest questions – especially when it comes to where we will spend eternity.

If our minds are not filled with God’s truth, something else will take His place: cynicism, occultism, false religions and philosophies. It’s Satan’s purpose to steal the seed of truth from our hearts by sending distracting thoughts and clever deceptions. People have always been caught up in whatever appears to be the most bizarre, looking for truth and settling for folly. The occult is clever in reaching seekers who want to experience a rush of any kind.

Jesus tells us not to be misled by the voices of strangers; there are so many strange voices being heard in the world. Jesus made an astounding claim: “I am … the truth” (John 14:6, NKJV). He is the embodiment of all truth. The only answer to man’s search is found in Him.

(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)