Prophets

I was in the bath as the song played, "...I don't practice sangria, don't got no crystal ball..." The thought comes to me that members of my family that are christian would put you down or tell you that you are going to hell for having or working with a crystal ball. It is my belief that many christians share this view. Why is it that fortune telling is no longer embraced? There are stories through out the Bible of prophets for telling of things to come. Isn't that what it prophet means? Why was it ok for them and not for us? Did I miss the memo from God, that stated there will never be another prophet? Why is it bad?

Side thought: The Bible is a great starting point for Christians, but hasn't there been things in the last 2000 years of so that should have been recorded and shared. I find it funny that each region has its own starting book but no continuing books that are agreed upon across the board by all of that faith. Each have there one or two universal agreed upon truths and the rest depends on what sub group you talk with. For instance, some baptist believe dancing is a sin.

Do I believe there can be false prophets? Yes, but that does not mean that all prophets are. I believe true fortune telling is a gift from God. I don't believe that the devil has the same power as God. In my mind only God can give gifts. The Devil can twist someone with a gift until they do the work of evil with their gift. Fine line and splitting hairs I know. Someone with the gift can bring hope and guidance to the lost or lead them further away from God. The beautiful thing is we all have a choice, about everything. Options aren't always what we want, but there is always a choice to be made.