Superstitions |
A
superstition is a widely held but irrational belief that an object, action,
or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its
outcome. So there are objects, actions or circumstances which are believed to
bring bad luck and others good luck. |
We are
surrounded by people who believe all kinds of superstitions. Let me cite some
of these superstitions. |
Bad luck superstitions. Opening
an umbrella inside a house, walking under a ladder, taking a journey on the
thirteenth day of every mouth (it is extremely unlucky on Friday the thirteenth)
or at the thirteenth hour (that is, at one past twelve) of every day, living
in a house whose street number is 13, a black cat crossing your path,
spilling salt, putting a shirt on inside out, breaking a mirror, a picture
falling. There are also two bad luck superstitions associated with the
wedding ring (which, being considered a symbol of union, of love and of
faithfulness, should be put on the left-hand annular finger, for it is
believed that the fourth finger of the left hand has a vena amoris, that is,
a love vein running directly to the heart, and that the nuptial sign is thus
joined to the seat of life, which is obviously a superstition): it is
extremely unlucky to drop the ring during the ceremony and to lose it. |
Good luck superstitions. Crossing
the fingers, knocking on wood, placing a horseshoe over the front door, wearing
a horn-shaped amulet made of gold, wearing a locket round the neck, a robin
flying into the house, to find a four-leaf clover, cutting your hair during a
storm, avoiding cracks in the sidewalk. |
Should we
believe such things? Not at all, because all the above mentioned beliefs are
lies, whose father is the devil, who uses them to cause millions of people to
live in fear and to induce them not to trust in God but in objects, actions
and circumstances. In other words, Satan uses superstitions to bind and
oppress the lives of millions of people across the world. So – I say it again
- don’t believe the above mentioned vanities and all the other vanities that
I have not mentioned, lest you give place to the devil in your life. |
You are
sons of God, and God is your Keeper and Guide, therefore nothing can happen
to you apart from His will. Whether an event is good or evil, it is the Lord
who permits it to happen to you, it does not occur by chance or because you
are a lucky or unlucky person. Furthermore, know this, that all things work
together for good to those who love God (Romans |
Fear God
and trust in Him with all your heart and you will find good for He will bless
you (Psalm 112:1; Jeremiah 17:7). When a distress comes upon you, examine
your ways; if the distress is a judgment of God upon you because of some sins
which you have committed, repent of them and confess them to God, and God
will forgive you and deliver you out of your distress; whereas, if you are
walking in righteousness before God and thus the distress which comes upon
you is not a judgement of God but simply a trial, rejoice, for the testing of
your faith develops perseverance (James 1:2), and call upon God so that He
may deliver you and God will deliver you. When you are in danger call upon
the name of the Lord, and He will deliver you (Psalm 50:15). You may ask me
now, ‘What should I do then if God does not deliver
me out of my distress after I have done what you tell me to do?’ Well, continue
to fear His name and to trust in Him, knowing that – as I said before – all
things work for good to those who love Him. Do not lose heart, God is always
in control and somehow will turn evil into good. |
Don’t be
afraid of the bad luck superstitions and do not put your trust in the good
luck superstitions, for numbers, specific rituals and circumstances cannot
influence the course of events in your life. Let no one deceive you into
believing that the performance of certain prescribed acts will bring good
fortune, or cause something desired to happen, or prevent something
unpleasant from occurring. If you want something desired to happen, or you
want to prevent something unpleasant from occurring, pray to God in faith,
and you will receive what you have asked in prayer (Matthew 21:22). |
I exhort
you to keep before your eyes the following biblical passages: “The fear of
man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe” (Proverbs
29:25 – NKJV), “The fear of the wicked will come upon him, and the desire of
the righteous will be granted” (Proverbs 10:24 – NKJV), for they clearly show
the bad effects that superstitions have on those who accept them and they
make it clear that believers do well to refuse superstitions. |