The Future Isn’t Fixed: God, Open Theism, and the Deception of Fortune Tellers

 The Future Isn’t Fixed: God, Open Theism, and the Deception of Fortune Tellers


We live in a world obsessed with knowing the future. Whether it’s through horoscopes, tarot cards, or psychics, people long for certainty—some secret knowledge that will help them navigate life. But what if the future isn’t fixed? What if even God chooses not to know every detail in advance?


This is the bold claim of Open Theism: God is all-powerful, all-wise, and fully sovereign—but He has created a world in which the future is genuinely open. Instead of seeing the future as a frozen script, Open Theism understands it as a realm of real possibilities—some of which even God allows to remain undecided until they unfold.


God’s Knowledge: Infinite Yet Relational


In traditional theology, God’s knowledge of the future is exhaustive and unchangeable. But Open Theists argue that the Bible presents a more dynamic picture. God often speaks conditionally: “If you obey… then I will bless you… but if you rebel…” (see Deut. 28). God expresses regret (Genesis 6:6), changes His mind (Exodus 32:14), tests people (Genesis 22:12), and responds to prayer (2 Kings 20). These are not illusions—they show a God who interacts with free creatures in real time.


God knows everything that can be known—including every possible choice we could make—but He doesn’t force those choices or fix them in advance. That’s what makes love and faithfulness real: they’re freely chosen, not robotically programmed.


The Deception of Psychics and Fortune Tellers


In contrast to God’s relational way of working with humans, psychics and fortune tellers offer a counterfeit: the illusion of control through secret knowledge. Scripture warns us sharply against consulting mediums, sorcerers, or diviners (Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:10–12). Why? Because these practices open the door to demonic influence.


Demons cannot truly see the future either—but they are master manipulators. When a psychic "predicts" that someone will marry a stranger in six months or suffer a terrible accident, they're planting a seed—not a prophecy, but a suggestion. These dark forces work to steer people into fulfilling the very prediction they heard—through fear, self-sabotage, or manipulation of others.


Spiritual forces thrive on fatalism. They want people to believe their lives are already determined so that they stop seeking God, stop exercising faith, and stop walking in freedom. Open Theism exposes this lie: our choices matter, our prayers matter, and God is actively working with us in a real unfolding story.


The Danger of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy


When someone believes a psychic’s words, they often begin acting in ways that make those words come true—a phenomenon known as self-fulfilling prophecy. The demonic world feeds on this. A person under the influence of such suggestions might drift toward destructive relationships, adopt fatalistic thinking, or unwittingly move into the very traps laid before them.


But God calls His people to walk by faith, not by fear or fatalism. He offers guidance through His Spirit, not through dark arts. His voice builds hope, not anxiety. His future is not a locked vault, but an open field where love, trust, and obedience shape real outcomes.


Conclusion


Open Theism reminds us that the future is not a fixed script—it’s a divine drama being written in partnership with humanity. God is not controlling every move like a puppeteer, but inviting us into real choices, real consequences, and real relationship.


Psychics and fortune tellers promise knowledge, but what they offer is bondage. God's way is better: walk with Him in the present, trust Him with the unknown, and refuse to let demonic voices shape your destiny. Don’t fear the future—create it with God.


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