Leviticus 20:6
““‘The person that turns to those who are mediums, and to the wizards, to play the prostitute after them, I will even set my face against that person, and will cut him off from among his people.”
What does Leviticus 20:6 mean?
In ancient Israel, consulting mediums and wizards was seen as a betrayal of trust in God, like turning to someone else instead of a faithful spouse. The vivid language of God "setting his face against" someone conveys how seriously this breach of covenant was taken, not because seeking supernatural guidance is inherently evil, but because it represented a choice to rely on hidden powers rather than on God's direct relationship with his people. The consequence of being "cut off from among his people" meant exclusion from the community and its protections, which in that context was profoundly serious. Today, this verse invites us to consider where we place our ultimate trust and confidence, while recognizing that our relationship with God isn't measured by ancient purity laws but by the direction of our hearts.