I wonder why people ignore scripture for the sake of being content with what they already have. Is. clearly shows that God does not support the living asking assistance of the dead (or those who are sleeping). I wish that people would follow scripture rather than dogma. The ones who sent up all of the doctrines and traditions in Christ's day were the same ones who hated Him and had Him crucified. And today, the masses still rally behind their doctrine makers. When the two prophets spoken of in Rev. are here preaching the truth now, I wonder how many Christains will give up their doctrinal beliefs to hear what they will say.
There is only one mediator b/w man and God. To pray to another to mediate b/w you and God, is to call scripture a lie. Because they have made more mediators b/w them and God by prayer to saints and Mary to assist them. Is this not making either the saints or Mary mediate b/w the two. Will man ever let go of his idols...
Believer-
Now if you asked me or your cousin to pray for you, it is not the same as asking one who is dead to pray for you. The scripture I posted before stated that the living should not seek the dead on matters. If you were communicating with the dead, you would be what the bible calls one that deals with "a familiar spirit" which is condemned. Is it not? Those witches and sorcerers who communicated with the dead were abominations to God. WHy do you assume it is fine for us to communicate with the dead? Or are you not trying to communicate when you ask for their prayers? Should your opinion carry more weight than God's Word? If not, then what does God say about communicating with the dead?
With Love,
Snipe...