The Hebrews were the only nation favored with a knowledge of the true God. When the king of Israel sent to inquire of a pagan oracle, he proclaimed to the heathen that he had more confidence in their idols than in the God of his people, the Creator of the heavens and the earth. In the same manner do those who profess to have a knowledge of God’s word dishonor Him when they turn from the Source of strength and wisdom to ask help or counsel from the powers of darkness. If God’s wrath was kindled by such a course on the part of a wicked, idolatrous king, how can He regard a similar course pursued by those who profess to be His servants? {5T 196.1}

Hebræerne var det eneste folk, som var blevet begunstiget med kundskab om den sande Gud. Da Israels konge sendte bud for at spørge et hedensk orakel, kundgjorde han for hedningerne, at han havde større tillid til deres afguder end til sit folks Gud, himmelens og jordens Skaber. De, der bekender sig til at have kundskab om Guds ord, vanærer ham på lignende måde, når de vender sig bort fra kraftens og visdommens kilde for at søge hjælp eller råd hos mørkets magter. Dersom Guds vrede optændtes over en sådan fremgangsmåde fra en ond, afguderisk konges side, hvordan kan han så betragte en lignende handlemåde hos dem, der bekender sig til at være hans tjenere?