Auspicy, Augury, and Alectryomancy

Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) explains a category of diabolical divination which has historically been associated with the interpretation of various animals, especially birds, in order to acquire special knowledge or direction, and lists several current instances.

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Divination

Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) summarizes the diabolical art of divination, regarding what it generally involves and how it relates to the Devil, and lists 8 primary categories in which it is used.

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Witchcraft

Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) gives a comprehensive overview of witchcraft or divination, how it relates to the Devil and how it is practiced by those who are in league with him (whether explicitly or implicitly).

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Fraudulent Beggars

Matthew Poole (1624–1679) provides helpful insight regarding the question of whether or not one should give to the poor, in light of the fact that some merely pose as beggars, who are yet well off, and others ask for money to buy necessities like food, yet end up using it to indulge in sinful pleasures, instead.

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An Appointment You Will Keep

Dr. Joel Beeke urges his readers to examine themselves in light of the fact that the Bible warns that most people will end up in hell, and then to seriously consider whether they are on the narrow road leading to eternal life, or the broad road to eternal destruction.

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