Gabriel Taylor | Bible Teacher on Instagram: "The Bible gives zero permission to pray to Mary or to anyone labeled a “saint.” This practice isn’t a harmless tradition—it directly contradicts Scripture. First, the Bible is clear about communicating with the dead. “Should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?” (Isaiah 8:19). God consistently condemns any attempt to speak to, consult, or seek help from the dead (Deut. 18:10–12). Scripture teaches that the dead are unconsciou