For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
People like to see signs and wonders.
The world today has its psychics and fortune tellers. Jean Dixon has her predictions. There are many psychic telephone hot lines where you can call and talk to a live psychic. There are astrology charts in most newspapers so people can look to the stars to guide their paths. People want to know what is going to happen in the future.