Scripture consistently denounces sorcery and the occult as detestable to God, incompatible with faith in Him, and destined for destruction.
Scripture on Sorcery
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Old Testament
"Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord."
Galatians 5:19-21
New Testament
"The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."
Revelation 21:8
New Testament
"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
Acts 19:19
New Testament
"A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas."
Micah 5:12
Old Testament
"I will destroy your witchcraft and you will no longer cast spells."
The Bottom Line
God alone deserves our worship, not any counterfeit spiritual powers.
Try Today
If you have been involved in any occult practices, repent and turn to God. Destroy any objects, books or paraphernalia associated with the occult.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son' (John 14:13).
Heavenly Father, I confess that I have been involved in sinful and detestable practices of the occult. I have sought spiritual power and knowledge apart from You. Forgive me, Lord. I renounce all involvement with the occult and choose to worship and serve You alone, the one true God. Help me to walk in Your light and truth. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Ephesians 6 to understand the spiritual battle we face and how to stand firm in Christ.
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