Scripture consistently condemns witchcraft and sorcery as deeply offensive to God, incompatible with faith, and deserving of judgment.
Scripture on Witchcraft
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."
1 Samuel 15:23
Old Testament
"For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king."
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."
Micah 5:12
Old Testament
"I will destroy your witchcraft and you will no longer cast spells."
The Bottom Line
Witchcraft and occult practices are a rejection of God's sovereignty and an attempt to manipulate spiritual forces apart from Him, which God abhors.
Try Today
Examine your life for any involvement in occult practices, even casual ones, and renounce them completely, trusting fully in God's power and protection.
Prayer
As Jesus teaches us to pray, let us bring this struggle to our Heavenly Father (Matthew 6:9-13):
Father, I confess that at times I have been drawn to occult practices, seeking power or knowledge apart from You. Forgive me for this rebellion and idolatry. I renounce all involvement with witchcraft, sorcery, divination or any other occult activity. Help me to trust fully in Your sovereign power and love, and to find my security in You alone. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read the book of Deuteronomy to understand God's clear commands regarding the occult and His commitment to purge it from His people.
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