Counsel #1 — Witchcraft And Sorcery

Picture: Counsel #1 — Witchcraft And SorceryCFL 19.1

Theoccult—it’s everywhere! From movies, gaming, music, theme parks, books, fortune telling, and astrology, it’s sometimes difficult to avoid the occult in our culture and entertainment.^{[15]https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/the-battle-for-light/}CFL 19.2

But what does the Bible say about astrology, witchcraft, and other occult practices?CFL 19.3

“Do not let your people practice fortune-telling, or use sorcery, or interpret omens, or engage in witchcraft, or cast spells, or function as mediums or psychics, or call forth the spirits of the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.” Deuteronomy 18:10-12, NKJVCFL 19.4

“Modern spiritualism and the forms of ancient witchcraft and idol worship—all having communion with the dead as their vital principle—are founded upon that first lie by which Satan beguiled Eve in Eden: ‘Ye shall not surely die: for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, …ye shall be as gods.’ Genesis 3:4, 5. Alike based upon falsehood and perpetuating the same, they are alike from the father of lies.” Ellen White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 685CFL 19.5

Reflect: The occult is not just entertainment! Why do you think it as an abomination to the Lord, something He hates?CFL 19.6