Episode 16: Witchcraft and Christians

Welcome Back!  I am your host, Dawn Simmons, and in this episode of Conquering Our Unseen Enemies we are going to be discussing witchcraft. There are several episodes worth of information that can encompass witchcraft, so I am going to narrow down our scope to discuss activities that Christians participate in knowingly and unknowingly that are opening the doors to the demonic through witchcraft.  I will share some stories as well.  The activities we are referring to in this episode include: astrology, palmistry, seances (conjuring up the dead), consulting a medium for any purpose such as tarot cards, speaking to the spirits, guidance, consulting a witch or wizard for spells or guidance.
Ok so as always let's recap the Top Show Points:

·      Discussed activities that Christians participate in knowingly and unknowingly that are opening the doors to the demonic through witchcraft

·      Deuteronomy 18: 9,  Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord

·      Trends in witchcraft are being related to less interest in "religion" and an increase in wanting something spiritual.

·      We talked about 3 people, 2 of which are struggling with consequences of witchcraft and a third that is dealing with a wife not recognizing demonic influences because her heart is not open to the truth of the Bible

·      We talked about Luke 22:31, and the challenges the disciples faced under an attack from satan "to be sifted"

·      Astrology is an attempt to "interpret" the influence stars and planets have on human destiny.  Counterfeit of the Holy Spirit

·      Leviticus 19: 26 and we'll look at 19: 31.  26 reads, “‘Do not practice divination or seek omens. 31 reads, “‘Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.

·      Tarot cards were originally just playing cards.  In the late 18th century they became another tool used in divination.  

·      All of these witchcraft forms is that in every area there are people who practice and call themselves Christian witches or Christian mediums. Their source is entirely demonic.

·      We issued a challenge to either 

o   1)turn away from witchcraft activities and seek only the Lord

o   2)ask the Lord to reveal to you someone you can help who is involved in these activities

o   3)pray for Christians to be broken from the deceit of witchcraft

We encourage you: 

·      To have an active Bible reading plan, it will be helpful in gaining wisdom and understanding and it is required for the gift of spiritual discernment 

·      Also, I want to encourage you to visit our website and join our Warrior community.  In the month of October I will be picking 2 more people at random from our Warrior community for a one hour one to one discussion, so if you would like to be included in that random drawing make sure you join the community. 

Have a great week! 

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