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- There has been a long enmity between Christianity and magic, and for good reason: both Old Testament and New are clear that magic and divination are forbidden. Christians are not to look to magic spells for protection, to cure illness, or do anything else; they are not to try to tell the future using spirits, fortune telling or any other means.
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Christian views on magic vary widely among Christian denominations and among individuals. Many Christians actively condemn magic as satanic, holding that it opens the way for demonic possession. Some Christians simply view it as entertainment. Conversely, some branches of esoteric Christianity actively engage in magical practices.
- Is Magic and The Supernatural Real?
- What Does The Bible Say About Magic?
- Does Satan Have Power Through Magic and The Supernatural?
- Is There An Innocent Way to Practice Magic?
I remember the day being quite blustery. My friend and I were no more than twelve or thirteen years old at the time. He was a Jehovah’s Witness, I remember that much. Somehow our conversation turned towards demons and evil spirits. He began to tell me through his limited knowledge on the subject that these things were real according to the Bible. I...
Is magic truly evil? Scripturereveals that magic – referred to in Scripture under a variety of names, namely divination and/or witchcraft – encompasses a wide-ranging variety of activity that includes astrology, necromancy, soothsaying, sorcery, enchanters, and the like. Each one finds its foundation in Satan, the prince of the power of the air. Ea...
There is another very interesting and powerful story of the supernatural which we read from 1 Samuel, and it concerns King Saul. In an effort to see into the future to attain information about an upcoming battle, he consults a witch. We read: What ensues is an event that most have not been able to fully understand, and raises several questions. We ...
The questions this incident raises are answers that God alone knows, but what we take away from this is that there is no innocent way to practice magic. As it stands, witchcraft is a work of the flesh. We read from Galatians: It should be remembered that the inclusion of witchcraft in this list takes into account all the demonic practices associate...
- Michael Jakes
Sep 23, 2021 · Thus, a person cannot be a Christian and practice any type of magic. God wants to protect us from Satan and his demons. Wiccans in the modern day are still very much practicing the same magical arts described in the Bible.
Jul 20, 2023 · Since magic is forbidden in the Bible, can a Christian be a magician? What are some principles we can learn from the practice of magic to help be more discerning in our age of fake news?
Should a Christian do Magic? Is it right for a Christian to use sleight of hand and illusion–aren’t these instruments dishonest and deceptive? Doesn’t the Bible forbid magic, fortune-telling and ventriloquism?
Jun 22, 2023 · Can a Christian be a magician / illusionist?
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Aug 29, 2023 · If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer: Most traditional Christian authorities argue that the magical practices and spiritual beliefs of witchcraft are incompatible with Christian teachings and therefore prohibit Christians from identifying as witches.
