Contending for the Word Q&A

The Biblical Warning Against Magic, Spells, and Charms

Show Summary

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue explains what Scripture teaches about magic, spells, charms, sorcery, divination, and other occult practices. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, this episode highlights why these practices are condemned in Scripture and why true freedom is found in Christ alone.

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Episode Notes

Scripture consistently warns against occult practices because they dishonor God and lead to spiritual deception and bondage. Rather than trusting the Lord, practices such as divination, spell-casting, astrology, mediumship, and sorcery seek power apart from God.

God’s commands are not cultural preferences, but loving protections given for the good of His people. Deuteronomy 18:9–14 explicitly forbids these practices, while Acts 19:18–19 shows that genuine repentance leads believers to renounce occult practices completely rather than attempting to redeem or sanitize them.

True freedom is not found in self-directed spiritual power, but in Jesus Christ alone, who delivers believers from darkness and brings them into the light of truth and grace (Colossians 1:13).

Key Scriptures

• Deuteronomy 18:9–14
• Acts 19:18–19
• Colossians 1:13

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