Sorcery, the occult, and our children.

As I was studying the book of Galatians Chapter 5 I came across a list of what Paul calls the “works of the flesh” that are opposed to the Spirit. One of those listed was the word “Sorcery”. I wanted to know exactly what this word in the original context meant so I did some research on it. Here is what I found.

In this passage, the word ‘sorcerers’ comes from the Greek word ‘pharmakos’ (Strongs # 5332) which is derived from the Greek word ‘pharmakon’ and is defined in Strong’s Greek Dictionary of the New Testament as follows: a druggist (“pharmacist”) or poisoner.

I find this very interesting. A DRUGGIST or POISONER. This is in my opinion a warning against the power of drugs and how they can be used to destroy. The first Red Flag for me, with as many using drugs, legal and illegal we see this is a major problem within the culture today. All Christians should know and understand that If you are struggling with this type of “Sorcery” Jesus Christ died to free you from it, so don’t be condemned, but “walk in the Spirit” to be FREED from it. This is one of many ways the enemy can keep you paralyzed as a Christ follower in Spirit, and in your mental warfare.

Two Sides of the Coin

The other side of the coin has to do with the occult. Sorcery being used in terms of Contacting the Dead, Magic Charms, Casting Spells, Divination and so on. He are some references.

When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his 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 who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the LORD your God. The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so (Deuteronomy 18:9-14).

Another where God warns about Divination, Sorcery and “MAGIC CHARMS”

Do not practice divination or sorcery (Leviticus 19:26).

Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against your magic charms with which you ensnare people like birds and I will tear them from your arms; I will set free the people that you ensnare like birds (Ezekiel 13:20).

This is strikingly relevant for today. There are million of christians in the west dabbling in the occult any many don’t know it. Now I’m not going to be dogmatic about this, but I will say that for the Christian we need to protect our children from the subtle influences of this age. Casting Charms, Spells, practicing Magic Arts, and so on God warns us are not of him and he actually considers them “DETESTABLE”. Please view this Video game Demo. This game is literally called “SORCERY” the very word our God warns us to have nothing to do with. It literally puts our children in the seat of a Sorcerer practicing Magic Charms, Spells and practicing Divination. Paul in Galatians told us that these actually wages war against the Spirit of God. Watch this Video Game Demo.

Brother and Sisters in Christ. I’m not one that lives UNDER THE LAW so please don’t take this the wrong way but instead I will simple ask as question. If we have been warned about not practicing or partaking in these things and allow our children to be subjected to them will we not be held accountable? I’ll leave it at that.

God I pray for Myself as well as he reader. Please help us to Walk in the Spirit, and to love you more than the things in this world. In Jesus name amen.