What is Witchcraft?

What is Witchcraft?

Witchcraft is the practice of magic, especially black magic. This includes using spells and invoking spirits.  Without going into too much detail, witchcraft is the anthesis of Christianity. It gives its believers supernatural powers with which they use to accomplish various tasks or fulfill desires. In some cultures witchcraft is used to predict the future, for advice, for healing, or to harm others.

Witches (whatever the type), work with satanic spirits either knowingly or in ignorance. Some people are lured into witchcraft because of the desire for power or out of pride. In either case, all witchcraft is evil and is born of hell.

The root of witchcraft is rebellion. This means that all witches have roots of rebellion to some degree within them. The rebellion works itself out from a heart that rebels against authority, rebels against God, and rebels against the normal natural world as it exists. When you become a witch, you will be demonstrating a rebellion to every type of authority.

Witchcraft has existed for thousands of years. The bible even speaks of witchcraft and the details of what God does not want us to do in biblical documents that were written over 3000 years ago.

What causes someone to Become A Witch?

In a secular society such as the United States, witchcraft is generally placed in the category of fiction and mythology. Often times those who directly practice witchcraft have been found in the darker parts of cities where crime and sin run rampant.  But today the case is different.

With movies, television programs and literature that directly focus on witchcraft, the youth of America are becoming more and more influenced by the occult.  Harry Potter for instance, introduced the United States to a mysterious concept of the supernatural.  Spinnoff movies have continued to feed the curiosity of youth who live a good portion of their lives being told that spirituality is make-believe.

The supernatural movement has expanded to such a degree that now networks such as Nickelodeon have tailored programs that make witchcraft a part of every day life. These programs are designed to draw young people into a lifestyle outside the natural, into a world that leads to destruction.

Sometimes people who have been taken advantage of, sexually abused, hurt, or had other things happen to them have a deep desire to escape, or even rebel against authority. This is especially true when someone in authority such as a teacher or parent hurt them. Sometimes becoming a witch is a way to escape pain you are unwilling or unable to cope with.

Is all Witchcraft wrong?

There are many who have a desire to justify witchcraft. Often times it is divided into White Magic and Black Magic.  Those who practice White Magic believe that as long as they don't use their powers to harm others, there is no problem with practicing it.  Even more, some who practice white magic believe themselves to also be Christian.  Nothing is further from the truth.

There is absolutely no denying, that there is supernatural power that exists.  And people can tap into supernatural power. The question to ask yourself with any witchcraft is this. Where does the power from witchcraft come from? The answer to this is simple.

Power that comes outside of God is granted by Satanic sources.

There is a real war going on in the spirit. There are spirits that control the world systems. These spirits are united as one kingdom under satan. This kingdom works in unity very similar to how a gang or a prison works. The stronger ones are placed in higher positions and the lower ones are subject to them. It is a kingdom run out of fear, greed, and other sorts of evils.

The purpose of satan's kingdom is to destroy people's souls. Why? Because satan hates mankind. There was a time when satan was the highest of angels of God, but due to his own rebellion to God, he fell from his position in heaven taking many angels with him. Now satan and his demons walk the earth looking for those to devour. He comes to kill, steal and destroy.

Satan has already been judged by God. His time is limited. His reign here on earth will come to an end, and in time he will be cast into a lake of fire. He is intent on the destruction of people.

How does being a Witch serve Satan?

First is what you believe. No person who knew and believed the truth would serve something that would cause them eternal misery and destruction.  Somewhere in what you believe there are lies. These lies are born from satan because satan is the father of lies.

Some witches believe their white magic goes along with God. Often times they do not have a realistic concept of who God is but refer to him as a light or some unknowable being. In this they are ignorant and they are believing lies. God is knowable.

Other witches simply make an agreement with satan or familiar spirits. These agreements will end up costing them their souls, and make it very difficult to come to saving faith in Christ.  For a short life of power they commit themselves to do the bidding of demonic spirits.  The lie here is often that they will have a kingdom with satan after they die, but the truth is they will be imprisoned and tortured by the very one they are loyal to. In the end however, they will suffer the same fate that satan will receive. This fate is a part in the lake of fire.

Weather one is a white witch or if they serve satan directly, they are both used to serve satan to some degree. Familiar spirits will bring lies to manipulate the direction of people. By being possessed or allowing yourself to be open to these spirits, you will do things that are outside of your control. It will bring a person to do, say, and think things that they would have never done before.

How do you stop from being a witch?

If you have made a contract with satan or if you have practiced witchcraft in the past you will realize that the spirits do not go away. Many times they came as a part of drug use and you are continuously tempted by drugs. Other times you may think that you've completely sold your soul to the devil. In any case, someone who served satan is held onto tightly.  Being released is not easy.

Demons can be cast our of people. When this happens the spirit goes away for a time. Your life will be swept and cleaned up, but at a later time it will come with stronger demons. These stronger demons will take over making it that much harder to cast them out. There is only one way of protection from demons and only one protection once you decide to turn your back from evil.

The solution and the protection is one and the same. The solution is a complete surrender of your life to Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who has come in the flesh and who has all power and all authority over all demons and all evil spirits, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. He has complete authority over them.

By using the name of Jesus, demons are cast out because of His authority, but this does not grant protection from them in the future. Only by being submitted completely to Jesus in your life will you receive protection from evil.

Turning from witchcraft causes you to have a target painted on you in the spirit, but when you surrender to Jesus Christ, you are painted with His blood, and marked as His child.  Not only does Jesus have all authority over demons, but because Jesus died on the cross two thousand years ago, and then was raised again to Glory, His blood can protect you from demonic forces.

Demons are darkness and shadows, but Jesus is light. When light is shone in a dark room, shadows flee, just as demons do when Jesus appears. We have access to Jesus and His light through the Cross of Christ. When we trust in Jesus' work on the cross for our salvation, protection and complete new birth, we have full access to the very throne of God.  He promises that we can ask anything in His will and it will be done.

He will be your protection when he becomes your fortress. He will give you the desires of your heart if you delight in him. He will guide you by His Word. He will strengthen you as you wait upon him. He is there for your when you believe in him.  Turn from witchcraft and turn to Jesus today.  There are two paths. One leads to destruction. The other leads to life.  Which one will you take?