The Bible addresses sorcery and witchcraft in several passages, consistently condemning these practices. Here are some key scriptures that provide insight into the Bible's stance on sorcery and witchcraft:
Old Testament
Exodus 22:18 (KJV)
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live."
This verse is part of the Mosaic Law, clearly condemning the practice of witchcraft.
Leviticus 19:26 (KJV)
"Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times."
This passage warns against various pagan practices, including enchantments and divination.
Leviticus 20:6 (KJV)
"And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people."
God warns against seeking out mediums and wizards, indicating severe consequences for those who do.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (KJV)
"There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD."
This passage explicitly lists various forms of occult practices and declares them abominations.
1 Samuel 28:3-9 (KJV)
The account of Saul seeking the medium of Endor illustrates the prohibition and consequences of engaging in witchcraft and consulting with spirits.
New Testament
Acts 8:9-24 (KJV)
The story of Simon the sorcerer shows how sorcery was practiced and condemned. Simon was rebuked by Peter for attempting to buy the power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:6-12 (KJV)
Elymas the sorcerer is struck blind for trying to turn the proconsul away from the faith, demonstrating God's disapproval of sorcery.
Galatians 5:19-21 (KJV)
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."
Witchcraft is listed among the works of the flesh that prevent people from inheriting the kingdom of God.
Revelation 21:8 (KJV)
"But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."
Sorcerers are among those who will face eternal punishment.
Revelation 22:15 (KJV)
"For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie."
Sorcerers are excluded from the holy city, representing separation from God.
Summary
The Bible consistently condemns sorcery and witchcraft, associating these practices with rebellion against God, idolatry, and evil. Believers are instructed to avoid all forms of occult practices and to seek God alone for guidance and power. The consequences of engaging in such practices are severe, including exclusion from God's kingdom and eternal punishment.
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