That's Witchcraft!?

That's Witchcraft!? Someone recently asked me that. Witchcraft is another
thing that Satan, through his use of Hollywood, has minimized in our minds.
We are told that witches are not real. It is something that kids dress up
like on Halloween. And those poor souls at the Salem witch trials, why it
was just mass hysteria at best.

If you look up Witchcraft in the Bible you will find it. It is mentioned in
Galatians 5:18-21, and in Deuteronomy 18:8-14 at length. Yes, witchcraft is
referred to as "casting spells and curses", but it is so much more. You
could study at length on this subject if you got into the Greek and Hebrew
translations of the word Witchcraft, but I will just give you a brief
summary of a much simpler daily occurrence, that has happened to us or we
have done ourselves, that is considered Witchcraft.

Spirits are real. No there is no boogie man, but there things that are much
worse that we must be aware of. One of these is the "Spirit of Witchcraft"
that includes manipulation. Let me give you a scenario or two and see if
you have done this or know of someone who does this. Some of our parents or
friends will just pop right into your head after you read this. Keep in
mind that if you are doing this, and you are a Christian, you must STOP IT
right now, because you are practicing Witchcraft in the eyes of God.

The curtain opens. On stage is a person (you can fill in male or female
here) who is sitting and looking all dejected and alone. They let out a big
sigh when you approach. "I just guess nobody cares if I live or die. I do
everything for everyone and never complain, and when I need something, or
need attention, or ask that you do this one little thing for me, everyone is
just to busy for poor me. Well I have news for them. Miss (Mr.) nice guy
is gone. I am going to start treating you just like you treat me. You can
just get your own dinner and wash your own clothes or go borrow money for
what you need from a stranger because you will not use me anymore. And if
you just turn around and walk away from me and my broken heart, I will make
your life a living hell!" Gee, ever witnessed that one? Or how about this
one. "Honey, I really want some new furniture (golf clubs). I know you
will say we cannot afford it, but how about I take you out for a romantic
dinner and then later I will take your mind off the expense." Or maybe this
one. "DON'T TOUCH ME! When you can start paying attention to the way I
want things run, then maybe we can be close again. But until that happens,
you can just suffer!" That last one translates into I HAVE A HEADACHE!

All the above is Witchcraft in the eyes of God. God gave you a brain.
However it seems that many of us choose not to use it. If you have a
problem, just sit someone down and lay it on the table. Discuss what is
bothering you with your child, your husband or your friend. They have a
brain too. 99% of problems can be solved with simple and direct
communication. Manipulation and making someone feel guilty and miserable is
not the answer. Those that are not walking the Christian life may not be
aware of this form of Witchcraft. But you as a Christian should know it.
And if you didn't now you do and you need to stop immediately. It is all
around us. Mother's do it to their children. Husbands do it to their wives
and wives to their husbands. Friends do it to one another. Bosses do it to
their employees. And how do you feel when it is done to you? If you are
honest you will have to admit that you just hate when someone does that to
you. But take a deep look at yourself. I bet you will find that you have
done this yourself at some time or other. It is something that gets passed
down through families. It is so common place that we don't even recognize
it anymore.

Learn to listen to yourself when you talk to others. If you want something,
just ask for it. If you have been slighted or hurt by someone else, just
tell them. If they respond to you with Witchcraft, point it out to them.
Bringing a dark practice into the light is the only way to destroy it.

While we are on the subject, please note that other things along this topic
are in the Bible and considered an "abomination" before God. They are
anyone who practices witchcraft, soothsayer, anyone who interprets omens, or
a sorcerer, anyone who conjures spells, or a medium or a spiritist or anyone
who calls up the dead. Protect your children from the shows on Prime Time
television that glorify these abilities. The movie Harry Potter in itself
is a harmless fantasy. However, now there are books available on how to be
a sorcerer and warlock. This is where the danger lies. How about "The
Medium"? How about "Charmed"? How about "Ghost Whisperer"? If your
children are watching this on TV they are getting a message that these
practices are okay and harmless. And then they wish they could do those
things. And you leave them to the spirits of Satan who are listening to
their requests and are unwittingly inviting those spirits into their lives.
Take a look at schools today. Look at the behavior problems in society
today. Be aware......it's Witchcraft!