A Pagan Sourse
". . . holy is His name. His
mercy is for generations of generations
on those who fear Him." ~ Luke
1:49b-50
“And He said, “Go, and tell this
people: “‘Hear ye indeed, but understand not;
and see ye indeed, but perceive not.’
" ~ Isaiah 6:9
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice
like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression,
and the house of Jacob their sins."
~ Isaiah 58:1
"For everyone to whom much is
given, from him much will be required;
and to whom much has been committed, of
him they will ask the more." ~ Luke 12:48
Do you find that the more you study the
Word of God the more you need to study the Word of God? There is so
much to learn. The depths like its' Author are endless.
From the very beginning of mankind
Satan has been out to destroy mankind. Not so much because he hates
us, but because God loves us. Satan wanted worship and wanted to be
in place of God. He devised evil and was found out. Thus separating
himself eternally from our Creator God Almighty.
"You were blameless in all you did
from the day you were created
until the day evil was found in you."
~ Ezekiel 28:15
GOD'S WORD WARNS US
Non-Exhaustive List of Satanic Snares ~
- Astrology: Deuteronomy 4:19; Isaiah 47:13; Daniel 1:20; 2:2, 10:27; 5:7, 11, 15 .
- Charming: Deuteronomy 18:11; Psalms 58:5; Isaiah 19:3; Jeremiah 8: 17.
- Divination: Numbers 22:7, 23:23; Deuteronomy 18:10; 14; 2 Kings 17:17; Isaiah 15:23; 28:8; Ezekiel 13:6-7, 18-23; 21:21-23; 29; Jeremiah 14:14; 27:9; 29:8;Acts 16:16.
- Enchantments: Exodus 7:11, 22; 8:7; Leviticus 9:26; Numbers 23:23; 24:1; Deuteronomy 18:10; 2 Kings 17:17; 21:6; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Ecclesiastes 10:11; Isaiah 47:9, 12; Jeremiah 27:9.
- False gods: Exodus 20:3-4; Exodus 23:13; Exodus 34:14; Deuteronomy 32:16-17; Psalm 4:2; Psalm 40:3-5; Psalm 97:7; Ezekiel 23:49; Matthew 6:24; Romans 1:25; Philippians 3:19; 1 John 2:16-17; 1 John 5:21; Revelation 21:27
- Magicians: Genesis 41 :8, 24; Exodus 7: 11; 22; 8:7, 19; 19: 11; Daniel 1:20, 2:2, 10, 27; 4:7, 9; 5:11; Acts 19:19.
- Necromancy: Deuteronomy 18: 11.
- Observing Times: Leviticus 19:26; Deuteronomy 18:10,14; 2 Kings 21:6; 2 Chronicles 33:6. Prognosticators: Isaiah 47:13.
- Soothsaying: Joshua 13:22; 11; Isaiah 2:6; Daniel 2:27; 4:7; 5:7; Mic 5:12;
- Sorcery: (pharmakeia in N.T.): Exodus 7:11; Isaiah 47:9, 12; 57:3; Jeremiah 27:9; Daniel 2:2; Malachi 3:5; Acts 8:9, 11; 13:6, 8; Rev 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; 22:15.
- Witches/Warlocks/Wizards: Leviticus 19:31; 20:6, 27; Deuteronomy 18:11; I Samuel 28:3, 9; 2 Kings 21:6; 23:24; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Isaiah 8:19; 19:3.
- Witchcraft: Exodus 22:18, Deuteronomy 18:10; I Sam 15:23; 2 Kings 9:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Micah 5:12; Nah 3:4; Gal 5:20
Sadly, many Christians do not see they
too have fallen into the lies of Satan and believe imitating these
pagan practices are harmless. Some do this ignorantly and others
willfully denying when confronted.
ACCURSED THINGS
In addition to these practices are
objects and charms that carry Satanic influences through the various
avenues of Satanism; including witchcraft, spells, sorcery, magic,
enchantment and the like. Objects are charged through incantations
and carry a dark power, demonic or unclean spirits that can be
unbeknownst to the one with the object. Accursed things are a hosts
to demons. Even touching an accursed thing is an open door for demons
to enter or attach. They will influence, steal, kill and destroy as
they will.
God is a ferociously jealous God. He is
clear that His people not covet or toy with these and to remain on
the alert that they do not come into the midst of them.
THE DEMONIC
Demons are capable of indwelling
non-Christians as well as attaching themselves to objects. For the
non-believers they will make themselves at home in him/her unless
that person is delivered and receives Jesus Christ who sends the Holy
Spirit. The non-believer often does not realize they are open to
demons if they do not have Jesus Christ as LORD. Demons need a host.
They are everywhere, waiting for a person to give them a foothold.
This does not have to be a specific invitation, but it can be. It can
also be through drugs, alcohol pornography, adultery and many other
sins.
They cannot indwell the Believer who is
the temple of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that protects.
However, demons can attach and harass Christians. Often a Believer in
Christ can feel the oppression and listen to the lies these demonic
attachments speak which is why worshiping the LORD Jesus Christ and
knowing His word is so important. They hate the LORD Jesus Christ and
they hate when we worship Him. It drives them away.
Mankind is often ignorant of how these
doorways are opened for the enemy and often invite them unwittingly
With the 'promise' whispered from the demon that they will become
powerful the person stops listening to common sense and starts down a
road of lies. The soul of the person becomes darker and darker as
the demons invite other demons in and convince the person to perform
more and more evil practices to gain yet more power. Many who have
walked this road have indeed attained higher status in power, money,
fame and are in a variety of venues; entertainment industry and high
levels of governments, businesses, etc. however the day of reckoning
will indeed come and Hell is the landing after the LORD Jesus'
judgment. Many find the life they thought would grant them all the
wanted have found it empty. Yet some are so engrossed that they will
indeed pass from this life to eternal separation with God and be
banned to Hell and later to the Lake of Fire. God is quite serious on
these matters.
WALKING WITH OR AGAINST GOD
Not all afflictions are caused by
possession but many can be. Demons can be a source of torments,
diseases, sicknesses, curses, etc. The LORD God has also said that
when we do not follow His ways we will bring curses upon ourselves in
a variety of ways. (Leviticus 17, 18, 19, 20 Deuteronomy 27 & 28)
There is also punishment for apostates who attempt to lead others
away. The Scriptures are filled with God's warnings and we must take
heed.
Jesus Christ will help anyone who calls
upon His name to free them. Acts 16:31 So they said, “Believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your
household.”
However, if one is worshiping
abominations, with accursed things, and calling on the name of Jesus
Christ it is abominable. God will not share His throne with anyone or
anything. You cannot cast out a demon, heal the sick in the Name of
Jesus if you have an accursed thing with you. A demon will not cast
out demons and is more thank likely to join others. Those with demon
possession it has been learned that are are typically more than one
demon.
A believer has the authority to cast
out demons as well. The demons can 'see' if you are a true believer.
You must be free of accursed things. Check yourself and see if you
are weak in this regard. Perhaps you have a demonically charged
object without your knowledge or that you have touched. Renounce it
in the name of Jesus Christ.
Learn The Lesson
But the children of Israel committed
a trespass in the accursed thing:
for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of
Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah,
took of the accursed thing:
and the anger of the LORD was kindled
against the children of Israel
~ Joshua 7: 1 ~
Worshiping a false god will kindle
God's anger. He will be against you. He will hide His face. God will
let you lose to your enemy when you have an accursed thing. We can
see many places where the enemy has moved in, one being the church,
our schools, our leadership at every level.
Satan will lie and make promises to ensnare you, but in the end you are defeated and it is always ends death. Satan's goal is to lead you away from Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. The gift of salvation that the LORD Jesus Christ offers is free to anyone who calls upon Him, however we must abide in Him, learn His ways which are truly good. He will bless our lives and change us. Without Him there is no salvation. We cannot earn our way to heaven. Jesus Christ is the only way, the only truth and the only life. No one comes to the Father except through Him [Ref. John 14:6]
Learn this truth about accursed things.
The accursed thing will drag you to Hell with Satan's lies. Remove
it. It is not worth your eternal soul. Burned it, crush it whatever
you need to do to destroy it so that no one else will be ensnared by
it. Repent, ask the LORD Jesus for forgiveness and He will freely
give. Learn of Him.
“My people are destroyed for lack of
knowledge.
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also will reject you from being
priest for Me;
you have forgotten the law of
your God,
I also will forget your children."
~ Hosea 4:6 ~
Satan chose to separate himself from
God. Mankind can choose likewise and our end will be the same as
ordained by the LORD, however God has graciously opened a way for us
to be restored back to Him through the sacrifice that He made as
Jesus Christ. This is a precious gift extended only to us. Satan is
permanently separated from God. He hates God and therefore comes
after the objects of God's affections namely us. Satan is conniving,
deceiving and perpetual liar. Whatever truth he speaks will always
have a barb, a hook, a twist to it.
Can Christians celebrate pagan rituals
and the LORD's coming to save us in the same breath. I was once a
part of this in the avenue of Christmas, but now I see the difference
and I will never go back. When you see it too, you will not be the
same.
RECEIVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
Receive the LORD Jesus Christ and He
will give you the Holy Spirit to guide you in all truth. Trust Him,
learn from Him. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. He loves
you so much. Do not rely solely on the church and the Pastor. We have
access to God's word like never before in history. God will meet with
any heart who is honestly searching in whatever circumstance they are
in. Ask Him now with a true desire and He will answer.
God loves us deeply and desires to have
us with Him throughout all eternity. And though mankind has also
separated himself by sinning against God, yet God is willing to
forgive and restore us. He has made a way through His only begotten
Son Jesus Christ who took on flesh and was crucified to pay our dept
to clear the way for us to be with God after this life. Please visit
this page; Receive Eternal Salvation to learn more and to receive the LORD Jesus Christ if you are not already a Born Again believer. The LORD Jesus Christ and said that we must be born again to see the Kingdom. Please do not delay.
It is indeed a spiritual battle in
which we live. The Apostle Paul wrote:
"For we wrestle not against flesh and
blood, but against principalities,
against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of
this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
~ Ephesians
6:12 KJV