“When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. 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: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee.” (Deuteronomy 18:9-12)
I was shocked recently when well known influencer and podcaster, Candace Owens, declared without hesitation or embarrassment that she has participated in astral projection. This is a practice where a person allegedly leaves their physical body, and travels in spirit/astral form to other locations. She admitted to being shocked when she found out this wasn’t something other people normally did.
Mrs. Owens has a massive following, and wields influence over a vast number of individuals. When I began to think of every person who listened to this particular podcast, and how many of those people probably did an internet search on the topics she mentioned (as I did), I was extremely disturbed.
Oh, and she also claims to be a Christian…Wait, What?!
Because of her influence, how many people not only searched to find out what astral projection means, but now think there is nothing wrong with a Christian pursuing such an activity? Be assured, astral projection should not be pursued by Christians, and is one of many entrance ramps into the spirit world.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Just because something is spiritual, doesn’t mean it’s holy. The spiritual realm is made up of both holy and unholy spirits. God’s holy angels work to help His people, and war against evil. satan’s unholy angels (demons) work to hinder God’s people, and war against everything holy and righteous.
Without being grounded in the Word of God, a person can have a spiritual experience, and be deceived into thinking it is a holy pursuit.
Unholy activities that satan uses as entrance ramps to his occult realm are often promoted as harmless, fun, child’s play or a simple quest for knowledge. Listed below are a few activities associated with the occult.
DIVINATION (To seek hidden knowledge or know the future in supernatural ways other than by God’s Holy Spirit)
-Numerology
-Palm Readers
-Fortune Tellers
-Astrology/Horoscopes
-Tarot Cards
-Crystal Balls
-Hypnosis
WITCHCRAFT/SORCERY (Attempting to influence events or people by supernatural ways outside of God’s Holy Spirit.)
-Casting Spells On People
-Making Potions
-VooDoo Dolls
-Magic
COMMUNICATION WITH SPIRITS (Attempting to contact spirits or people who have died.)
-Ouija Boards
-Necromancy
-Mediums/Familiar spirits
-Channeling
-Seances
SATANISM (Highest level of the occult world)
-Blood Rituals & Sacrifices
-Curses
-Invoking Demons
PRACTICES USED TO FACILITATE SPIRITUAL AWAKENING (Often promoted as harmless)
-Spirit Guides/Animal Guides/Familiars
-Astral Projection
-Remote Viewing
-The Third Eye
-Automatic Writing
-The Belief In Reincarnation/Past Lives
-Aligning of Chakra
-Secret Clubs & Organizations (Fraternities & Sororities being at the forefront.
-Centers & Programs used to locate and mentor Highly Intelligent Individuals
-Institutions of Higher Learning (This is not to insinuate that young people should not attend college. They should, however, be grounded in Truth, and have a plan they are working toward so that they are not caught up in occult beliefs and practices.)
-Holidays such as Halloween
-Movies Promoting Any of These Activities
!!!WARNING!!!
The enemy of your soul doesn’t care how he gains access to, and control over, your life. He uses his fallen angels to get you interested in any one of these activities. He then reassures you over time they are apparently harmless. Once a person figures out what they’ve really gotten themselves into, they are in too deep to simply walk away without intense spiritual warfare.
If you are involved with any of these activities, please see them for what they are, repent, and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word with all your heart.
Warm Regards In Jesus Name!
-Pat