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S. Michael Houdmann
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The dictionary defines occult as "hidden, secret and mysterious, particularly pertaining to the supernatural." Examples of occult practices are astrology, witchcraft (Wicca), the black arts, fortun...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Occult means “hidden”. It covers practices that are not approved of by God e.g., astrology (Is 47:13), and this was practiced by me and by the Babylonians (Isa 47:9-13). I was misled by the Devil, and I did NOT know JESUS! This was BC –Before Christ! The occult is called Sorcery [classified this way in NAVE—Nave’s Topical Bible --] SORCERY, divination by an alleged assistance of evil spirits. It is forbidden by Moses at least 2 or 3 times, Lev 19:26-28, 31; 20:6; Deut 18:9-14. It involved: casting spells (Deut 18:11), consulting with spirits (Deut 18:11),), sorcery (Exodus 22:18) and its consequent punishment (Ex 22:18; Lev 20:27; Deut 13:5), witchcraft (Deut 18:10), and spiritism (Deut 18:11). Occult practices such as ouji boards, tarot cards, astrology charts, contacting the dead, and seances are to be avoided by the Christian. Jesus changed me: I gave up ouji board dabbling and consulting my sign on the astrology charts! Praise God for his power!
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