The occult refers to secret or hidden knowledge and practices, often involving supernatural forces and mysticism. It can include things like magic, divination, witchcraft, spiritualism, and communication with spirits or demonic entities. People who are into the occult may engage in these practices to gain power, knowledge, or control over others or their circumstances.
However, the Bible strongly warns against involvement in the occult. Here are some relevant scriptures from the World English Bible (WEB):
There must not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who tells fortunes, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or someone who consults with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh. Because of these abominations, Yahweh your God drives them out from before you. Deuteronomy 18:10-12
They were all guilty. They also shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan. The land was polluted with blood. Thus were they defiled with their works, and they played the prostitute in their deeds. Therefore Yahweh was angry with his people. He abhorred his inheritance. Psalm 106:38-40
Regard not those who communicate with familiar spirits and with wizards. Seek them not out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahweh your God. Leviticus 19:31
Being involved in the occult opens doors to demonic influences and can lead to spiritual bondage. It is essential to renounce these practices and seek God's forgiveness and protection.
Let us pray for those involved in the occult:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up those who are involved in the occult. We pray that You would open their eyes to the truth and the dangers of these practices. We rebuke any demonic influences in their lives and pray for their deliverance and freedom.
Lord, we ask that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, guiding them to repentance and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Help them to understand that true power and knowledge come from You alone.
In Jesus' name, we pray for their salvation and transformation. May they become lights for Your kingdom, testifying to Your goodness and grace.
Amen.
If you or someone else is involved in the occult, it is crucial to renounce these practices, seek God's forgiveness, and invite Jesus Christ into your life. Remember, there is no other name by which we can be saved. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all. This was the testimony when the time had fully come. 1 Timothy 2:5-6