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Announcements › Forums › Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced — November 28th, 2021 › Familiar spirits

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  • November 22, 2021 at 6:10 pm #13791
    Ldshap
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    “And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God?” (Citation #2 – Isa 8:19 & one of the two Bible quotes preceding Chapter 4 in Science & Health – “Christian Science versus Spiritualism”).

    The term “familiar spirits” appears nine times in the New Testament. Synonyms/Related Words: demons, medium, sorcerer, fortuneteller, evil spirits, witches, wizards, witchcraft, child sacrifice.

    God’s people were not to consult with mediums or fortunetellers. Leviticus 20:6 notes God’s opposition to involvement with people who communicate with evil or familiar spirits. The term is used in connection with a fortuneteller, a practice forbidden from God’s people under the Law of Moses. King Saul had removed witches, wizards, and mediums from Israel, yet in desperation Saul sought a medium so he could summon the spirit of Samuel for help during a difficult time. The result was a judgment that soon took the life of Saul and his sons. Consulting evil spirits was listed alongside witchcraft and child sacrifice. During King Josiah’s reign, his reforms included removing those who consulted familiar spirits. God called His people to consult Him, not other spirits. God foretold of judgment upon those who consulted evil spirits. Familiar spirits are evil spirits, or demons, that have no place in the life of a Christian. We are to live by God’s Spirit and stand against the spiritual forces of evil as we seek to live for the Lord. (Source:www.compellingtruth.org).

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