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The Biblical Warning Against Magic, Spells, and Charms

Scripture gives a clear and loving warning against magic, spells, charms, and occult practices. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue explains why the Bible consistently condemns sorcery, divination, and New Age practices—not as cultural preferences, but as acts that dishonor God and lead to spiritual deception and bondage. Drawing from Deuteronomy 18:9–14, Acts 19:18–19, and Colossians 1:13, this episode shows that genuine repentance leads believers to renounce occult practices completely rather than attempting to redeem or sanitize them. True freedom is not found in…

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