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NASB | Isaiah 47:12 ¶ "Stand fast now in your spells And in your many sorceries With which you have labored from your youth; Perhaps you will be able to profit, Perhaps you may cause trembling. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 47:12 ¶ "Persist, then, [Babylon] in your enchantments And your many sorceries With which you have labored from your youth; Perhaps you will be able to profit [from them], Perhaps you may prevail and cause trembling. |
Bible Question: I have twins that are 10 years old ,one of them recently got a book through a school book order dealing with wizardry,casting spells, creating your own magical circle,etc. this was alarming to me. I took the book away and now my daughter is so upset with me. I want her to be aware of the spiritual dangers of delving in these things but lack the knowledge to do so. It is very scary to me how much these kind of things are now aimed towards youth and how much of a stronghold they can can have -any scriptures to share,prayers thoughts,personal experiences or encouragement would be helpfull-thanks |
Bible Answer: Greetings chatty natty! Such a book would cause great alarm for me as well! We know that Jesus has performed many signs and wonders, but satan can also perform lying signs and wonders. Not everything supernatural is of God (Ex. 7:9-11; 8:17-19; Deut. 13:1-5; Matt. 24:24; Mark 13:22; 2 Thess. 2:9; Rev. 13:13-14; 16:14; 19:20). There are major differences between the miracles of Jesus and witchcraft. One of the clearest distinctions between God's miracles and lying signs and wonders is who gets the glory for it (2 Chr. 7:3; Matt. 15:31; Mark 2:12; Luke 5:25-26; 7:15-16:13 13; 17:15-16; 18:43; Acts 4:21; 14:11-15; John 2:11; 11:4). Witchcraft, on the other hand, gives no glory to God. It exalts the one performing it - often with the motive of monetary gain, as in Acts 19. As for the miracles of God recorded in Scripture, the reaction of the crowds was one of worship (Ex. 4:30-31; 2 Chr. 7:3; Matt. 9:8; 14:33; 15:30-31; Mark 2:12; Luke 5:25-26; 7:15-16; 13:13; 17:15-16:18:43; Acts 3:8-9; 4:21). When Paul healed the cripple at Lystra in Acts 14:11-15, and the people all cried, "The gods are come down to us..." he rebuked them for thinking it was by his own power that it had been done. Miracles GOD performs cause people to recognize who Jesus Christ really is: the Messiah, the Son of God (Matt. 11:2-5; 14:33; John 6:14; Acts 9:34,35). They cause people to believe in God (Ex. 4:30-31; 14:31; John 2:11, 23; 5:53; 7:31; 10:37-38; 11:45; 20:30-31; Acts 9:42; 13:12). Often they arouse great fear in man for God (Ex. 14:31; Josh. 2:9-11; 5:1; 1 Sam. 12:17-18; Matt. 14:26; Mark 6:49-50; Luke 5:26; 7:15-16; Rev. 11:11,13). So I would conclude in saying that any "spellcasting" of any kind is straight from the occult and very demonic in origin! Any person who engages in these types of activities is just asking for trouble, and it is not Godly! I would simply give your daughter a Bible instead, but that may not be as well received.. Praise the Lord that you have the courage to protect your children against opening doors like this that could lead them straight down to the occult. Blessings to you, Nolan |
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