THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT/WHY YOU SHOULD BEWARE OF SPIRITISM

Where Spiritism Leads 

The goal of wicked spirit creatures is simply this:  They want to distract and mislead us from developing a personal relationship with our Creator.  They influence people to disobey God's  righteous requirements, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Therefore, spiritism leads to divine disapproval, hopelessness, and eventual destruction. -Revelation 21:8.

Says Luis, who is from Puerto Rico:  "From the time I was a child, my family was involved  in spiritism. It was part of our family religion and way of life. I thought my ability to foresee the future and read tarot cards was natural. I could often pick lottery numbers and help others win money. These supposed gifts were nothing more than a distraction keeping me from gaining Bible knowledge and building a relationship  with God." -John  17:3. 

Many may feel that involvement with the spirit world is harmless, even beneficial..  They may speak of so-called friendly ghosts or claim that spiritistic practices  can led to enlightenment, riches, or happiness. This could not be further from the truth. "There is always a price to pay,  "says Luis. 

A young  man named Chad started to experience fearful sights and the torment of being awakened every time he slept.  "Demons began harassing and torturing me every night," he says. How can we be protected against such harassment? 

Next time: THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT/Why You Should Beware of Spiritism - How We Gain Protection

From the AWAKE! magazine, 2008