What Does the Bible Teach About Spiritism? -UNSAVORY ORIGINS

The Bible tells us that long before God formed the earth, he created millions of spirit creatures, or angels.  (Job 38:4, 7; Revelation 5:11) Each of these angels was endowed with free will-the ability to choose between right and wrong. Some of them chose to rebel against  God, and they abandoned their  position in heaven to cause trouble on the earth. As a consequence, the earth became filled with violence." -Genesis 6:2-5, 11; Jude 6.

The Bible says those wicked angels  wield great influence, misleading millions of people.  (Revelation 12:9)  They even exploit  mankind's natural curiosity about the future. -1 Samuel 28:5, 7; 1 Timothy 4:1. 

True, some supernatural powers seem to help people.  (2 Corinthians 11:14)  In reality, however, the wicked angels are attempting to blind people's minds to the truth about God. -2 Corinthians 4:4. 

According to the Bible, therefore, contact with wicked spirits is not harmless fun. That is why when potential disciples of Jesus were taught the truth about such activities,  "those who had practiced supernatural methods brought their books together and burned them up," even at significant financial loss. -Acts 19:19, Byington.

Likewise, many today have decided to having to do with activities and entertainment rooted in spiritism. For example, when Maria was 12 years old, she seemed to be able to predict certain future events or dangers. She read tarot cards for her schoolmates, and since her predictions came true, she became fascinated with the occult.   

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