Check out THROUGH The BLACK YouTube channel and their discussion of Halloween (Samhain) at the end of this article!
Five twelve-minute teachings (60 minutes total) on the dangers of the occult and related subjects:
Why is it that Christians should have nothing to do with Halloween? The short answer is that as children of GOD, we’re to have nothing to do with darkness. Halloween is the traditional Celtic Day of the Dead – it’s when the sunlight began to decrease (Fall Equinox) and the days grew shorter, the nights grew longer. Winter came quick and all nature seemed to go to sleep – or die, only to “spring” back to life after winter (every pun intended).
EPHESIANS 5:5-11
5 For this you know that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
It was a time of harvesting the last of the crops and endure that rigors of icy cold weather, which was far more difficult to endure in those days than now.
Samhain is the Celtic name for this festival holiday, when the “Lord of the Dead” would lead the procession of deceased souls through the veil that separated the living from them (which veil was at its thinnest during this time).
Offerings were left on door steps or thresholds for the purpose of satisfying ghouls who would otherwise bring a curse on any household that failed to do so (hence the slogan, “trick or treat”).
Let me make this clear: I partook of Halloween as a child, for many years, well into my teens. I didn’t become a Satanist as a result. I think the majority of kids didn’t delve into any occult practices as a lifestyle as a result of celebrating Halloween – but for some, on the occasion of Halloween, they may have participated in a séance, used a Ouija Board, attempt to summon the spirit of “Lizzie Bourdon”, or some of the more adventurous types might even contributed to participating in an occult ritual – just for fun.
That was then – this is now: the difference? The world of the occult is far more vibrant and active today than it was in the 60’s and 70’s – though the resurgence began quietly about then. Because of this “Satanic Renaissance” as it’s now being called, the amount of demonic activity has increased sharply.
The chances of attracting some unwanted attention by some naïve children or teens is far greater today than at any other time in our American history. With such higher probabilities, why take an unnecessary risk?
Besides the which, we need to address “gateways” or “portals”.
Consider Lucifer after he and a third of the holy angels rebelled against GOD’s rule; he then took the rebellion to Earth. He couldn’t cease control of the world by force – GOD gave Adam stewardship over His creation.
If Satan were to take this planet, he would have to do it legally.
When Adam and Eve obeyed Satan rather than GOD, the devil then took over as ruler of this world (2 COR 4:4) on a legal basis.
Demons have been doing the same ever since.
When your child or teen decides to “play” with a Ouija board – something that Occult adepts and highly experienced witches are leery of doing (that’s how dangerous this “game” is!), they are opening a gateway through which a demonic spirit has legal right of entry.
One child did this very thing, and he was immediately in touch with a demon that referred to itself as “Captain Jack”. The child suffered terrible demonization and priests were hard pressed to free this poor soul. We all know the story from the film, The Exorcist, based on William Blatty’s book, itself based on true life documented cases!
Whether the child is treating their occult involvement as “just a game” – getting their palm read by a fortune teller, having an astrological reading done, a séance performed while at a sleep over at a friend’s house – it’s no game to the demon. They diligently seek out and persuade unsuspecting souls to open these gateways to their souls, and thereby gain access into their lives.
But what does all this have to do with Halloween? One might ask.
Nothing directly; but Satanists and witches observe this day as sacred; they perform rituals and ceremonies, invoking the spirits to go forth and invite the curious into their dark realm, and once entered by “playing games”, they are snared, helpless to free themselves, and this can lead to the most serious consequences including unearthly visitations that ruin home life, psychiatric/emotional break down, manic depression, attempted – or even successful suicide.
As one that dabbled in occult activities, I can attest to the “charged air” that felt electrified in the days surrounding October 31st, and most particularly on the day itself! That ‘energy’ I sensed was most certainly demonic trafficking!
What about a “Hallelujah Party” instead where children dress up as their favorite Bible character and play games and acquire sacks of candy? As much as I can sympathize with parents who don’t want their children feeling deprived, I must say, that if it wasn’t for Halloween, the idea for such a replacement party would never occur to Christians.
Can we see the apostles writing letters to grant permission for congregations to celebrate the pagan festivals of Rome (and the Roman Empire was rife with all sorts of pagan feast days, about one in four days)?
Are we not simply mimicking the world? And when did our LORD ever instruct us to mimic the world? The Word tells us that we are not to “learn the ways of the heathen” (JER 10:2).
It’s true that children will be expected to sacrifice what in their eyes would be considered fun. But parents can use this opportunity to explain to their children that the Christian life is often about sacrificing “fun” for obeying GOD. And that the LORD always blesses obedience!
I know some churches that put on presentations that explain the dangers of the occult, and why Halloween – or recognition of any pagan holiday – should be avoided. Such fellowships will often use this as an opportunity to call for a prayer vigil on behalf of uninformed souls that might endanger themselves by participating in such practices.
There is much more that we can say about this, but since we’re out of time, I will simply post an article I wrote a while back that deals with Halloween, aka Samhain, the Day of the Dead.
The SEDUCTIONS of SAMHAIN aka HALLOWEEN.
Also: OUIJA BOARDS: PORTALS LEADING INTO PERDITION (Link to PART ONE: SAY NO, NO To OUIJA included)
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Teaching #4 – Demonic Influences on Sinners and Saints - 10/14/2022
Teaching #5 – Spiritual Warfare in the 21st Century - 10/15/2022
EPHESIANS 5:5-11
5 For this you know that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
It was a time of harvesting the last of the crops and endure that rigors of icy cold weather, which was far more difficult to endure in those days than now.
Samhain is the Celtic name for this festival holiday, when the “Lord of the Dead” would lead the procession of deceased souls through the veil that separated the living from them (which veil was at its thinnest during this time).
Offerings were left on door steps or thresholds for the purpose of satisfying ghouls who would otherwise bring a curse on any household that failed to do so (hence the slogan, “trick or treat”).
Let me make this clear: I partook of Halloween as a child, for many years, well into my teens. I didn’t become a Satanist as a result. I think the majority of kids didn’t delve into any occult practices as a lifestyle as a result of celebrating Halloween – but for some, on the occasion of Halloween, they may have participated in a séance, used a Ouija Board, attempt to summon the spirit of “Lizzie Bourdon”, or some of the more adventurous types might even contributed to participating in an occult ritual – just for fun.
That was then – this is now: the difference? The world of the occult is far more vibrant and active today than it was in the 60’s and 70’s – though the resurgence began quietly about then. Because of this “Satanic Renaissance” as it’s now being called, the amount of demonic activity has increased sharply.
The chances of attracting some unwanted attention by some naïve children or teens is far greater today than at any other time in our American history. With such higher probabilities, why take an unnecessary risk?
Besides the which, we need to address “gateways” or “portals”.
Consider Lucifer after he and a third of the holy angels rebelled against GOD’s rule; he then took the rebellion to Earth. He couldn’t cease control of the world by force – GOD gave Adam stewardship over His creation.
If Satan were to take this planet, he would have to do it legally.
When Adam and Eve obeyed Satan rather than GOD, the devil then took over as ruler of this world (2 COR 4:4) on a legal basis.
Demons have been doing the same ever since.
When your child or teen decides to “play” with a Ouija board – something that Occult adepts and highly experienced witches are leery of doing (that’s how dangerous this “game” is!), they are opening a gateway through which a demonic spirit has legal right of entry.
One child did this very thing, and he was immediately in touch with a demon that referred to itself as “Captain Jack”. The child suffered terrible demonization and priests were hard pressed to free this poor soul. We all know the story from the film, The Exorcist, based on William Blatty’s book, itself based on true life documented cases!
Whether the child is treating their occult involvement as “just a game” – getting their palm read by a fortune teller, having an astrological reading done, a séance performed while at a sleep over at a friend’s house – it’s no game to the demon. They diligently seek out and persuade unsuspecting souls to open these gateways to their souls, and thereby gain access into their lives.
But what does all this have to do with Halloween? One might ask.
Nothing directly; but Satanists and witches observe this day as sacred; they perform rituals and ceremonies, invoking the spirits to go forth and invite the curious into their dark realm, and once entered by “playing games”, they are snared, helpless to free themselves, and this can lead to the most serious consequences including unearthly visitations that ruin home life, psychiatric/emotional break down, manic depression, attempted – or even successful suicide.
As one that dabbled in occult activities, I can attest to the “charged air” that felt electrified in the days surrounding October 31st, and most particularly on the day itself! That ‘energy’ I sensed was most certainly demonic trafficking!
What about a “Hallelujah Party” instead where children dress up as their favorite Bible character and play games and acquire sacks of candy? As much as I can sympathize with parents who don’t want their children feeling deprived, I must say, that if it wasn’t for Halloween, the idea for such a replacement party would never occur to Christians.
Can we see the apostles writing letters to grant permission for congregations to celebrate the pagan festivals of Rome (and the Roman Empire was rife with all sorts of pagan feast days, about one in four days)?
Are we not simply mimicking the world? And when did our LORD ever instruct us to mimic the world? The Word tells us that we are not to “learn the ways of the heathen” (JER 10:2).
It’s true that children will be expected to sacrifice what in their eyes would be considered fun. But parents can use this opportunity to explain to their children that the Christian life is often about sacrificing “fun” for obeying GOD. And that the LORD always blesses obedience!
I know some churches that put on presentations that explain the dangers of the occult, and why Halloween – or recognition of any pagan holiday – should be avoided. Such fellowships will often use this as an opportunity to call for a prayer vigil on behalf of uninformed souls that might endanger themselves by participating in such practices.
There is much more that we can say about this, but since we’re out of time, I will simply post an article I wrote a while back that deals with Halloween, aka Samhain, the Day of the Dead.
The SEDUCTIONS of SAMHAIN aka HALLOWEEN.
Also: OUIJA BOARDS: PORTALS LEADING INTO PERDITION (Link to PART ONE: SAY NO, NO To OUIJA included)
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