“things that are hidden…secret knowledge.” Some occult practices rely on demons or "spirits" to achieve their goals. Occultism is rapidly increasing throughout.

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“things that are hidden…secret knowledge.” Some occult practices rely on demons or "spirits" to achieve their goals. Occultism is rapidly increasing throughout the world. There are now thousands of publishers of occult books and magazines (not to mention Web sites). occult practises include- astrology, clairvoyance; tarot cards; ouija boards; witchcraft; wicca;

For some time a man named Simon had lived in the city of Samaria and had amazed the people. He practiced witchcraft and claimed to be somebody great. Everyone, rich and poor, crowded around him. They said, "This man is the power of God called 'The Great Power.' " For a long time, Simon had used witchcraft to amaze the people, and they kept crowding around him. But when they believed what Philip was saying about God's kingdom and about the name of Jesus Christ, they were all baptized. Even Simon believed and was baptized. He stayed close to Philip, because he marvelled at all the miracles and wonders.

The apostles in Jerusalem heard that some people in Samaria had accepted God's message, and they sent Peter and John. When the two apostles arrived, they prayed that the people would be given the Holy Spirit. Before this, the Holy Spirit had not been given to anyone in Samaria, though some of them had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Peter and John then placed their hands on everyone who had faith in the Lord, and they were given the Holy Spirit.

Simon noticed that the Spirit was given only when the apostles placed their hands on the people. So he brought money and said to Peter and John, "Let me have this power too! Then anyone I place my hands on will also be given the Holy Spirit." Peter said to him, "You and your money will both end up in hell if you think you can buy God's gift! You don't have any part in this, and God sees that your heart isn't right. Get rid of these evil thoughts and ask God to forgive you. I can see that you are jealous and bound by your evil ways." Simon said, "Please pray to the Lord, so that what you said won't happen to me."

OCTOBER THE 31 ST WAS THE FESTIVAL OF “SAMHAIN”

DRUIDS ARE HIGHLY SUPERTITIOUS AND BELIEVED THAT ON THE 31 ST OCTOBER, AS WINTER BEGAN, THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN DEATH AND LIFE DISSOLVED

HAS A SINISTER HISTORY… IT’S NOT JUST MADE UP IDEAS TO GIVE US A FUN EVENING… IT’S BASED ON THE GENUINE BELIEF THAT EVIL WALKS THE EARTH…

BECAUSE IT’S THE REAL THING! He made the earth and everything in it! Why worship trees when you can worship the one who made them!!!

BECAUSE THE DEVIL NEVER DOES ANYTHING NEW! The Bible tells us that the devil just copies what he sees God doing…He’s a fraud!

BECAUSE THE DEVIL ULTIMATELY WANTS TO HURT YOU The Bible tells us that the devil HAS LOST. Jesus won when he beat death. The devil knows he’s lost and wants as many people as possible to lose with him. He’ll suck you in through the occult and Halloween and WILL hurt you if you stick with him.

BECAUSE GOD WANTS TO DO GOOD STUFF FOR YOU! The Bible tells us that the God only ever does good stuff for us!!! No contest really! Go after God and all the good things He’s got for you!!!