The Perfect Storm Is Coming – Part IV

Beware The Snare

“The Invisible World of Spirits”

continued

However, none need be deceived by the lying claims of spiritualism. God has given sufficient light in His Word to enable us to discover the snare. The theory that forms the very foundation of spiritualism is at war with the plainest statements of Scripture. God’s Word, rightly understood and applied, is a safeguard against spiritualism.

God has expressly forbidden all pretended communication with departed spirits. In the days of the Hebrews, there was a class of people who claimed, as do spiritualists today, to hold communication with the dead. However, the “familiar spirits,” as these visitants from other worlds were called, are declared by the Bible to be the “spirits of devils.” (Compare Numbers 25: 1-3; Psalm 106: 28; 1 Corinthians 10:20; Revelation 16:14.)

The practice of dealing with familiar spirits (of devils) was pronounced an abomination to the Lord, and was solemnly forbidden under the penalty of death. “Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God.” “A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death.” Leviticus 19: 31; 20:27.

Evil angels are constantly seeking access to us. In our own strength, we have no defense against their attacks. If permitted, they can torment our bodies, destroy our possessions and take our lives.

“There shall not be found
among you any one…
that useth divination,
or an observer of times,
or an enchanter
or a witch,
or a charmer,
or a consulter with
familiar spirits,
or a wizard,
or a necromancer.
For all that do these things
Are an abomination
Unto the Lord.”
-Deuteronomy 18: 10-12

While on earth, Christ had perfect understanding of that with which He was dealing, and He recognized the direct presence and agency of evil spirits.

There are few who have any just conception of the deceptive power of spiritualism and the danger of coming under its influence. Many tamper with it, merely to gratify their curiosity. They have no real faith in it, and would be filled with horror at the thought of yielding themselves to the control of evil spirits. However, they venture upon forbidden ground, and the mighty destroyer exercises his power upon them against their will. Let them once be induced to submit their minds to his direction, and he holds them captive.  It is impossible, in their strength, to break away from the bewitching, alluring spell. Nothing but the power of God can deliver these ensnared souls.

None are in greater danger from the influence of evil spirits than those who, in spite of the direct testimony of Scripture, deny the existence and agency of the devil and his angels. So long as we are ignorant of their wiles, they have inconceivable advantage. This is why, as we approach the close of time, when Satan is to work with greatest power to deceive and destroy, he conceals himself and his manner of working.

Just before us is the “hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world.” Revelation 3:10. In that hour, Satan will not yield one inch of ground except as he is driven back by the power of heaven. We must him today, as Christ met him, with the words, “It is written.” Matthew 4:1-10.

The spirits of devils personating beloved relatives or friends, and declaring the most dangerous heresies will soon confront many. These visitants will appeal to their tenderest sympathies, and will work miracles to sustain demonic lies.

Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the world and resist God. The foundation of his work was laid by the lying assurance he gave to Eve in Eden, “Ye shall not surely die.” Genesis 3: 4,5. Little by little, he has prepared the way of deception in the development of spiritualism. He has not reached the full accomplishment of his designs; but it will be reached in the last remnant of time.