7 Bible Verses

There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or 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:
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Deuteronomy 18:10-12KJV
This passage directly prohibits practices commonly associated with Halloween such as witchcraft, divination, and consulting spirits. It shows God's clear stance against occult practices.
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.
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Leviticus 19:31KJV
This verse warns against seeking out mediums and spiritists, which are themes often celebrated during Halloween. It emphasizes that such practices defile a person spiritually.
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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1 Thessalonians 5:22KJV
This principle suggests Christians should avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing. Many apply this to Halloween activities that may appear to promote darkness or evil themes.
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
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Ephesians 5:11KJV
Paul instructs believers to avoid participating in works of darkness and instead expose them. This is often cited regarding Halloween's association with dark themes and occult imagery.
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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2 Corinthians 6:14KJV
This verse emphasizes the incompatibility between light and darkness, righteousness and unrighteousness. Many Christians apply this principle when considering participation in Halloween activities.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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Philippians 4:8KJV
Paul encourages believers to focus their minds on pure, lovely, and praiseworthy things. This standard is used to evaluate whether Halloween's themes align with Christian thinking.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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1 John 4:1KJV
This verse warns about testing spiritual influences and not believing every spirit. It relates to Halloween's emphasis on supernatural and spiritual themes that may not be from God.

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