We are going to examine some of the ways that this happens. There are many ways that Satan uses to gain some measure of control over a human life. Demons are spirit beings that can't function in our physical ream like they want to unless they can gain some kind of entry into a human body. If they can gain entry into our body, they can influence our thoughts and actions much more than they can from the outside.

"Witchcraft" as defined in Webster's Dictionary, is "the power or practice of witches; black magic; sorcery."

Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary says,

WITCH - a person who professes or is supposed to practice MAGIC, esp. black magic or the black art; SORCERESS; a person who uses a diving rod; to BEWITCH, CHARM.

SORCERER - a person who practices sorcery; black magician, wizard. One who casts lots.

SORCERESS - a woman who practices sorcery; witch.

SORCERY - the art, practices, or SPELLS of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery syn: ENCHANTMENT, see magic.

MAGIC - the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, legerdemain, CONJURING.

-- the art of producing a desired effect or result through the use of INCANTATION or various other techniques that presumably assure human CONTROL of supernatural agencies or the forces of NATURE.

-- magic, it was believed, could drive illness from the body. Any extraordinary or mystical influence, charm, power, etc.; mysteriously enchanting; witchcraft, enchantment; magic is an art employing some occult force of nature:

-- sorcery, originally divination by casting lots, came to mean supernatural knowledge gained through the aid of evil spirits and often used for evil ends.

-- witchcraft suggests a malign kind of magic, often used against innocent victims.

 

"Victory over addictions - Tobacco - Alcohol - Drugs - Caffeine drinks -- The good news is followers and disciples of the Lord JESUS Christ can secure total and complete victory over addictions. For the Christ-follower the testimony is not, "I'm a recovering addict" but rather JESUS CHRIST HAS SET ME ABSOLUTELY FREE OF ADDICTIONS!

Prayer Points to Break the Strongholds of Witchcraft

Witchcraft is counterfeit spiritual authority; it is using a spirit other than the Holy Spirit to dominate, manipulate or control others.

The practice of witchcraft has dramatically increased throughout the world in recent years. One of the expressed goals of this movement is to destroy biblical Christianity. Many Christians are presently suffering some form of attack from those who practice witchcraft. Discerning the nature of these attacks, and knowing how to overcome them, is becoming crucial for all believers.

We are exhorted not to be ignorant of the enemy's schemes (II Corinthians 2:11). Peter warned us: Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith? (I Peter 5:8-9). Understanding Satan's schemes significantly increases our advantage in the battle. The entire church age has been one of spiritual warfare, which is increasing as we approach the end of the age. Those who refuse to acknowledge the reality of this warfare and fight against it are being quickly overcome.

"WHEN I AM AFRAID, I WILL PUT MY CONFIDENCE IN YOU..." PSALM 56:3 (TLB)

You must learn to face the thing you fear, because each time you do its power over you diminishes. Plus, it gives you confidence that you can overcome the next obstacle.

" Do not be a fool--why die before your time?" (Ecclesiastes 7:17b)

Almost everyone would agree that life is the most precious gift that human beings have been given. Just the chance to be alive on this earth and play a part in the grand scheme of God's eternal plan is a privilege indeed. Yet, despite this, there are times when life becomes so difficult or unbearable that many have, at one time or another, wished they were dead or had never been born. For some, these feelings linger--and if they linger long enough, suicide seems to be the only escape. In fact, in the United States (and stats are similar in countries around the world) the suicide rate has tripled among teen and young adults in the past 40 years.

What does the Bible say about suicide? How does God view it? Do all those who kill themselves go to Hell?