The occult has infiltrated mainstream media and everyday life to the point that we have accepted them as the norm. Astrology, fortune telling, magic, witchcraft, spiritualism, para-psychology, ancestor worship and idol worship are just some occult practices that have been disguised as “harmless”, “entertainment”, “family tradition”, “good for health” or...
As followers of Jesus Christ, we worship the living Saviour who conquered death by His resurrection from the grave. Chinese traditions, however, call on Chinese people to revere our ancestors and their graves. Such practices directly oppose God’s Word and can be a source of conflict with non-believing family members,...
In the Old Testament, God’s people were chosen to make food sacrifices and other offerings in honour of their covenant relationship with Him. These customs may seem ritualistic and labourious to us, but consider the fact that we still use food and gifts in our own personal relationships today; we...
Between October 31 and November 2, people around the world honour spirits of the dead with various festivities. These include Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and Samhain, an important event for Wiccan witches. As followers of Jesus Christ, it is contradictory for us celebrate Easter and such festivities. Easter honours Jesus...
The original Hebrew word for the Holy Spirit is Ruach, which refers to the breath of God that disperses His life-force and energy. We see that God’s powerful life-force and energy flowed out of Jesus as He laid His hands on people to heal them. Today, there are other forms...
Horoscopes, lunar calendars, zodiac signs, tarot cards and numerology are based on the study of the stars and planets to try to explain who we are, our relationships and what lies ahead. We need to keep in mind that over time, these floating bodies of rock and gas will explode...
Ask anyone how he or she would react if they saw a demon, and the usual reply would be one of dread and fear. Such reactions are heavily influenced by horror movies and ghost stories. Sadly, we have fallen for too many lies about evil spirits. The true story from the Bible is...
Many people turn to feng shui with the hope of influencing the energy flow in their homes or workplaces, so they can be blessed with the best possible fortune. They orientate their interiors, move furniture around and buy objects they believe bring them good luck. Unfortunately, they miss out on the...
Witchcraft is defined as the “religious practice involving ritual, spells, and nature worship, usually within a pagan tradition“. Witchcraft promises people superior power or wisdom through beliefs, philosophies, idols, “energies” and signs and wonders. It appeals to man’s desire for greater knowledge, favour or control of our own lives. All these...
The Bible records Jesus as being presented at the temple in Jerusalem to be set apart as holy for the Lord. This practice of baby dedication is still prevalent today and practised by various religions, both Christian and otherwise. Some baby dedications are occult based and must be renewed. ...
The Bible makes it clear that the living is separated from dead. Those who have died are waiting for God’s final judgement and no longer play a part in anything on earth. When we talk to, consult or pray for the “dead”, we are in reality, interacting with demons. Ecclesiastes 9:5-6...
Satan will actively work against whatever is good and righteous in us in an attempt to stymie God’s love, hope, joy and peace in our lives through sin. How can we recognise the demonic influences in our lives that pull us away from our Heavenly Father? Ezekiel 18:20 The...
A Buddhist once said, “Guan yin is to Buddhists what Mother Mary is to Catholics”. Indeed, a quick examination reveals a number of other things that the two religions share in common. While their expressions may be quite different, their underlying principles appear to be somewhat related. Here is an...