What’s wrong with Halloween?
Halloween has become an issue among followers of the Messiah. Long considered harmless fun, many are now questioning its history, nature, influence and fruit. The revitalization of Satanism and Witchcraft and their obvious association with Halloween has caused followers of Messiah to wonder whether they should participate in it at all. There is no denying the bizarre and occultic nature of Halloween decorum (certainly witches, devils, ghouls, monsters, vampires and ghosts are not Messianic in character!) But in spite of that, some followers of Messiah defend their participation in the holiday asserting their “liberty” in Messiah from the bondage of “legalism”, or shrugging it off as innocent fun. Many assemblies see the whole thing as evil and will have nothing to do with the celebration whatsoever. Others see no harm in it and participate fully, with costume parties, Halloween decorations and trick-or-treat. Still others try to find a “middle-of-the-road” approach, allowing trick-or-treat and masquerades, but as “Bible Characters” instead of demonic and occult figures.
What’s wrong with Halloween? And, what should be the attitude of the conscientious follower of the Messiah toward it? Is it harmless, or is it sinister? The facts presented below should help you to answer that question once and for all.
1. The Halloween celebration is thoroughly rooted in Paganism and the Occult.
History traces it back to the ancient religion of the Druids, a religion so evil that even Rome forbad its practice. The AMERICAN PEOPLES ENCYCLOPEDIA explains: “The origin of Halloween customs antedate the apostles. The Druids, members of pagan orders in Britain, Ireland and Gaul, held a celebration on October 31st, the eve of the festival of Samhain. It was a night of ghosts and fairies, in which bonfires were built and futures were foretold and witches rode through the sky.”
Superstitions linking cats with reincarnation made them special objects of notice on Halloween. Unquestionably, the holiday had it’s origin with the pagan Druids, only they called it the “Festival of Samhain-the lord of the dead.” Samhain was nothing more or less than a demon (a demon spirit of death at that, or perhaps he may have been HaSatan himself!) who was given special homage on Halloween. This is where the emphasis on death comes from on that night. Death symbols such as coffins, tombstones, skeletons, skulls and crossbones, ghosts, mummies and graveyards are common Halloween decorations.
Numerous legends surround the holiday, but two significant things supposedly occurred on that night:
First, it was believed that the dead would rise out of their graves and wander the countryside, trying to return to the homes where they formerly lived. Frightened villagers tried to appease these wandering spirits by offering them gifts of fruit and nuts. If not placated, villagers feared that the spirits would kill their flocks or destroy their crops or property. This is the origin of the present day “trick-or-treat!” It’s a custom born out of superstition, and pagan superstition at that!
Furthermore, it is a blasphemous perversion of the Messianic belief in the Resurrection. In Messianic Judaism, the righteous dead are resurrected in an eternal, immortal body. In Druidism, the dead are raised as horrifying creatures of the night, hideous monsters, decaying skeletons, vampires, etc. They receive not eternal bodies, but grotesque ones; not immortal bodies, but inhuman ones.
Second, Samhain was the supreme night of Demonic jubilation. This was a celebration of the beginning of winter and darkness, as day-light grew noticeably shorter, and nights lengthier. The hordes of hell would roam the earth in a wild celebration of darkness and death, all in honor of Samhain! Pity the poor mortal forced to travel on such a night! The only thing the superstitious people knew to do to protect themselves on such an occasion was to masquerade as one of the demonic horde, and hopefully blend in unnoticed among them! This is the origin of Halloween masquerading as devils, imps, ogres, witches and other demonic creatures.
The question is, should followers of Messiah Yahshua adopt such practices? Can we borrow the pagan customs and superstitions of ancient heathens and “convert” them? The scriptures are NOT silent on the subject:
Jer 10:2 Thus says Yahveh, "Don't learn the ways of the heathen nations, and don't be dismayed at the signs of the sky; for the nations are dismayed at them.
Jer 10:3 For the customs of the peoples are vanity…
Deut 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deut 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deut 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deut 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Deut 18:13 You shall be perfect with Yahveh your Elohim.
Deut 18:14 For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahveh your Elohim has not allowed you so to do.
Ephesians 5:11 declares,
“Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.”
2. Halloween glorifies HaSatan.
When America and the world celebrates the powers of darkness by masquerading as evil creatures or decorating our homes, businesses or other buildings with occult symbols, Satanic power is glorified. While you may have participated “all in fun,” be assured, Halloween is serious business for Satanists and Witches.
Anyone familiar with witchcraft would tell you that there are certain rituals and spells that can only be cast on Halloween night. That is the night when the “veil” believed to separate the living from the dead is thought to be the thinnest, and futures are easier and more accurately foretold by diviners. (As a former priest in the Church of Satan, I can testify to this fact)
Those who oppose Messiah are known to organize on Halloween to observe satanic rituals, to cast spells, to oppose congregations of believers and families, to perform sacrilegious acts, and even to offer blood sacrifices to HaSatan. Last year, newscasters in numerous cities warned their listeners to guard their animals on Halloween night. Dogs and cats are thought to be the most often sacrificed animals on Halloween, and many S.P.C.A. centers will not allow black cats to be adopted until after Halloween. In rural communities, it is not uncommon for farmers to awake to find the mutilated remains of their farm animals (cows, calves, chickens, even horses) that were ritualistically slaughtered in Satanic sacrifices. The practices that accompany such sacrificial rites are almost too revolting to believe-the drinking of animal (or human) blood and urine, the digestion of entrails and organs, orgiastic rituals, substance abuse, and something becoming more frighteningly common across the U.S.-human sacrifice. The 700 CLUB interviewed several people a few years ago (most of which were teenagers) who actually participated in or witnessed human sacrifices while involved in Satanism. No one scoffs at such stories anymore, as police departments around the country have had to scurry to develop a whole new field of investigation dealing with the gruesome reality of Satanic sacrifices.
Isn’t it sad that while Satanists, Witches, Occultists and Police are taking Halloween very seriously, many followers of Messiah protest our “spoiling all of the fun for the children,” by urging them not to participate in it?
3. Halloween treats Occultism as “Harmless.”
When followers of Messiah participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that Witchcraft, Demonism, Satanism, and the Occult is something fun, entertaining and harmless. It gives the false impression that what is actually lethal, is innocuous! It’s the spiritual equivalent of painting a loaded gun to look like a toy and giving it to a child to play with!
In another testimony, one man said that it was while he was out trick-or-treating on Halloween night as a boy that he had a profound psychic experience that led him on an occult odyssey that kept him bound and oppressed for dozens of years! Halloween participation led him into deeper forms of occultism, until he was swallowed by it.
Followers of Yahshua, we betray others and deceive ourselves if we consider this celebration a harmless or innocent one. It is more deadly than a rattlesnake, and Elohim says such things are an abomination!
Deut 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deut 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deut 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deut 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Lev 18:24 "'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.
Lev 18:25 The land was defiled: therefore I punished its iniquity, and the land vomitted out her inhabitants.
Lev 18:26 You therefore shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the native-born, nor the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you;
Lev 18:27 (for all these abominations have the men of the land done, that were before you, and the land became defiled);
Lev 18:28 that the land not vomit you out also, when you defile it, as it vomited out the nation that was before you.
Lev 18:29 "'For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people.
Lev 18:30 Therefore you shall keep my charge, that you do not practice any of these abominable customs, which were practiced before you, and that you do not defile yourselves with them: I am Yahveh your Elohim.'"
4. It is the appearance of Evil.
The scriptures say, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thess. 5:22)
Who can deny that virtually all the symbols of Halloween are evil? Witches, monsters, ogres, vampires, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, devils and demons all portray evil! On the other hand, followers of Messiah are called to be “followers (Greek: imitators) of Elohim” (Eph. 5:1), and “lights” to a sin darkened world. How can we justify our masquerading as creatures of darkness in the light of the Scriptures? And if our houses and tabernacles are dedicated to Yahveh and are to elevate Messiah, how do we justify decorating them with demonic and occult symbols?
Virtually all of the common Halloween decorations represent something Demonic, Occultic or something Yahveh calls “abomination.” For instance:
The “Jack-o-lantern” is the ancient symbol of a dammed soul.
The “black cat” has long been associated with Witchcraft and numerous superstitions are still connected to it. It was also a symbol of reincarnation.
Witches and Witchcraft are a dominant theme of the holiday, but are an abomination to Yahveh!
Exo 22:18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
Deu 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deu 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deu 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deu 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Deu 18:13 You shall be perfect with Yahveh your Elohim.
Deu 18:14 For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahveh your Elohim has not allowed you so to do.
Lev 18:24 "'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.
Lev 18:25 The land was defiled: therefore I punished its iniquity, and the land vomitted out her inhabitants.
Lev 18:26 You therefore shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the native-born, nor the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you;
Lev 18:27 (for all these abominations have the men of the land done, that were before you, and the land became defiled);
Lev 18:28 that the land not vomit you out also, when you defile it, as it vomited out the nation that was before you.
Lev 18:29 "'For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people.
Lev 18:30 Therefore you shall keep my charge, that you do not practice any of these abominable customs, which were practiced before you, and that you do not defile yourselves with them: I am Yahveh your Elohim.
Even the “trick-or-treat” is a threat! It’s nothing less than extortion! “You either give me a treat or I’ll play a trick on you.”
Halloween Destruction
Vandalism and wanton disregard for the property of others is common on Halloween night, as even normally well behaved children are driven by unseen forces to destructive behavior. Police officials everywhere report great increases in such activities at Halloween. Worse yet are the horrifying accounts of poisoned candy and fruits booby trapped with razor blades, needles, drugs, etc. Such threats are so real that many hospitals offer free X-Rays of Halloween treats in order to help prevent children from being harmed. Who but HaSatan could inspire such monstrous actions?
5. It is Disobedience to Yahveh!
Yahveh repeatedly forbids His children’s participation in such demonic activities, as the following scriptures attest:
Deu 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deu 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deu 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deu 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Deu 18:13 You shall be perfect with Yahveh your Elohim.
Deu 18:14 For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahveh your Elohim has not allowed you so to do.
Exo 7:11 Then Par`oh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers. They also, the magicians of Egypt, did in like manner with their enchantments.
Exo 7:12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aharon's rod swallowed up their rods.
Exo 7:13 Par`oh's heart was hardened, and he didn't listen to them; as Yahveh had spoken.
Exo 22:18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
Lev 19:26 "'You shall not eat any meat with the blood still in it; neither shall you use enchantments, nor practice sorcery.
Lev 19:31 "'Don't turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don't seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahveh your Elohim.
Lev 20:6 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
Lev 20:27 A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.
1Ch 10:13 So Sha'ul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahveh, because of the word of Yahveh, which he didn't keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire [thereby],
1Ch 10:14 and didn't inquire of Yahveh: therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Yishai.
2Ki 21:5 He built altars for all the army of the sky in the two courts of the house of Yahveh.
2Ki 21:6 He made his son to pass through the fire, and practiced sorcery, and used enchantments, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he worked much evil in the sight of Yahveh, to provoke him to anger.
Isa 2:6 For you have forsaken your people, the house of Ya`akov, because they are filled from the east, with those who practice divination like the Pelishtim, and they clasp hands with the children of foreigners.
Jer 27:9 But as for you, don't you listen to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreams, nor to your soothsayers, nor to your sorcerers, who speak to you, saying, You shall not serve the king of Bavel:
Jer 27:10 for they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land, and that I should drive you out, and you should perish.
Zec 10:2 For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
Mal 3:5 I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don't fear me," says Yahveh, commander of Armies.
Act 8:9 But there was a certain man, named Shimon, who had previously practiced magic in the city, and amazing the nation of Shomron, said he was someone great;
Act 8:10 to whom they all gave heed, from small to great, saying, "This one is called the Great Power of god."
Act 8:11 And they gave heed to him because he had for a sufficient time amazed them with his magic.
Act 16:16 And it happened that as we were going to the place of prayer a certain maidservant, having a spirit of Python, met us, who was bringing her lords much employment by fortunetelling.
Act 19:19 And many of those who practiced the curious arts brought their books together and were burning them in the sight of all; and they counted up the value of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Gal 5:16 But I say, walk in the Spirit, and you will not carry out the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. For these are opposed to one another, to prevent you from doing what you want.
Gal 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under Torah.
Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are clearly revealed, which are: immorality, uncleanness, licentiousness,
Gal 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, fightings, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,
Gal 5:21 envying, drunkenness, orgies and wild partys, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who commit such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
2Ti 3:8 And just as Yanis and Yambres set themselves against Moshe, so these men also set themselves against the truth, men of corrupt mind, not standing the test as concerns the faith.
Rev 21:8 "But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and fornicators and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Rev 22:15 Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
A careful examination of these scriptures reveals Yahveh’s unreserved condemnation of all who participate in any occult activity.
What’s wrong with Halloween? Everything about it is wrong! It does not have even one single redeeming virtue. It is a demon inspired, devil glorifying occult festival! Those who love Yahshua Messiah should have nothing to do with it!
Jer 10:2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen…
Jer 10:3 For the customs of the people are vain…
Deu 18:9 When thou art come into the land which Yahveh thy Elohim giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Rom 13:12 The night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us therefore lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Eph 5:11 And do not have fellowship in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them
1Th 5:5 for you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we are not of night nor of darkness.
2Co 6:14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers; for what partnership has righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?
2Co 6:15 Or what accord has Messiah with B’liya’al? Or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?
2Co 6:16 Or what agreement has the Temple of Elohim with idols? For we are the Temple of the living Elohim; just as Yahveh said, "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR ELOHIM, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.
2Co 6:17 "'THEREFORE, COME OUT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THEM, AND BE SEPARATED,' SAYS YAHVEH. 'AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN, AND I WILL RECEIVE YOU.
What Should Our Position Be?
Clearly, we should have nothing to do with the Halloween celebration whatsoever. If followers of Messiah assemble on Halloween it should be to worship, sing, praise, pray, intercede, wage Spiritual warfare and pull down demonic strongholds in Spirit and in truth. Under no circumstance should we compromise with this celebration or attempt to imitate the world in any manner. It should not be observed as any kind of a festival or “party” (masquerades, apple-bobbing, games, treats, etc.) but rather as a time to wage spiritual warfare and be separate from the world.
The follower of Messiah should not fear Halloween or any of the powers of darkness, for we have authority over them.
Mar 16:17 "And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with other tongues;
Mar 16:18 "they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Luk 10:19 "Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall harm you in any way.”
2Ti 1:7 For Yahveh hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2Co 2:11 Lest HaSatan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
Some accuse me of being “legalistic” for doing so, but I have forsaken this pagan celebration altogether. Perhaps you should consider doing the same.
Yahveh gave us His appointed times, seasons, and feasts. Halloween is not one of them!
He must be worshipped in spirit and in truth according to His word!
If you would like more information on Halloween, you may contact me at: OnenessSaint@Gmail.com
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Halloween has become an issue among followers of the Messiah. Long considered harmless fun, many are now questioning its history, nature, influence and fruit. The revitalization of Satanism and Witchcraft and their obvious association with Halloween has caused followers of Messiah to wonder whether they should participate in it at all. There is no denying the bizarre and occultic nature of Halloween decorum (certainly witches, devils, ghouls, monsters, vampires and ghosts are not Messianic in character!) But in spite of that, some followers of Messiah defend their participation in the holiday asserting their “liberty” in Messiah from the bondage of “legalism”, or shrugging it off as innocent fun. Many assemblies see the whole thing as evil and will have nothing to do with the celebration whatsoever. Others see no harm in it and participate fully, with costume parties, Halloween decorations and trick-or-treat. Still others try to find a “middle-of-the-road” approach, allowing trick-or-treat and masquerades, but as “Bible Characters” instead of demonic and occult figures.
What’s wrong with Halloween? And, what should be the attitude of the conscientious follower of the Messiah toward it? Is it harmless, or is it sinister? The facts presented below should help you to answer that question once and for all.
1. The Halloween celebration is thoroughly rooted in Paganism and the Occult.
History traces it back to the ancient religion of the Druids, a religion so evil that even Rome forbad its practice. The AMERICAN PEOPLES ENCYCLOPEDIA explains: “The origin of Halloween customs antedate the apostles. The Druids, members of pagan orders in Britain, Ireland and Gaul, held a celebration on October 31st, the eve of the festival of Samhain. It was a night of ghosts and fairies, in which bonfires were built and futures were foretold and witches rode through the sky.”
Superstitions linking cats with reincarnation made them special objects of notice on Halloween. Unquestionably, the holiday had it’s origin with the pagan Druids, only they called it the “Festival of Samhain-the lord of the dead.” Samhain was nothing more or less than a demon (a demon spirit of death at that, or perhaps he may have been HaSatan himself!) who was given special homage on Halloween. This is where the emphasis on death comes from on that night. Death symbols such as coffins, tombstones, skeletons, skulls and crossbones, ghosts, mummies and graveyards are common Halloween decorations.
Numerous legends surround the holiday, but two significant things supposedly occurred on that night:
First, it was believed that the dead would rise out of their graves and wander the countryside, trying to return to the homes where they formerly lived. Frightened villagers tried to appease these wandering spirits by offering them gifts of fruit and nuts. If not placated, villagers feared that the spirits would kill their flocks or destroy their crops or property. This is the origin of the present day “trick-or-treat!” It’s a custom born out of superstition, and pagan superstition at that!
Furthermore, it is a blasphemous perversion of the Messianic belief in the Resurrection. In Messianic Judaism, the righteous dead are resurrected in an eternal, immortal body. In Druidism, the dead are raised as horrifying creatures of the night, hideous monsters, decaying skeletons, vampires, etc. They receive not eternal bodies, but grotesque ones; not immortal bodies, but inhuman ones.
Second, Samhain was the supreme night of Demonic jubilation. This was a celebration of the beginning of winter and darkness, as day-light grew noticeably shorter, and nights lengthier. The hordes of hell would roam the earth in a wild celebration of darkness and death, all in honor of Samhain! Pity the poor mortal forced to travel on such a night! The only thing the superstitious people knew to do to protect themselves on such an occasion was to masquerade as one of the demonic horde, and hopefully blend in unnoticed among them! This is the origin of Halloween masquerading as devils, imps, ogres, witches and other demonic creatures.
The question is, should followers of Messiah Yahshua adopt such practices? Can we borrow the pagan customs and superstitions of ancient heathens and “convert” them? The scriptures are NOT silent on the subject:
Jer 10:2 Thus says Yahveh, "Don't learn the ways of the heathen nations, and don't be dismayed at the signs of the sky; for the nations are dismayed at them.
Jer 10:3 For the customs of the peoples are vanity…
Deut 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deut 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deut 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deut 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Deut 18:13 You shall be perfect with Yahveh your Elohim.
Deut 18:14 For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahveh your Elohim has not allowed you so to do.
Ephesians 5:11 declares,
“Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.”
2. Halloween glorifies HaSatan.
When America and the world celebrates the powers of darkness by masquerading as evil creatures or decorating our homes, businesses or other buildings with occult symbols, Satanic power is glorified. While you may have participated “all in fun,” be assured, Halloween is serious business for Satanists and Witches.
Anyone familiar with witchcraft would tell you that there are certain rituals and spells that can only be cast on Halloween night. That is the night when the “veil” believed to separate the living from the dead is thought to be the thinnest, and futures are easier and more accurately foretold by diviners. (As a former priest in the Church of Satan, I can testify to this fact)
Those who oppose Messiah are known to organize on Halloween to observe satanic rituals, to cast spells, to oppose congregations of believers and families, to perform sacrilegious acts, and even to offer blood sacrifices to HaSatan. Last year, newscasters in numerous cities warned their listeners to guard their animals on Halloween night. Dogs and cats are thought to be the most often sacrificed animals on Halloween, and many S.P.C.A. centers will not allow black cats to be adopted until after Halloween. In rural communities, it is not uncommon for farmers to awake to find the mutilated remains of their farm animals (cows, calves, chickens, even horses) that were ritualistically slaughtered in Satanic sacrifices. The practices that accompany such sacrificial rites are almost too revolting to believe-the drinking of animal (or human) blood and urine, the digestion of entrails and organs, orgiastic rituals, substance abuse, and something becoming more frighteningly common across the U.S.-human sacrifice. The 700 CLUB interviewed several people a few years ago (most of which were teenagers) who actually participated in or witnessed human sacrifices while involved in Satanism. No one scoffs at such stories anymore, as police departments around the country have had to scurry to develop a whole new field of investigation dealing with the gruesome reality of Satanic sacrifices.
Isn’t it sad that while Satanists, Witches, Occultists and Police are taking Halloween very seriously, many followers of Messiah protest our “spoiling all of the fun for the children,” by urging them not to participate in it?
3. Halloween treats Occultism as “Harmless.”
When followers of Messiah participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that Witchcraft, Demonism, Satanism, and the Occult is something fun, entertaining and harmless. It gives the false impression that what is actually lethal, is innocuous! It’s the spiritual equivalent of painting a loaded gun to look like a toy and giving it to a child to play with!
In another testimony, one man said that it was while he was out trick-or-treating on Halloween night as a boy that he had a profound psychic experience that led him on an occult odyssey that kept him bound and oppressed for dozens of years! Halloween participation led him into deeper forms of occultism, until he was swallowed by it.
Followers of Yahshua, we betray others and deceive ourselves if we consider this celebration a harmless or innocent one. It is more deadly than a rattlesnake, and Elohim says such things are an abomination!
Deut 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deut 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deut 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deut 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Lev 18:24 "'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.
Lev 18:25 The land was defiled: therefore I punished its iniquity, and the land vomitted out her inhabitants.
Lev 18:26 You therefore shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the native-born, nor the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you;
Lev 18:27 (for all these abominations have the men of the land done, that were before you, and the land became defiled);
Lev 18:28 that the land not vomit you out also, when you defile it, as it vomited out the nation that was before you.
Lev 18:29 "'For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people.
Lev 18:30 Therefore you shall keep my charge, that you do not practice any of these abominable customs, which were practiced before you, and that you do not defile yourselves with them: I am Yahveh your Elohim.'"
4. It is the appearance of Evil.
The scriptures say, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thess. 5:22)
Who can deny that virtually all the symbols of Halloween are evil? Witches, monsters, ogres, vampires, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, devils and demons all portray evil! On the other hand, followers of Messiah are called to be “followers (Greek: imitators) of Elohim” (Eph. 5:1), and “lights” to a sin darkened world. How can we justify our masquerading as creatures of darkness in the light of the Scriptures? And if our houses and tabernacles are dedicated to Yahveh and are to elevate Messiah, how do we justify decorating them with demonic and occult symbols?
Virtually all of the common Halloween decorations represent something Demonic, Occultic or something Yahveh calls “abomination.” For instance:
The “Jack-o-lantern” is the ancient symbol of a dammed soul.
The “black cat” has long been associated with Witchcraft and numerous superstitions are still connected to it. It was also a symbol of reincarnation.
Witches and Witchcraft are a dominant theme of the holiday, but are an abomination to Yahveh!
Exo 22:18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
Deu 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deu 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deu 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deu 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Deu 18:13 You shall be perfect with Yahveh your Elohim.
Deu 18:14 For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahveh your Elohim has not allowed you so to do.
Lev 18:24 "'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.
Lev 18:25 The land was defiled: therefore I punished its iniquity, and the land vomitted out her inhabitants.
Lev 18:26 You therefore shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the native-born, nor the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you;
Lev 18:27 (for all these abominations have the men of the land done, that were before you, and the land became defiled);
Lev 18:28 that the land not vomit you out also, when you defile it, as it vomited out the nation that was before you.
Lev 18:29 "'For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people.
Lev 18:30 Therefore you shall keep my charge, that you do not practice any of these abominable customs, which were practiced before you, and that you do not defile yourselves with them: I am Yahveh your Elohim.
Even the “trick-or-treat” is a threat! It’s nothing less than extortion! “You either give me a treat or I’ll play a trick on you.”
Halloween Destruction
Vandalism and wanton disregard for the property of others is common on Halloween night, as even normally well behaved children are driven by unseen forces to destructive behavior. Police officials everywhere report great increases in such activities at Halloween. Worse yet are the horrifying accounts of poisoned candy and fruits booby trapped with razor blades, needles, drugs, etc. Such threats are so real that many hospitals offer free X-Rays of Halloween treats in order to help prevent children from being harmed. Who but HaSatan could inspire such monstrous actions?
5. It is Disobedience to Yahveh!
Yahveh repeatedly forbids His children’s participation in such demonic activities, as the following scriptures attest:
Deu 18:9 When you are come into the land which Yahveh your Elohim gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Deu 18:10 There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
Deu 18:11 or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Deu 18:12 For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahveh: and because of these abominations Yahveh your Elohim does drive them out from before you.
Deu 18:13 You shall be perfect with Yahveh your Elohim.
Deu 18:14 For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahveh your Elohim has not allowed you so to do.
Exo 7:11 Then Par`oh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers. They also, the magicians of Egypt, did in like manner with their enchantments.
Exo 7:12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aharon's rod swallowed up their rods.
Exo 7:13 Par`oh's heart was hardened, and he didn't listen to them; as Yahveh had spoken.
Exo 22:18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
Lev 19:26 "'You shall not eat any meat with the blood still in it; neither shall you use enchantments, nor practice sorcery.
Lev 19:31 "'Don't turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don't seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahveh your Elohim.
Lev 20:6 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
Lev 20:27 A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.
1Ch 10:13 So Sha'ul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahveh, because of the word of Yahveh, which he didn't keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire [thereby],
1Ch 10:14 and didn't inquire of Yahveh: therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Yishai.
2Ki 21:5 He built altars for all the army of the sky in the two courts of the house of Yahveh.
2Ki 21:6 He made his son to pass through the fire, and practiced sorcery, and used enchantments, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he worked much evil in the sight of Yahveh, to provoke him to anger.
Isa 2:6 For you have forsaken your people, the house of Ya`akov, because they are filled from the east, with those who practice divination like the Pelishtim, and they clasp hands with the children of foreigners.
Jer 27:9 But as for you, don't you listen to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreams, nor to your soothsayers, nor to your sorcerers, who speak to you, saying, You shall not serve the king of Bavel:
Jer 27:10 for they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land, and that I should drive you out, and you should perish.
Zec 10:2 For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
Mal 3:5 I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don't fear me," says Yahveh, commander of Armies.
Act 8:9 But there was a certain man, named Shimon, who had previously practiced magic in the city, and amazing the nation of Shomron, said he was someone great;
Act 8:10 to whom they all gave heed, from small to great, saying, "This one is called the Great Power of god."
Act 8:11 And they gave heed to him because he had for a sufficient time amazed them with his magic.
Act 16:16 And it happened that as we were going to the place of prayer a certain maidservant, having a spirit of Python, met us, who was bringing her lords much employment by fortunetelling.
Act 19:19 And many of those who practiced the curious arts brought their books together and were burning them in the sight of all; and they counted up the value of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Gal 5:16 But I say, walk in the Spirit, and you will not carry out the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. For these are opposed to one another, to prevent you from doing what you want.
Gal 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under Torah.
Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are clearly revealed, which are: immorality, uncleanness, licentiousness,
Gal 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, fightings, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,
Gal 5:21 envying, drunkenness, orgies and wild partys, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who commit such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
2Ti 3:8 And just as Yanis and Yambres set themselves against Moshe, so these men also set themselves against the truth, men of corrupt mind, not standing the test as concerns the faith.
Rev 21:8 "But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and fornicators and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Rev 22:15 Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
A careful examination of these scriptures reveals Yahveh’s unreserved condemnation of all who participate in any occult activity.
What’s wrong with Halloween? Everything about it is wrong! It does not have even one single redeeming virtue. It is a demon inspired, devil glorifying occult festival! Those who love Yahshua Messiah should have nothing to do with it!
Jer 10:2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen…
Jer 10:3 For the customs of the people are vain…
Deu 18:9 When thou art come into the land which Yahveh thy Elohim giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Rom 13:12 The night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us therefore lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Eph 5:11 And do not have fellowship in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them
1Th 5:5 for you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we are not of night nor of darkness.
2Co 6:14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers; for what partnership has righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?
2Co 6:15 Or what accord has Messiah with B’liya’al? Or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?
2Co 6:16 Or what agreement has the Temple of Elohim with idols? For we are the Temple of the living Elohim; just as Yahveh said, "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR ELOHIM, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.
2Co 6:17 "'THEREFORE, COME OUT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THEM, AND BE SEPARATED,' SAYS YAHVEH. 'AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN, AND I WILL RECEIVE YOU.
What Should Our Position Be?
Clearly, we should have nothing to do with the Halloween celebration whatsoever. If followers of Messiah assemble on Halloween it should be to worship, sing, praise, pray, intercede, wage Spiritual warfare and pull down demonic strongholds in Spirit and in truth. Under no circumstance should we compromise with this celebration or attempt to imitate the world in any manner. It should not be observed as any kind of a festival or “party” (masquerades, apple-bobbing, games, treats, etc.) but rather as a time to wage spiritual warfare and be separate from the world.
The follower of Messiah should not fear Halloween or any of the powers of darkness, for we have authority over them.
Mar 16:17 "And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with other tongues;
Mar 16:18 "they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Luk 10:19 "Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall harm you in any way.”
2Ti 1:7 For Yahveh hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2Co 2:11 Lest HaSatan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
Some accuse me of being “legalistic” for doing so, but I have forsaken this pagan celebration altogether. Perhaps you should consider doing the same.
Yahveh gave us His appointed times, seasons, and feasts. Halloween is not one of them!
He must be worshipped in spirit and in truth according to His word!
If you would like more information on Halloween, you may contact me at: OnenessSaint@Gmail.com
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1 comment:
Very well said!!!!
I applaud you on your ability to show your backbone and stand by the truth!!!!
Theresa
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