JANUARY 21, Malachi 3:5

In today’s verse, we read of how God will judge and punish a few groups of people, starting with the sorcerers. Sorcerers are those who practise witchcraft. Although we do not read much of witches today, the art of witchcraft is not dead, just disguised as innocent ideas or worse, fun and attractive. Today, we will talk about three ways the concept of witchcraft may be introduced to children, and how we need to stay well away from them.

Firstly, many of you love computer games. There are some fun and good ones out there, but be careful - many are not good for you. Many have lots of violence and other sinful acts. There is one group of games that is about sorcery, or witchcraft. Do not indulge in such computer games for they will pollute your mind and fill your memory with wicked and harmful thoughts and ideas.

Secondly, there are tarot cards, or the ouija board. NEVER play such games. These are card and board games that can actually be used by some people to communicate with supernatural forces – in other words, demons. As a Christian, we must be very clear such games are not to be played by a child of the Living God.

Thirdly, there are books with stories involving witchcraft. Authors of such books are clever enough not to promote witchcraft, but to spin fun and interesting storylines with the use of witches and the like. One famous example is that of the “Harry Potter” series. Stay away from such books.

Thought: May I be alert and on guard against disguises of witchcraft.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be true and faithful to Thee, and to stay clear of modern day witchcraft that may come in the form of attractive games and books. Give me wisdom that I may know how to apply what I have learnt today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.