>>1687194>>1687230Paul warned first-century Christians against the “practice of spiritism.”
>(Galatians 5:20)The Greek word Paul here used, phar·ma·ki′a, literally means “the use of drugs.”
“Since witches and sorcerers used drugs, the word came to designate witchcraft, enchantment, sorcery, and magic.”
>The Interpreter’s BibleNot surprisingly, drugs play a part in modern-day spiritism.
For example, alcohol and drugs have reportedly been used to induct new members into satanic cults.
It has also been said that drugs may be used to make a victim more malleable about performing tasks during the satanic ceremonies.
Whatever the case, Peter wrote that the Devil “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.”
>(1Peter 5:8)The Greek word ka·ta·pi′no, translated “devour,” figuratively means “consume,” or “overwhelm.” Drugs and spiritism do just that.
This gives Christians forceful incentive to avoid any type of drug abuse.