Why It Was Hard To Leave the Occult | Christian Testimony

Описание: Why It Was Hard To Leave the Occult | Christian Testimony

In this video, I share why it was hard to leave the occult to follow Christ.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6

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Verses on pride:

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2

One's pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23

Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.
1 John 2:16

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Scripture Referenced:

1. John 14:6 - "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

2. 1 John 4:1 - "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world."

3. John 8:44 - About Satan being a liar and the father of lies.

4. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 - Regarding various occult practices being an abomination to the Lord.

5. Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

6. Romans 6:6-11 - About being dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

7. Philippians 1:6 - "He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."

8. Isaiah 43:1-2 - About God's character and care.

9. Matthew 28:20 - "I am with you always, to the end of the age."

10. 1 Corinthians 15:33 - "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'"

11. Proverbs 22:24-25 - About not making friends with an angry person.

12. Matthew 16:26 - "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?"

13. 2 Corinthians 11:14 - "Satan masquerades himself as an angel of light."

14. Matthew 7:16-20 (paraphrased) - You can tell a tree by its fruit.

15. Genesis 3 - Reference to the serpent's lie in the Garden of Eden.

16. Romans 1 - Referenced about conscience.

17. 1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,"

18. Proverbs 16:18-19 - About pride going before destruction.

19. Colossians 1:16-17 - About Christ's preeminence and role in creation.

20. Ephesians 1:20-23 - About Christ being above all rule and authority.

21. 1 John 3:8b - "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil."

22. 2 Peter 3:11 (paraphrased) - "Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness."

23. Galatians 5:22-23 (referenced, not quoted) - The fruits of the Spirit.


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