Halloween, as a custom of the nations, embodies practices that God calls abominations, detestable acts that He hates. Stripped of its revelry and feasting, it reveals idolatrous false worship, honoring spirit beings that are not God. Among these practices, sorcery stands out as a grave offense. The Bible denounces sorcery, linking it closely with idolatry and other sins. As noted in apostolic teachings, sorcery, derived from the Greek word pharmakeia, relates to the use of drugs and potions by diviners, enchanters, witches, and sorcerers to induce spiritual states for their magic. Such practices, including drug use among serious Halloween devotees, are seen as spiritual prostitution, leading to separation from God and eventual destruction. God's truth exposes these unfruitful works of darkness, revealing the evil inherent in Halloween and spiritism of every kind, guiding us to walk as children of light in goodness, righteousness, and truth.

The Bible unequivocally condemns the practice of witchcraft and sorcery. Leviticus 19:31 warns against consulting mediums, stating, "Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God." Further, Leviticus 20:6 declares that God will set His face against anyone who turns to mediums and familiar spirits, cutting them off from His people. Deuteronomy 18:9-14 lists sorcerers, mediums, and necromancers among abominations to the Lord. In the New Testament, sorcery is identified as a work of the flesh by Paul in Galatians 5:20, and Revelation 21:8 states that sorcerers will be cast into the Lake of Fire. God considers all forms of occultism a moral outrage and forbids His people from engaging in or consulting such practices. In the account of Saul at En Dor, his desperate turn to a medium exemplifies the dangers of forsaking God for forbidden practices. Despite his own laws against such acts, Saul seeks a medium to contact the deceased prophet Samuel, revealing his fear-driven abandonment of reason. The narrative underscores that God had no direct involvement in these events, except to allow them to unfold as part of His greater purpose. The medium, typically a fraud, is shocked by the appearance of a spirit, which the account suggests is not Samuel but a demon impersonating him. This deception, aligned with the manipulative nature of demonic forces, leads Saul to despair and foreshadows his tragic end. This story serves as a stark warning against the path of sorcery and divination, illustrating a journey of fear, lies, and death. It highlights the peril of turning away from God and seeking answers through demonic counsel, as seen in Saul's ultimate downfall.

Sorcery, as a detestable occult practice, is condemned by God as an abomination. It involves the use of drugs, herbs, perfumes, and potions, often accompanied by incantations and appeals to occult powers, using charms and amulets to impress others with the mysterious resources of the sorcerer. Anciently, sorcery was practiced under the power of evil spirits or demons, though today it is not always recognized as such, often being associated with methods to force nature to aid the practitioner. God condemns to death those who engage in sorcery, highlighting its vile nature. It is part of the broader field of occultism, sometimes including necromancy, and is a major component of the neo-pagan, New Age religion that is growing rapidly. Whether termed black or white magic, with claims of good or bad intent, such distinctions are irrelevant, as all sorcery is rooted in deception and ultimately tied to satan's influence. The practice denies God's existence and places other forces before Him, constituting idolatry and sin. In Revelation 21:8, the seriousness of involvement in sorcery is underscored, with the ultimate punishment awaiting the abominable and sorcerers unless they repent. The pervasive presence of sorcery in entertainment, such as in movies like Star Wars where central figures are portrayed as sorcerers, further conditions society to accept these practices, making it a constant battle to resist such influences.