OBEDIENCE 2

*Study Scripture: * _1 Samuel 15:23-For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.(KJV)_

*OBEDIENCE 2.*

In the perspective of the word of God,witchcraft is not when someone uses traditional enchantments and fear to cause calamity upon a man. It is not the usual understanding we have based on the usual sorcerers we see.

The definition of witchcraft in eyes of the Lord is so different from what we know. For example here in the old Testament,witchcraft is when a person rebels against the instructions of the spirit. He calls rebellion and disobedience witchcraft.

When Saul rebelled against the voice of God,he was forcing himself into bondage. Remember witchcraft is that which brings men into bondage and stagnation. A man puts himself into bondage whenever he does not respond to God’s voice on their life.

In the New Testament,Paul talks about witchcraft when he addresses the Galatians; *_Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?_ * Rebellion against the truth is the highest spell of witchcraft and bondage you can ever cast upon you.

The Galatians exercised witchcraft against themselves when they did not obey truth. Many men are not actually being bewitched as they may assume but are actually in bondage because they have not received truth. True liberty comes to you when you obey the voice of God. It is important to know the voice of God and obey because it is true.

Every time you enter a relationship the spirit of God has not approved,you are literally entering bondage and witchcraft. Whenever you enter a ministry or career that is not approved of God,it is casting yourself into bondage. Obey the truth and be delivered from witchcraft.
*_Hallelujah!!_*

*Further study:*
Acts 5:29
Jeremiah 38:20.

*Nugget: *
Every time you enter a relationship the spirit of God has not approved,you are literally entering bondage and witchcraft. Whenever you enter a ministry or career that is not approved of God,it is casting yourself into bondage. Obey the truth and be delivered from witchcraft.

*Prayer: *
Thank you Lord Jesus for your word that has taught me this morning. I thank you for opening my eyes to the need for obeying your voice. I receive with humility that which you have to say to me to the glory of God in the name of Jesus Christ.
*Amen *