What Is Witchcraft? A Biblical Foundation for Discernment

When you hear the word witchcraft, what comes to mind?Spells? Tarot cards? Ouija boards? Sorcery? Those may be the obvious examples, but Scripture takes the conversation deeper.In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua Hommes begins laying a biblical foundation for understanding witchcraft, counterfeit spiritual influence, rebellion, manipulation, control, idolatry, and false spirituality.This is not about becoming afraid of everything around us or blaming every difficult relationship, disagreement, or hard season on a demon. It is about learning to discern.Joshua walks through Scripture to examine rebellion in Saul’s life, counterfeit spiritual power before Pharaoh and in the story of Simon the sorcerer, manipulation and control through Jezebel, forbidden spiritual practices in Deuteronomy, and the ways our own flesh can come into agreement with destructive patterns.The challenge is simple: before pointing fingers at everyone around you, allow the Holy Spirit to examine you.What voices have you allowed into your life?What influences are shaping the way you think?Are they producing truth, peace, holiness, surrender, and obedience to God, or fear, confusion, manipulation, compromise, and control?We cannot recognize counterfeit influence if we are not deeply rooted in the truth.Learn to discern. Stay rooted in the Word. Follow the Holy Spirit. Walk in freedom.Send us a messageJoin The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok.Want to go deeper?Join the Branjo Circle for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community.Learn more at branjocollective.comReal Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.