Creation was not meant to be in the state it is now, decay and ruin because of the disobediences of Adam and Eve. Now we see that all of creation is waiting for the son of God to arise so that all can be returned to the original creational state.

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creation waits for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was not willingly subjected to vanity, but because of Him who subjected it on hope 21 that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. (MKJV)

Even though this first disobediences of Adam and Eve was the first act of rebellion against Gods directives, God has put in place His redemptive plan and by us repenting which is a critical dynamic of salvation we can have full access to His promises and all creation is happy when we return to God.

2Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God by us. (MKJV)

We see from these scriptures that we are required to be in HIM to receive the promises and that this is a clear action from us. The responsibility rests with us. We as individuals must take responsibility for our own rebellion in the form of sin and cleanse ourselves through the act of repentances accepting the redemptive work of Jesus Christ blood on the cross.

2 Corinthians 7:1 Then having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilements of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (MKJV)

Even though God has enacted salvation and it is free to all, we only need to look around and see that mankind is still in rebellion with God.

1Samuel 15:22  And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 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. 24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. (KJV)

The rebellion here we Saul bitterness towards the directive of God and in his own opinion (Idolatry) he couldn’t see anything wrong with taking what God had told him not to. The natural logical of man when it is in opposition to God is not a problem until it has taken priority over God directives, then it has become idolatry.

This again is similar to Adam and Eve.

Idolatry leads to rebellion, rebellion to stubbornness and this is seen by God as, the sin of witchcraft.

Witchcraft 

Witchcraft is man using another spiritual power forms to achieve the things that are done by God. It is a counterfeit but nevertheless it has some power and may give a glimpse of things to come. In the end it will lead to destruction. It is the absence of faith in the one and only God.

Now we need to see what God has to say about witchcraft.

Leviticus 20:26 And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. 27 A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them. (KJV)

Deuteronomy 18:9 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. 10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. 12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. 13 Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. 14 For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do. 15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; (KJV)

When we look at the areas mentioned above it is not always clear which area a person is moving in because they may overlap and a person could be moving in more than one.

Human sacrifice

Sacrifice is to kill another person in a ritual to please a demonic force to gain some favor. For gaining selfish power.

Divination

Is where person who is called a diviner, soothsayer or a fortune-teller tries to attempt to predict the future by dice, cards, magic scrolls or by lots. It is also for casting spells over another.

This is for the purpose of controlling another’s mind to try to place them in bondage to Satan for selfish, greedy or soulish control to satisfy the perpetrator desires.

Diviner's Wand (Hosea 4:12)

Observer of times

Is one who by observing events in nature such as eclipses, shooting stars, weather, animal’s entrails, or stars, or by casting lots, stones, bones, etc. They will try to control the actions or foretell the actions a person or the actions a person should take by predicting the omens.

Astrology (Isaiah 47:13-15)

Enchanter

Is one who appeals to demonic spiritual powers through rituals, incantations and spells to invoke a desired outcome. This is done by the whispering, hissing or chanting of spells.

Occult (Deuteronomy 18:10-12)

Witch

Is a female who practices magic through means of potions and by the whispering, hissing or chanting of spells sorcerer, to enchant, to use witchcraft.

One who practices most of what is listed above and below.

Witchcraft (Galatians 5:20)

Wizard

Is a male who practices magic through means of potions and by the whispering, hissing or chanting of spells sorcerer, to enchant, to use witchcraft, but he is given credit of knowing many thing and having a higher power.

Magic Arts (Revelation 9:21, 21:8, 22:15)

Psychics & Fortune-tellers

Is one who may use crystal ball, tarot cards, tea leaves, Ouija board, palm readers, mind readers and fortune-telling to predict the future by supernatural demonic spiritual powers. Psychics pretend to read men's minds

Charmer

Is a person who will recommend to another to possess a charm for the purpose of luck, healing or to place an enchantment on another. Such charms would have a spell pronounced over them. The use crystals or gemstones for Crystal healing is a form witchcraft.

Another field of enchantment is in the area of hypnosis

Magic Charms (Ezekiel 13:20)

Consulter with familiar spirit Necromancer

Spiritists, spiritualists, or mediums

One who alleges to have the power to communicate with the spirits of dead people, worshiping the dead, burning money, articles etc to please the dead.

Worshiping or praying to anyone other than God in the name of Jesus.

Mediums and "Spiritists" (Leviticus 19:31, 20:6; Acts 16:16-21)

Sorceress

Pharmakeus

Is one who practices magic by using a potion or medicine, drugs and chemicals that produce a mind altering influences or stupor for the purpose of manipulation.

Taking medicine is not a problem if it is to bring about a cure, but if it only covers a symptom then there is a problem.

Sorcery (Acts 19:19)

How do we fight against these spiritual foes?

The fight has already been won at the cross when Jesus’ blood broke the curse, but some still feel some grip upon them. All we need to look at the scripture below and see what needs to be done.

Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; (KJV)

We need to listen to Jesus and keep our eyes on him, seeking God in all matter of life. Walk by faith waiting upon the Lord to meet all our needs.

Walk in the Spirit

Galatians 5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV)

If we have partaken in any witchcraft and we are not sure of victory, don’t worry, it can be fixed.

I have listed five steps to take.

i.    A prayer of repentance

ii.    Denounce any of your actions in any area of concern

iii.    Break the curse by confessing the power of Jesus’ blood

iv.    Then pray a new prayer of dedication and consecration to the Lord Jesus

v.    Don’t mix with those who practice witchcraft.

Galatians 5:16 I say, then, Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. And these are contrary to one another; lest whatever you may will, these things you do.