The modern Ouija board was created in the late 1800s as interest in spiritualism grew. A Ouija board is simply a game board that has the alphabet, numerals, and “yes” and “no” printed on its face. Used in conjunction with a pointer, Ouija boards are believed to allow spirits of the dead to communicate with the living. They are often considered to be communication gateways to those who have “passed over.” Of course, this is all based on the supposition that spirits, or ghosts, even exist in the first place and that they can, or want to, communicate with the world of the living.
The Bible has a few things to say about engaging in activities of this nature:
Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.”
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD.”
Isaiah 8:19 – “When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?”
Galatians 5:19-20 – “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Occultists will insist that the boards work by allowing spirits of the dead to move the pointer in answer to queries. Scientists have yet to prove that the pointer is moved by anything other than the living people touching the pointer. In fact, spirits of the dead seem to get extremely confused when participants are blindfolded, at which point the Ouija board suddenly ceases to work correctly.
“Playing” with a Ouija board is engaging in occultism and is definitely not an option for a Christian. Such activity is clearly forbidden in the Bible. No matter how innocent it may seem, playing with Ouija boards can be an opening for demons to invade our hearts and minds. All demonic activity is under the control of Satan, whom Peter describes in no uncertain terms: “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (2 Peter 5:8). The scriptural example for dealing with items that pertain to the occult (books, music, jewelry, occult games, and other occult objects) is to confess involvement with them as sin and burn the items—safely, of course (Acts 19:18-19).
Amen.
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indeed Satan twists everything and anything to turn us away from Heavenly Father and his ways!
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Before I became a Christian, I bought a Ouija board for a birthday party. After I became a believer, I asked a minister about it, and he directed me to Deuteronomy 18: 9-13. I went home and burned the Ouija board. I saw a demonic appartian about a week later. Until that time, I fournd it hard to beleive that demons really existed. Ouija boards invite demonic activity. When a person puts his or her hand on the triangular object, that person unwittingly becomes a spirit medium. Thank you for speaking out. This is a subject that needs to be addressed. Our culture is saturated with the occult in the media and elsewhere.
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Sheryl thank you for your comment and experience(s). What you have stated in your comment is factual and very much a reality. What often seems harmless can be the most dangerous to the unsuspecting. I will see what other data i can muster for this subject. Thanks again for the excouragement to me and to others.
May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob continue to bless us all and keep us in His watchful eye….
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I thought of a few other things to add. Sometimes a child’s first exposure to the occult is the use of a Ouija board at a birthday party. Years ago I was shocked to see Ouija boards for sale in a major toy store. Also, we must be careful about what we–and our children–watch on TV and in the movies. So many programs are focused on ghosts and hauntings. A ghost is a demon impersonating the dead. To any Christian who has been involved in the occult, repent. Confess your sin even if you got involved innocently. If you have a Ouija board or tarot cards in your house, destroy them. Do not be afraid. Remember, “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.” Play praise music in your home. Glorify God.
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