Dating a Witch? Here’s Why You Should Run

October 14, 2024

If you’re dating someone who engages in practices that fall under witchcraft, whether they realize it or not, it’s time to stop and take a serious look at what the Bible says about it. Many people today don’t call themselves witches, but the reality is, much of what’s popular in modern spirituality—things like astrology, tarot cards, crystals, and even ancestor worship—falls into the category of witchcraft. Let’s break down what witchcraft really is, why it’s spiritually dangerous, and why you should reconsider any relationship that leads you into it.

What Is Witchcraft?

Witchcraft isn’t just a label for people who practice spells or call themselves witches or warlocks. It’s much broader than that, and it’s more common than most people think. We’re not talking about the life of a fictional boy with a lightning scar on his forehead—this is about real spiritual practices that the Bible warns against. Witchcraft, according to Scripture, involves any practice that seeks spiritual power, knowledge, or influence outside of God. This includes things like:

Astrology: Believing that the stars and planets determine your personality, future, or actions.
Tarot Cards: Using cards to divine the future or gain spiritual insight.
Crystals: Believing certain stones have healing powers or can influence your spiritual energy.
Manifesting: Trying to control or attract things into your life by speaking them into existence, apart from God’s will.
Ancestral Worship or Communication: Seeking guidance or blessings from deceased ancestors instead of God.
Divination: Any form of predicting the future or uncovering hidden knowledge through supernatural means.

At its core, witchcraft is about gaining control or insight into the spiritual realm—without seeking God’s direction. These practices tap into supernatural powers that oppose God’s truth. Many of these activities may seem harmless, and they’re often marketed as “self-care” or “empowerment,” but the Bible is clear: these are spiritually dangerous because they involve forces that are not from God.

Witchcraft in the Bible

The Bible speaks strongly against witchcraft and similar practices. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, it says, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft… Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.”

Now, sacrificing your children may sound absurd in today’s world, but practicing divination, sorcery, or interpreting omens is all too common and even encouraged in modern culture. God’s view on witchcraft is not vague—these practices are not merely “different ways of thinking” or “alternative spiritualities.” They are condemned because they replace trust in God with trust in created things—stars, cards, and spirits that have no power compared to the Creator. Witchcraft, by its very nature, pulls people away from God and leads them into deception.

Being Unequally Yoked: What It Really Means

Many people think being “equally yoked” just means avoiding relationships with people who are bad or immoral. But 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?”

This isn’t just about moral behavior; it’s about spiritual alignment. If you are a Christian and dating someone who practices witchcraft, you are spiritually out of sync. Your faith in God cannot coexist with a relationship that is tied to spiritual practices opposing Him. It’s not just a difference in beliefs—it’s a spiritual danger that can pull you away from your relationship with God.

You Can’t Serve Two Masters

Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” When you’re in a relationship with someone practicing witchcraft, you’re facing a spiritual conflict. You cannot fully serve God while being connected to someone whose spiritual practices are in direct conflict with your faith.

These practices may seem harmless on the surface, but they are rooted in spiritual systems that oppose the God of the Bible. When you choose to stay in a relationship like this, you’re risking being drawn away from God and toward things that will not bring you closer to Him. Ultimately, you will have to choose who you will serve: God, or the practices that stand against Him.

Witchcraft Is Idolatry

One of the most dangerous aspects of witchcraft is that it promotes idolatry. You may not be bowing down to a golden statue, but when you trust in the stars, cards, or spirits to guide your life, you’re placing those things in the role that belongs to God alone. The Bible consistently warns against idolatry because it replaces God with created things. Exodus 20:3 says, “You shall have no other gods before me.”

Whether it’s astrology, crystals, or tarot cards, these practices are idols. They promise guidance, healing, or insight, but in reality, they lead people away from relying on God. As Christians, we are called to trust in God alone for wisdom, guidance, and protection—not in anything else.

Stop and Repent

If you’re in a relationship where witchcraft or any of these practices are present, it’s time to stop. God calls us to repentance, which means turning away from these practices and returning to Him. Acts 3:19 says, “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

It’s not just about ending a relationship; it’s about making sure your spiritual walk with God is clear and free from anything that pulls you away from Him. If you’ve been involved in these practices yourself, there’s no better time than now to repent and seek God’s forgiveness. His grace is always available to those who turn back to Him with a sincere heart.

Conclusion

Witchcraft is more common and subtle than most people realize, and it’s not always labeled as such. Whether through astrology, tarot, crystals, or ancestor communication, these practices are part of a spiritual deception that leads people away from God. If you’re dating someone who engages in these things—even if they don’t call themselves a witch—it’s important to recognize the spiritual danger and distance yourself from it.

God desires for you to be in a relationship that strengthens your walk with Him, not one that compromises your faith. If you find yourself in this situation, stop, repent, and seek God’s guidance. He is always ready to forgive and lead you back to a place of spiritual health and truth.

Choose today to serve the one true God, and trust that He will guide you into relationships that align with His will and purpose for your life.