Rebellion: Witchcraft Pt. 1

1 Samuel 15:23 "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." It is frightening that there are 'witches among us.'  As in the case of King Saul, his disobedience and excuses brought him into the realm of witches, warlocks and idol worshippers! Rebellion is dangerous!  There are individuals who really don't understand the depth of wickedness which are intrinsically identified with the works of the flesh.  Witchcraft can be defined as: "The soulish, manipulation of another's will over another." In a word: Manipulation!  This spirit plagues churches, relationships, and even the workplace where people  use manipulation to control others.  Particularly through intimidation, carnal reasoning and disobedience to the Word of God!  These individuals will try to out-think God by substituting their thoughts which they perceive to be a better way than the Way.  'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the  Lord.' Isaiah 55:8  Thoughts contrary to the Word of God, which attempt to resist His revealed will and construct strongholds (literally, a house of thoughts) which are nothing more than 'altar's of idolatry' where witches worship! This is the unfortunate spiritual reality: There are witches among us!