From a biblical and spiritual standpoint, a nation affected by witchcraft or occult
influences will experience a disruption of divine order, replaced by spiritual deception and manipulation, ultimately resulting in hardship in every area of life for that country. Although the Bible does not offer a specific checklist, it does provide a contextual perspective on political leaders resorting to occult powers to gain political power and the consequences that follow for the people of that country. Below is a summary of key indicators of a nation that has been spiritually enslaved due to witchcraft.
Deception as a Tool of Governance: The core of witchcraft is often defined as anything that leads a people astray through deception, causing a nation to "err" or go out of alignment with truth.
Manipulation, Intimidation, and Domination: These three traits—often called the "three-fold cord" of witchcraft—frequently replace genuine leadership. When a nation’s systems rely on fear and lies to gain control or coercive authority to silence dissent, it is viewed as operating in rebellion against God.
Widespread Rebellion and Stubbornness: Scripture explicitly links rebellion to witchcraft ("For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft," 1 Samuel 15:23). A nation characterized by persistent, stubborn defiance of moral or spiritual laws is often seen as being under this influence.
Spiritual Blindness and Heavy Atmospheres: A "bewitched" nation may experience a loss of spiritual discernment, where theology and intellectualism replace revelation. This often manifests as a "spiritually heavy" atmosphere in which common practices and traditions carry an underlying sense of control.
Presence of Occult Strongholds: In regions or nations under such influence, these areas may also see high rates of unexplained mental illness along with suicide.
Erosion of Truth and Rise of Deception: A nation under this influence frequently experiences a loss of truth, where lies, false prophecy, and deception are welcomed, and righteousness is actively opposed. There is always a proliferation of false prophets in a nation under witchcraft attacks.
The Future Generation: It is without a doubt that in a nation under spiritual oppression, the younger population will be severely attacked or indoctrinated by evil at a young age, such as child abuse, trauma, etc. This sets the stage for the child to mature into resentment, rejection, and bitterness. If they are blessed enough to escape this, the next stage will be mental illness, such as anxiety attacks, depression, and severe confusion, which will ultimately lead to rebellion and culminate in suicide.
Unnatural Division and Strife: Intense, unexplainable, and persistent social, political, and familial strife, leading to a complete breakdown of unity.
Colonialism/Imperialism: Scripture stands as clear evidence that when a nation is under witchcraft powers, foreigners will rise to great prominence and dominate, while the natives sit and watch helplessly as they're being overrun in their own country, Deuteronomy 28:33, 43-44.
Inversion of Values: A culture where good is considered bad, and bad is considered good, a man can identify as a woman, and a woman can identify as a man, accompanied by widespread moral decay and apathy.
Untimely Deaths: One of the most common signs of a nation under occult powers would be an increase in deaths, particularly untimely deaths. This is due to political leaders making blood sacrifices to evil altars in exchange for votes and ultimately winning the position they're vying for. A perfect example of this would be when King Manasseh of Israel. He abandoned the God of Israel to serve idols (2 Kings 21:21). His decision as a political leader resulted in much bloodshed in the land (2 Kings 21:16).
Corruption among Political and Religious Leaders: The scriptures clearly show that what affects the head will eventually impact the body. If a nation's leader has used witchcraft to secure an election, it means evil spirits have been unleashed in the land through blood sacrifices at evil altars. This corruption is not limited to political figures; Ezekiel 8 reveals that religious leaders have also become corrupt. The following scriptures highlight principles on how leadership influences flow: (Psalm 133:1-2, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27, Zechariah 13:7).
If your country is approaching general elections, please pray for its stability and leadership. I also recommend praying for your family, asking for a spiritual shield of protection around them, especially to guard against untimely deaths caused by the increasing use of witchcraft in pursuit of political power.
Pastor Kevin L. A. Ewing
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