The Hidden Darkness of Halloween that many are not aware of is Revealed very clearly in the Bible
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You know, it’s that time of year again. The stores are packed with costumes, the neighborhoods are getting decorated, and I’ve already seen three different “spooky season” memes in my feed this morning. And I know—I know—some of you are thinking, “Oh no, here comes the Halloween sermon.”
But hear me out. This isn’t about being the fun police. This is about something far more serious that I think most believers genuinely don’t understand. And I’m not coming at this from a place of judgment. I’m coming at this as your Elder, as someone who cares deeply about your spiritual life and your family’s spiritual protection.
Let’s Talk About Where This All Started
So here’s what most people don’t know: Halloween isn’t just some innocent fall festival that evolved over time. Its roots go deep into paganism—specifically, a Celtic festival called Samhain. Now, the Celts believed that on October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead became thin. They thought spirits—and not the good kind—could cross over into our world.
They would light bonfires, wear costumes made from animal skins, and make sacrifices to appease these spirits and their dark gods. This wasn’t a harvest party, friends. This was occult worship. This was communicating with the dead, something Almighty Yahweh, the Father in heaven, explicitly forbids.
Listen to what Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says: “There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh.”
Yes, an abomination! That’s a strong language. You see, Yahweh doesn’t mess around when it comes to the occult.
But Elder Dan, it’s just about candy and costumes, right?
I get it. You’re thinking, “But we’re not doing those things. My kids are just dressing up as superheroes and getting candy from the neighbors.” And I hear you. The modern celebration looks different. But here’s what concerns me: we’ve taken something with deeply dark spiritual origins and dressed it up—pun intended—to look harmless!
The Apostle Paul warns us in 2 Corinthians 11:14, “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” The enemy is subtle. He doesn’t show up with a pitchfork and announce his presence. He makes darkness look fun, innocent, even cute.
Think about what we’re celebrating, even in its “harmless” modern form: death, fear, darkness, monsters, witchcraft, ghosts. We’re decorating our homes with symbols of evil. We’re teaching our kids to find entertainment in the very things Yahweh calls us to flee from.
The Gateway Nobody’s Talking About
Here’s where it gets really serious, and this is what keeps me up at night as a church elder. Halloween has become a gateway. It normalizes the occult for our children. When a five-year-old dresses up as a witch, she thinks it’s make-believe. But by the time she’s thirteen, she might be genuinely curious about Wicca, tarot cards, or “manifesting.” It all seemed so innocent back then, so why not explore it now?
Over many years, I’ve counseled many people, young and old, who got involved in occult practices, and you know what many of them tell me? It started as curiosity that was sparked by things that seemed innocent. Horror movies. Ouija boards at sleepovers. Fortune-telling apps. And yes, Halloween celebrations that made darkness look appealing.
Listen! 1 Thessalonians 5:22 tells us to “abstain from every form of evil.” Not just the obviously bad stuff—every form! Yes, even the stuff that looks harmless on the surface.
The Spiritual Reality We Can’t Ignore
Friends, the truth is, we are in a spiritual battle whether we acknowledge it or not. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the high places.”
When we participate in Halloween—even in seemingly innocent ways—we’re opening doors. We’re inviting spiritual darkness into our homes, into our families, into our lives. And the thing about doors is they swing both ways. You might think you’re just having fun, but you have no idea what you’re actually welcoming!
I’m not saying that everyone who trick-or-treats gets demon-possessed. But I am saying that we’re playing with fire and acting surprised when people get burned. We’re being desensitized to evil, and that’s exactly what the enemy wants.
So What Do We Do?
Look, I know this is countercultural. I know your kids might be the only ones in their class not celebrating Halloween. I know you might face pushback from family, from neighbors, from other Christians who think you’re overreacting.
But Romans 12:2 calls us to this: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of Yahweh, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Yes, we’re called to be different. We’re called to be set apart. Not because we’re better than anyone else, but because we serve a holy Elohim who calls us to holiness!
Instead of Halloween, celebrate Reformation Day. Have a harvest party focused on Yahweh’s provision. Use October 31st as an opportunity to talk with your kids about spiritual warfare and the protection we have in Yahshua, the Savior of humanity! Hand out gospel tracts along with candy if you feel called to minister to trick-or-treaters. But do it intentionally, with your eyes wide open to the spiritual realities at play.
A Final Word
I’m not here to condemn you if you’ve celebrated Halloween in the past. I’m here because I love you and I want you to understand what’s really at stake. Your soul, your family’s spiritual health, your children’s understanding of good and evil—these things do matter ultimately more than fitting in or having fun for one night.
Yahshua said in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Don’t let the thief steal your family’s spiritual vitality because you thought it was just harmless fun.
I want abundant life for you. I want spiritual protection for your household. And sometimes, that means making the hard choice to stand apart from the culture, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Now, let’s pray together:
Yahweh, our Father and Elohim in heaven, open our eyes to the spiritual realities around us. Give us wisdom and courage to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy, even when they’re disguised as innocent entertainment. Protect our families, guard our children’s hearts and minds, and help us to be light in this dark world. In Yahshua’s name we pray, amen.
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Thank you for listening, folks. I know this one about Halloween was heavy, but it needed to be said! I hope this to be an eye-opening and clear message to all of our dear listeners out there. I’ll see you again next week, Yahweh, willing. Until then, stay rooted in the Sacred Word of Yahweh and Yahshua the Messiah. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of the holy land of Israel. Take care, friends. Halleluyah!