That is why when potential disciples of Jesus were taught the truth about such activities, “those who had practiced supernatural methods brought their books together and burned them up, ” even at a significant financial loss. ​ — Acts 19: 19, Byington.
(‏ ۲قُرِنتیان ۱۱ :‏ ۱۴‏ )‏ اما واقعیت این است که موجودات روحی شریر از طرق مختلف تلاش می‌کنند ذهن انسان‌ها را منحرف کنند تا حقیقت را در مورد خدا نبینند .‏ —‏ ۲قُرِنتیان ۴ :‏ ۴‏ .‏