Why Christians Should Avoid Amulets and Talismans: A Biblical Perspective

 Why Christians Should Not Be Involved with Amulets

Amulets—such as a tiger’s claw, shark’s tooth, a horseshoe over a door, mascots, or talismans—are objects believed to hold magical powers for protection, luck, or blessing. While these items may appear culturally meaningful or simply decorative, Christians must be cautious. The use of amulets is rooted in superstition and the belief that power or safety can come from a physical object rather than from God.

Scripture consistently warns against trusting in anything other than the Lord. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, God commands: “There shall not be found among you anyone who...practices divination or sorcery… For whoever does these things is detestable to the Lord.” Amulets fall into the category of occult practices, as they claim to possess spiritual power apart from God.

God’s people are to trust in Him alone for protection and guidance. Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Depending on an object for spiritual safety is leaning on human understanding and tradition instead of faith in God.

Furthermore, in Isaiah 44:9-10, the Bible criticizes those who put faith in man-made objects: “All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless.” Even if amulets are not worshiped as idols, assigning them spiritual power is a form of misplaced faith.

Jesus taught believers to seek God first and trust Him for all things (Matthew 6:33). Christians are not to rely on good-luck charms but on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

In conclusion, amulets are not harmless trinkets—they can draw hearts away from God. Christians are called to reject all forms of superstition and trust fully in the Lord.

Methods of discernment:

• Who was the founder of this modality?

• What was his/her spirituality?

• What culture did it come out of?

• What were their beliefs?

• Who is their God or gods?

Many occult practices in Christianity need to be discerned.  Another method of discernment is the word of God. The word of God is our measuring stick. The more we read the word, know the word, and have a relationship with the Lord, the more we will discern right and wrong. We perish from a lack of knowledge.

By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance. 

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