Overview
Familiar spirits are demons that supposedly possess knowledge of hidden things and communicate through human mediums or spiritists. The practice of consulting such spirits represents a fundamental rejection of God's authority and reliance on occult powers. Scripture consistently condemns necromancy and mediumship as detestable practices that separate people from God.
Key Scriptures
"Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had put the mediums and the spiritists out of the land" (1 Samuel 28:3, ESV).
"Then the woman said, 'Whom shall I bring up for you?' And he said, 'Bring up Samuel for me'" (1 Samuel 28:11, ESV).
"Let no one be found among you...who consults mediums or spiritists, who inquire of the dead" (Deuteronomy 18:11, NIV).
Application
Believers must reject all forms of occult consultation and trust entirely in God's Word and Spirit for guidance, recognizing that seeking familiar spirits reflects spiritual rebellion and invites demonic influence.