Spirits

[kerux]

Ok, I have a good question for anyone who wants to address it. I have heard it said (and preached) that everything we come in contact with has spirits i.e. if we buy a lottery ticket, we are opening ourselves to the spirit of greed, or love of money. Can someone explain this to me?

 

[enoch son]

How can you explian nonsense?

 

[kerux]

I am only stating what I have heard from somewhere. I did not say that I agree with it.

 

[Ave Maria]

Ok, I have a good question for anyone who wants to address it. I have heard it said (and preached) that everything we come in contact with has spirits i.e. if we buy a lottery ticket, we are opening ourselves to the spirit of greed, or love of money. Can someone explain this to me?

I am not for sure but I believe this belief is called Pantheism. It is a common Neo-Pagan belief. I don't believe it is true. However, spirits do exist and are everywhere. However, I don't think everything has a spirit like a lottery ticket or a piece of money has a spirit. But then again, I'm not an expert on this so I don't know for sure. Maybe someone else can address this.

 

[IloveJesusMyFather3:16]

I don't believe you are going to get a spirt from buying a lottery ticket but I do think it is possible to get a spirit of greed. There are bad spirits everywhere. You need to pray so that you will be protected. If you are interested, please click on my prayers (and tract) below to see prayers to protect yourself from the enemy. You do have to be careful but just buying something isn't going to make you get a spirit. You need to be in the word and prayer as much as you can. The closer you are to Him the more protected you are. These prayers have caused me to be delivered, kept me from getting spirits, have ran spirits away, and have saved my life more than once. I hope you take the advice; it is with love.
Leah

 

[ChristianMuse]

You don't need demons to get bound to something that is destructive. Your own carnal desires will lead you to a point where sin can overtake you. I do know this... that there are demons who are willing to take advantage of situations we open ourselves up to. Even Christians will compromise when tempted with a carnal desire or desperate need which are sometimes inflamed by demonic influences.

Let us not become superstitious. If you do you will focus on the enemy instead of our redeemer. Read and use the word of God and use a bit of discernment.

 

[Emma!]

Objects CAN have spirits attached to them. I dont think all objects do though.

In my experience (& reading of the Bible) the sort of objects that can/do have spirits attached to them are things that are from, or represent cults, other religions and superstitions or evil in general (eg. statue of budda, or a morman 'bible', book on fung shi, taro cards, pictures of wizards or porn etc).

Also objects that are made by people practising evil things eg. occult, witchcraft. Alot of the time it is in the intention behind the object, what it was made for, who it was made by, whether it has had a curse/prayer prayed over it (that happens) and what the object had previously been used for (evil things).

This is not only with objects but with music too.

Sorry so brief, if you want more details let me know and i would be happy to expand.

Oh and i know alot of things from countries (eg. Indonesia) who as a whole worship other gods, you have to be carful of too (that still fits into the above, about intentions, who...etc). Im not saying everything from there is evil either!!!

 

[WhiteFeather]

[font=&quot]"IDOLS - An image or anything used as an object of worship in place of the true God. Among the earliest objects of worship, regarded as symbols of deity, were meteoric stones, which the ancients believed to have been images of the gods sent down from heaven. From these they transferred their regard to rough unhewn blocks, to stone columns or pillars of wood, in which the divinity worshiped was supposed to dwell, and which were consecrated, like the sacred stone at Delphi, by being anointed with oil and crowned with wool on solemn days. Of the forms assumed by the idolatrous images we have not many traces in the Bible. Dagon, the fish-god of the Philistines, was a human figure terminating in a fish; and that the Syrian deities were represented in later times in a symbolical human shape we know for certainty. (We have personal experience casting Dagon out.) When the process of adorning the image was completed, it was placed in a temple or shrine appointed for it. 1 Corinthians 8:10; Jeremiah 7 and 19. From these temples the idols were sometimes carried in procession on festival days. Jeremiah 4, 26. Their priests were maintained from the idol treasury, and feasted upon the meats which were appointed for the idols' use."[/font]

[font=&quot]Please pray and ask The Lord if you are not sure if you should destroy something and throw it out. Deuteronomy 7:26 "Neither shall you bring an abomination (an idol) into your house, lest you become an accursed thing like it; but you shall utterly detest and abhor it, for it is an accursed thing".[/font]

[font=&quot]"IDOLATRY - Strictly speaking, denotes the worship of deity in a visible form, whether the images to which homage is paid are symbolical representations of the true God or of the false divinities which have been made the objects of worship in his stead.[/font]

[font=&quot]I. History of idolatry among the Jews. The first undoubted allusion to idolatry or idolatrous customs in the Bible is in the account of Rachel's stealing her father's teraphim. Gen. 31:19. During their long residence in Egypt the Israelites defiled themselves with the idols of the land, and it was long before the taint was removed. Joshua 24:14; Ezekiel 20:7. In the wilderness they clamored for some visible shape in which they might worship the God who had brought them out of Egypt, Exodus 32, until Aaron made the calf, the embodiment of Apis and emblem of the productive power of nature. During the lives of Joshua and the elders who outlived him they kept true to their allegiance; but the generation following, who knew not Jehovah nor the works He had done for Israel, swerved from the plain path of their fathers, and were caught in the toils of the foreigner. Judges 2. From this time forth their history becomes little more than a chronicle of the inevitable sequence of offence and punishment. Judges 2:12, 14. By turns each conquering nation strove to establish the worship of its national god. In later times the practice of secret idolatry was carried to greater lengths. Images were set up on the corn-floors, in the wine-vats, and behind the doors of private houses, Isaiah 57:8; Hosea 9:1,2; and to check this tendency the statute in Deuteronomy 27:15 was originally promulgated. Under Samuel's administration idolatry was publicly renounced, 1 Sam. 7:3-6; but in the reign of Solomon all this was forgotten, even Solomon's own heart being turned after other gods. I Kings 11:14. Rehoboam perpetuated the worst features of Solomon's idolatry, I Kings 14:22-24, erected golden calves at Bethel and at Dan, and by this crafty state policy severed forever the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. I Kings 12:26-33. The successors of Jeroboam followed in his steps, till Ahab. The conquest of the ten tribes by Shalmaneser was for them the last scene of the drama of abominations which had been enacted uninterruptedly for upwards of 250 years. Under Hezekiah a great reform was inaugurated, that was not confined to Judah and Benjamin, but spread throughout Ephraim and Manasseh, 2 Chron. 31:1, and to all external appearance idolatry was extirpated. But the reform extended little below the surface. Isaiah 29:13. With the death of Josiah ended the last effort to revive among the people a purer ritual, if not a purer faith. The lamp of David, which had long shed but a struggling ray, flickered for a while and then went out in the darkness of Babylonian captivity. Though the conquests of Alexander caused Greek influence to be felt, yet after the captivity a better condition of things prevailed, and the Jews never again fell into idolatry. The erection of synagogues has been assigned as a reason for the comparative purity of the Jewish worship after the captivity, while another cause has been discovered in the hatred for images acquired by the Jews in their intercourse with the Persians. [/font]

[font=&quot]II. Objects of idolatry. The sun and moon were early selected as outward symbols of all-pervading power, and the worship of the heavenly bodies was not only the most ancient but the most prevalent system of idolatry. Taking its rise in the plains of Chaldea, it spread through Egypt, Greece, Scythia, and even Mexico and Ceylon. Deuteronomy 4:10; 17:3; Job 31:20-28. In the later times of the monarchy, the planets or the zodiacal signs received, next to the sun and moon, their share of popular adoration. 2 Kings 23:5. Beast worship, as exemplified in the calves of Jeroboam, has already been alluded to. Of pure hero worship among the Semitic races we find no trace. The singular reverence with which trees have been honored is not without example is the history of the Hebrews. The terebinth (oak) at Mamre, beneath which Abraham built an altar, Genesis 12:7; 13:18, and the memorial grove planted by him at Beersheba, Genesis 21:33, were intimately connected with patriarchal worship. Mountains and high places were chosen spots for offering sacrifice and incense to idols, I Kings 11:7; 14:23; and the retirement of gardens and the thick shade of woods offered great attractions to their worshipers. 2 Kings 16:4; Isaiah 1:29; Hosea 4:13. The host of heaven was worshiped on the house-top. 2 Kings 23:12; Jeremiah 19:3; 32:29; Zephaniah 1:5. [/font]

[font=&quot](The modern objects of idolatry are less gross than the ancient, but are none the less idols.)[/font]

[font=&quot]Whatever of wealth or honor or pleasure is loved and sought before God and righteousness becomes an object of idolatry. [/font]

[font=&quot]III. Punishment of idolatry. Idolatry to an Israelite was a state offence, I Samuel 15:23, a political crime of the greatest character, high treason against the majesty of his king. The first and second commandments are directed against idolatry of every form. Individuals and communities were equally amenable to the rigorous code. The individual offender was devoted to destruction, Exodus 22:20; his nearest relatives were not only bound to denounce him and deliver him up to punishment, Deuteronomy 13:2-10, but their hands were to strike the first blow, when, on the evidence of two witnesses at least, he was stoned. Deuteronomy 17:2-5. To attempt to seduce others to false worship was a crime of equal enormity. Deuteronomy 13:6-10.[/font]

[font=&quot]IV. Attractions of idolatry. Many have wondered why the Israelites were so easily led away from the true God, into the worship of idols. (1) Visible, outward signs, with show, pageants, parades, have an attraction to the natural heart, which often fails to perceive the unseen spiritual realities. (2) But the greatest attraction seems to have been in licentious revelries and obscene orgies with which the worship of the Oriental idols was observed. This worship, appealing to every sensual passion, joined with the attractions of wealth and fashion and luxury, naturally was a great temptation to a simple, restrained, agricultural people, whose worship and laws demanded the greatest purity of heart and of life."[/font]

[font=&quot]"Housecleaning" is what we call getting rid of anything in your home that may cause you demonic problems. Look through your home as you pray and the Lord will let you know what items need to be destroyed that have become an idol to you. Any type of collection - dolls (roots come from voodoo), owls and frogs (abominations to the Lord, as stated in the Bible), unicorns (lust and financial problems), etc. You may have only one or two of these items, but they are just as deadly as a collection. We have read and heard countless testimonies of what these items can do. Dolls levitate, walk and talk; owls caused cancer and when destroyed the person was totally healed. Please pray and seek the Lord regarding which items you must destroy.[/font]

[font=&quot]Every time the Israelites started worshiping idols they came into captivity and bondage. The anger of the Lord burned against Israel when some of the silver and gold that was supposed to be destroyed was taken by Achan and hidden in his tent. Verse 25 of Joshua Chapter 7 reads: "And Joshua said, Why have you brought trouble on us? The Lord will trouble you this day. And all Israel stoned him and those with him with stones, and afterward burned their bodies with fire." 26) ...Then the Lord turned from the fierceness of His anger.[/font]

[font=&quot]In Genesis 31 Rachel stole her fathers idols and died because of it.[/font]

[font=&quot]These are just two incidents. This is not to bring fear upon you, but to let you know what our Lord thinks about idolatry. 1 Samuel 15:23 "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim (household good luck images). Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king."[/font]

[font=&quot]You do not have to worship any item for it to be idolatry. Just having these things in your home give demons legal right to be in your home. Deuteronomy 7:25 "The graven images of their gods you shall burn with fire. You shall not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it for yourselves, lest you be ensnared by it, for it is an abomination to the Lord your God. 26) Neither shall you bring an abomination (an idol) into your house, lest you become an accursed thing like it; but you shall utterly detest and abhor it, for it is an accursed thing." [/font]

[font=&quot]Do lots of research on items that you are not sure about. You may find that their origin is rooted in idolatry. SOME OBJECTS TO DESTROY: (See Lev. 11:13-21 and Deut. 14:7-19)[/font]

 

[WhiteFeather]

[font=&quot]LIST OF SCRIPTURES[/font]

[font=&quot]L - Ex. 20:4...........Graven Image[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Num. 23:8.......Can only curse if God curses (notice that God curses.)[/font]

[font=&quot]L - Deut. 7:25-26...Those who keep or own cursed objects. (You are cursed.)[/font]

[font=&quot]L - Deut. 14:7-19....Unclean animals (something for you to think about.)[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Deut. 21:23.......Anyone hanged is accursed of God.[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Deut. 32:5,17....Have corrupted themselves. Have worshipped devils(demons)[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Josh. 6:18..........Those who keep or own cursed objects (ARE CURSED.)[/font]

[font=&quot]C - II Sam. 7:29......Blessing of the Lord.[/font]

[font=&quot]L - Prov. 3:33.........Curse of the Lord on house of the wicked.[/font]

[font=&quot]L - Jer. 48:10..........Deceitful worker of the Lord is cursed.[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Gal. 3:13..........CHRIST has redeemed us from the curse (must be applied.)[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Col. 2:14-15....Blotting out ordinances against us.[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Rev. 12:11.......Overcome by word of testimony.[/font]

[font=&quot]C - Rev. 22:3.........No more curse in Heaven.[/font]

[font=&quot]"L" is scripture for lesson; "C" is scripture for cleaning your house.[/font]

[font=&quot]"The graven images of their gods you shall burn with fire, you shall not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it for yourself, lest you be ensnared by it; for it is an abomination to the Lord your God. Neither shall you bring an abomination (an idol) into your house, lest you be ensnared by it; for it is an abomination to the Lord your God" (Deut. 7:25-26).[/font]

[font=&quot]Demons are definitely attracted to houses by objects and literature that pertain to false religions, cults, the occult and spiritism. All such materials should be burned or otherwise destroyed. Houses or buildings which are suspect of demon infestation should be cleansed by the authority of the name of JESUS. Those who live in such places should stand on the provisions of the blood of JESUS CHRIST (Probably the greatest abomination to God is worshiping other gods in any form such as having an idol in your house.)[/font]

[font=&quot]NOTES ON WITCHCRAFT, SYMBOLS AND ACCURSED OBJECTS (EXCERPTS)In Satan worship, oftentimes the arms are crossed as a sign of submission to and being bound by the devil. (Also a sign of rebellion.)[/font]

[font=&quot]Often good luck charms, ankhs, astrological symbols and other jewelry with hex signs, etc. will cause interference with DELIVERANCE. Some objects, particularly rings, bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry which has been given to a person by someone in witchcraft will have curses and/or bondage in them.[/font]

[font=&quot]There is a resurgence of hex signs, and ancient geometric and mystical motifs which are being incorporated into designs for clothing, jewelry, decorative objects and china. In antique shops there are often selections of rings, pendants, pins and various kinds of jewelry which were originally designed to bring good luck and to act as a talisman to chase evil. Some of the most popular currently include: The Egyptian ankh (a cross with a loop at the top which was an ancient fertility symbol); the ancient witchcraft sign of the broken cross, popularly know as the peace symbol; Chais (consists of Hebrew characters spelling the word life); all kinds of Polynesian tikkis, figures, and other things; a wiggly tail which is called the "Italian horn"; protectors from the evil eye; a hand with the index and little fingers pointing up (a satanic witchcraft sign); and a great variety of crosses, clovers, stars, wishbones, lucky coins, mystic medals, horseshoes and other items.[/font]

[font=&quot]Another interesting thing is how many times in religious fetishes and statues there is a dangerous resident demon power.[/font]

[font=&quot]If it is necessary to do an exorcism in a house it is wise to clean the house spiritually afterward, to head off any trouble which might be caused by spirits remaining in the place. (Command the demons to leave the people, house and property.)[/font]

[font=&quot]A WORD ABOUT INCENSE (EXCERPTS)Believers must be careful about bringing incense into their homes. Most people are unaware that much of the incense sold in curio and novelty shops was manufactured by devotees of the Hare Krishna cult. Their wares are dedicated to this demon god of the Hindus and can cause much trouble.[/font]

[font=&quot]DOLLS (EXCERPTS)Dolls were believed to bring good luck to their owners; to make livestock give more milk; help win wars; and heal the sick. Only witch doctors or medicine men were allowed to handle them.[/font]

[font=&quot]The dictionary defines a doll as a small carved or molded figure which served as a cult object or representation of a nursery story, cartoon or puppet character.[/font]

[font=&quot]Both World Book and Britannica point out that dolls were buried with people and were supposed to be friends and servants in the spirit world.[/font]

Roman and Greek girls, in preparation for marriage would leave their dolls on the altar of the temples of Artemis and Diana. To this day multitudes of idol (demon) worshipers use dolls in pagan religious ceremonies.

[font=&quot]When the Lord commanded that "no graven images" were to be made, He wasn't being cruel and heartless. He knew the damage they could put upon people (Ex. 20:4). The Lord has also shown us that puppets are a deception and the Lord places a curse on those that use deceit (Jer. 48:10).[/font]

TO EXORCISE INANIMATE OBJECTS (EXCERPTS)

[font=&quot]In the case of objects dedicated to demons (idols, artifacts, etc.), the best course of action is to destroy them. However, it is well to check secondhand cars, homes, and apartments also because if the former owners had ouija boards, or other occult paraphernalia, or were involved in serious bondage to sin, then there is every reason to suspect that evil spirits could be lingering behind. These spirits can and will cause trouble to the new owners.[/font]

[font=&quot]Keep in mind that any prayers offered to anyone or anything other than God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit constitute prayers and/or worship to demons. Very often these are answered in the form of curses, for demons can and do respond to those who request of them. (If you know of demonic prayers against your family, break the curses placed against you.)[/font]

[font=&quot]We suggest that two Believers go on a mission such as this with Bible in hand. These should be destroyed: Look for little Mexican sun gods, idols, incense, Buddhas, hand carved objects from Africa or the Orient, Ouija boards, anything connected with astrology, horoscopes, fortune telling, and so on. Books or objects associated with witchcraft, good luck charms, or the cult religions (metaphysics, Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.), rock and roll records and tapes all fall in the category of things which have been often loaded with evil spiritual power.[/font]

[font=&quot]Verbally denounce Satan and his power, and all of his demon hosts and claim authority as a Believer-priest because of the name of JESUS CHRIST and the authority of His shed Blood. (There is more power in the spoken word.)[/font]

[font=&quot]Some Scripture which has proven useful in this includes: Rev. 12:11; 22:3; Col. 2:14-15; Gal. 3:13; Deut. 21:23; 32:5; Num. 23:8, 23; II Sam. 7:29. (Read out loud in the house.)In some cases the door lintel and window sills have been anointed by touching them with olive oil. Other things such as statues have been so anointed in JESUS name and many times the demonic power is checked or destroyed. Any specific areas of demonic activity or influence of which you are aware should be denounced by name (Prov. 3:33).[/font]

[font=&quot]SYMBOLS Many symbols are of demonic origin: Fleur-de-Lis - Britannica Encyclopedia gives this explanation. In India and in Egypt it was common decorating device used as a symbol of life and resurrection, the attribute of the god Horus. The Mobile Winged horse - Pegasus; FTD's symbol is Mercury or Hermes - the messenger of the gods, god of commerce also god of fraud and cunning. Caduceus the winged wand of Mercury - Doctors and the American Medical Profession. Nike is the goddess of victory (Athena). The cornucopia represents the goat mother [/font]

[font=&quot](Amaltheia) who suckled the infant-god in a cave, Zeus is said to have given it to her to insure a plenteous supply of food.When you read the scripture given at the beginning of this lesson you probably began to feel that all of the gods and goddess and all mythology is a collection of demon worship. Many of the gods and goddess are referred to in the Old Testament by the names the Hebrews would have used. All of them come from the old Chaldean Religion. Tammuz is mentioned in the Bible and the references to groves, temple prostitution etc. is about idle worship or demon worship. Everyone should do a little research into this and discover the original reason for all our holidays and symbols. Old encyclopedias are better that late editions because the latter editions leave out much information that is vital to us. Research the meaning of Biblical references to groves, temples, temple prostitutes, and celebrations in both Old and New Testaments. It will open you eyes to the revival of Satan and demon worship in America and to our coming judgment. God did not overlook the Hebrews worship of Satan and the demons and He promises not to overlook ours either. To really follow God demands that as soon as you learn of something you do or have that is an abomination to God you remove it from your life immediately. Your Christian friends may not agree with you and may criticize you. After you have done you research and have submitted it to God you follow His direction. [/font]

[font=&quot]REFERENCES (EXCERPTS WERE TAKEN FROM THESE REFERENCES.)[/font]

[font=&quot]1.[font=&quot] [/font][/font][font=&quot]"Should Houses be Cleansed of Evil Spirits", pp. 141-143, PIGS IN THE PARLOR[/font]

[font=&quot]2.[font=&quot] [/font][/font][font=&quot]"How to Exorcise Inanimate Objects", pp. 220-222, BATTLING THE HOSTS OF HELL[/font]

[font=&quot]3.[font=&quot] [/font][/font][font=&quot]"Biblical Curses", pp. 56-59, ANNIHILATING THE HOSTS OF HELL, BOOK I "Notes on Witchcraft, Symbols and Accursed Objects", pp. 18-20, CONQUERING THE HOSTS OF HELL[/font]

[font=&quot]4.[font=&quot] [/font][/font][font=&quot]"A Word About Incense", pp. 17-18, DEMOLISHING THE HOSTS OF HELL[/font]

[font=&quot]5.[font=&quot] [/font][/font][font=&quot]"Dolls", pp. 54-55, ANNIHILATING THE HOSTS OF HELL[/font]

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[IloveJesusMyFather3:16]

In my experience (& reading of the Bible) the sort of objects that can/do have spirits attached to them are things that are from, or represent cults, other religions and superstitions or evil in general (eg. statue of budda, or a morman 'bible', book on fung shi, taro cards, pictures of wizards or porn etc).

Also objects that are made by people practising evil things eg. occult, witchcraft. Alot of the time it is in the intention behind the object, what it was made for, who it was made by, whether it has had a curse/prayer prayed over it (that happens) and what the object had previously been used for (evil things).

This is not only with objects but with music too..

Amen. We gotta be careful and stay away from unholy things. You can even get demons from evil images off of tv or movies. I know HellBoy is kinda a kid's movie but it has a lot of witchcraft and disobediance to God in it. When I watched that movie, I got attacked soooooooo bad. I had nightmares for days. The Lord had to help me get rid of the demons. They were driving me nuts. THank you Father. I don't watch scary movies. I think in the Bible it says it is a sin to listen to the sound of murder and alot of people are doing this by watching filth on tv.....even regular family tv. It really grosses me out - all the sex and murders and filth on regular family tv. The Bible also says that our eyes are the window to our souls. Plus, Jesus has to look and listen to the stuff we look at and listen to and I don't want to make Jesus have to listen or watch filth. I love Him way too much.

 

[Jesusong]

Ok, I have a good question for anyone who wants to address it. I have heard it said (and preached) that everything we come in contact with has spirits i.e. if we buy a lottery ticket, we are opening ourselves to the spirit of greed, or love of money. Can someone explain this to me?

In the ealy to mid 70's there was a book out there titles "Pigs In TheParlor" by Winn Worley and he was teaching that everything had a demon attached to it. If you had a cold, you would have to bind the demon of the cold, or flu, or sneezes, etc. If you played rock music, there was a demon attached to that. Just about anything secular was demonic. (I feel bad for the John Denver or The Carpenters fans that were out there) If you were a guitar player and you played really fast "licks" , well, that was demonic too. This was also at the time when deliverance ministries were catching on. And this book was one of the main tools that were used. You had Christians running around believing that they were demon possessed. Things got pretty extreme back then before everything settled down.

This question reminded me of all that. Yes, there are some things that may have spiritual attachments to them, but in normal everday things like lottery tickets, etc. I wouldn't worry too much about any demon attached to it, ready to possess you as soon as you touch it. People would rather blame the devil for their own misfortunes, when the blame usually lies in the works of their own flesh.

 

[ChristianMuse]

Just like the comedian Flip Wilson kept saying in his skits... "The devil made me do it".

Gee... I hope I am not dating myself.

When we credit the enemy too much they gain psycological power over the weaker of the saints. The enemy, as the scriptures say:

2 Cor 2.11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

Know the tricks, power, limits and then resist the enemy in the name of Jesus, and they will flee from you.

 

[IloveJesusMyFather3:16]

 

[WhiteFeather]

amen..... none of us wants to give too much focus on the enemy or the wiles, but neither do we want to be ignorant, it is more likely dangerous to look under every stone or you may be surprised what you find there...
I would say it always would depend on the situation, now if someone was in bondage of gambling or other things perhaps for that person a lottery ticket could hold something else behind it...or addictive behaviours...
As with all things there are exceptions to the rules, and all things do not apply to every person or situation, but they do apply to someone each and every day...
As the enemy is out there and has a devise for our defeat whatever our weakness is he will attack the minute we let our guard down, and think it is harmless when it may be a lure.. He is constantly setting traps, and coming from all directions. From personal experience, I can have my armour on thinking I am winning the war, and the minute I let my shield down to look at the battle field I get bopped upside the head..... with something I never expected.
my humble opinion is all...
I would rather focus on God and praise him anyway all day if I could, then less chance of any kind of strong hold coming near me in any shape or form...
whoohoooooo Praise the Lord, his holy Name!