Witchcraft as a work of the flesh manifests in three ways: 1) Manipulation, 2) Intimidation, 3) Domination. Derek Prince says, “Wherever you encounter domination, you can be sure that it is Satanic. That is not how God rules people.”​

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He continues, "The dictionary defines witchcraft as 'the art of magical powers, or an alluring or seductive charm or influence.' God’s Word goes even further to identify witchcraft as the universal, primeval religion of fallen humanity. When the human race turned from God in rebellion, the power that moved in was witchcraft. Different people groups practice distinctive forms of witchcraft, but certain elements are common to almost all of them. One purpose common to all forms of witchcraft is control. Whenever any religious activity seeks to control other people, the influence of witchcraft is probably at work."​