As Halloween approaches, there are a multitude of perspectives on how Christians should approach this cultural event. While the Bible does not directly address Halloween, it provides insights on topics such as light versus darkness, the spiritual realm, and wisdom. Here is a collection of Bible verses that can guide Christians in understanding and discerning how to navigate Halloween.
Bible Verses about Halloween
1. Ephesians 5:11 – Expose the Darkness
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” – Ephesians 5:11
Cross-References
2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?”
John 1:5 – “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
1 John 1:6 – “If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.”
2. Isaiah 5:20 – Woe to Those Who Call Evil Good
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” – Isaiah 5:20
Cross-References
Romans 12:9 – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
Proverbs 17:15 – “Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both.”
Amos 5:15 – “Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts.”
3. 3 John 1:11 – Imitate What is Good
“Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.” – 3 John 1:11
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Romans 12:21 – “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
1 Peter 3:11 – “They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”
Titus 2:7 – “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness.”
4. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 – Reject Every Kind of Evil
“Reject every kind of evil.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:22
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1 Timothy 6:11 – “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.”
James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
5. Romans 13:12 – Put on the Armor of Light
“The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” – Romans 13:12
Cross-References
Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
2 Corinthians 6:7 – “In truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left.”
Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
6. 1 Corinthians 10:21 – The Cup of the Lord
“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.” – 1 Corinthians 10:21
Cross-References
2 Corinthians 6:16 – “What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God.”
1 Corinthians 10:20 – “No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.”
James 4:4 – “You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God?”
7. Matthew 5:14 – Light of the World
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Cross-References
Philippians 2:15 – “So that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
John 8:12 – “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”
Ephesians 5:8 – “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”
8. 2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of Power, Love, and Discipline
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
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Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.”
1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.”
Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
9. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – Detestable Practices
“Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord. Because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you.” – Deuteronomy 18:10-12
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Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.”
Leviticus 20:6 – “I will set my face against anyone who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute themselves by following them, and I will cut them off from their people.”
Isaiah 8:19 – “When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God?”
10. Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is My Light
“The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
Cross-References
Psalm 118:6 – “The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Isaiah 12:2 – “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.”
Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
11. John 3:19-21 – Light Has Come Into the World
“This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” – John 3:19-21
Cross-References
1 John 1:7 – “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”
Isaiah 9:2 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”
Ephesians 5:13 – “But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.”
12. Proverbs 4:18-19 – Path of the Righteous
“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.” – Proverbs 4:18-19
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Psalm 37:6 – “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
Job 22:28 – “What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your ways.”
John 11:10 – “It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light.”
13. 2 Corinthians 4:6 – Light of the Knowledge of God’s Glory
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 4:6
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Genesis 1:3 – “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
2 Peter 1:19 – “We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”
1 John 1:5 – “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”
14. James 1:17 – Father of the Heavenly Lights
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17
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Psalm 84:11 – “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”
1 Timothy 6:16 – “Who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever.”
Malachi 3:6 – “‘I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.”
15. 1 Peter 2:9 – Called Out of Darkness
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
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Exodus 19:5-6 – “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”
Colossians 1:13 – “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.”
16. Galatians 5:16 – Live by the Spirit
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” – Galatians 5:16
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Romans 8:4 – “In order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”
Romans 13:14 – “Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Ephesians 4:24 – “And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
17. Psalm 23:4 – Fear No Evil
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
Cross-References
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”
Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
18. Matthew 6:13 – Deliver Us from Evil
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” – Matthew 6:13
Cross-References
John 17:15 – “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Psalm 121:7 – “The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life.”
19. Mark 1:27 – Authority Over Unclean Spirits
“The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, ‘What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.'” – Mark 1:27
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Luke 4:36 – “All the people were amazed and said to each other, ‘What words these are! With authority and power he gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!'”
Matthew 8:16 – “When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.”
Acts 19:15 – “One day the evil spirit answered them, ‘Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?'”
20. Daniel 10:12-13 – Spiritual Warfare
“Then he continued, ‘Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.'” – Daniel 10:12-13
Cross-References
Ephesians 6:12 – “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
2 Kings 6:17 – “And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.’ Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
Jude 1:9 – “But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, ‘The Lord rebuke you!'”
21. Colossians 3:2 – Set Your Mind on Things Above
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2
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Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 – “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
22. Romans 16:20 – God of Peace
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” – Romans 16:20
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Genesis 3:15 – “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
1 Thessalonians 5:23 – “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through.”
Hebrews 13:20-21 – “Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will.”
23. Proverbs 3:7 – Fear the Lord
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” – Proverbs 3:7
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Isaiah 5:21 – “Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.”
Proverbs 8:13 – “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.”
Job 28:28 – “And he said to the human race, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'”
24. Psalm 91:11 – Angels’ Protection
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” – Psalm 91:11
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Matthew 4:6 – “‘If you are the Son of God,’ he said, ‘throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘“He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”'”
Hebrews 1:14 – “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
25. Job 1:6-7 – Satan Roaming the Earth
“One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. The LORD said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.'” – Job 1:6-7
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Zechariah 3:1 – “Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him.”
Revelation 12:10 – “Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.'”
26. Psalm 119:105 – Lamp for My Feet
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
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Proverbs 6:23 – “For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life.”
John 12:46 – “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.”
27. Hebrews 4:12 – The Living Word
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
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Matthew 4:4 – “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’'”
Jeremiah 23:29 – “‘Is not my word like fire,’ declares the LORD, ‘and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?'”
Ephesians 6:17 – “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
28. John 17:17 – Sanctified by Truth
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” – John 17:17
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Psalm 119:160 – “All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”
2 Timothy 2:15 – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”
Colossians 1:5 – “The faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel.”
29. 1 John 4:4 – Greater is He
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4
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John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
f – “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
30. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 – Divine Power
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
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1 Timothy 1:18 – “Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well.”
31. Revelation 12:11 – Overcome by the Blood
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” – Revelation 12:11
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Hebrews 2:14 – “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—”
1 John 5:6 – “This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood.”
32. Philippians 4:7 – Peace of God
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
Cross-References
Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”
John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
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Final Thought
As Christians consider how to engage with Halloween, it is essential to reflect on the broader spiritual truths outlined in the Scriptures. These verses remind us of our calling to be set apart, to live as children of light, and to discern wisely between what is good and evil. Dressing up in costumes or enjoying the cultural aspects of Halloween can be done with mindfulness and an understanding of our identity in Christ.
Moreover, Halloween can also be an opportunity for sharing the light and love of Jesus with our communities. By reframing our focus on God’s word and aligning our actions with His teachings, we can engage with the world around us without compromising our faith. Remember that while cultural festivities come and go, the eternal truths of God’s word guide us in every aspect of life. As we navigate these cultural terrains, let the peace, joy, and wisdom from Christ be our guiding light.