When Paul wrote of his concern to the churches in Galatia he described them as “foolish” – (Gal 3:1, 3), for seeking to be perfected by the flesh – e.g., via circumcision. For suffering many things in vain, as their salvation was endangered – (Gal 5:4-8). Paul wondered if they had been “bewitched” – (Gal 3:1). Paul used a word (baskaino) which means “fascinate, bewitch, charmed, overpower” (Strong’s). Led astray by charming misrepresentations. Paul sought to reason with them – (Gal 3:1-5) Was not Christ clearly portrayed to them as crucified, had they not received the Spirit by the hearing of faith rather than by the works of the Law, had not the One who supplied the Spirit done so through the hearing of faith?
Is it possible today, could we face similar dangers today? Might someone “bewitch” us through false teaching? Should we not be led by spiritual reasoning (Rom. 10:17; Rom. 3:4, 4:3), rather than charming, and bewitching claims of men?
We may indeed find ourselves “Bewitched” for the Scriptures reveal there is A CLEAR AND EVER PRESENT DANGER…