On Poke'mon website, you will find tips, explanations and ads that encourage you to express darker side of human nature. You will be able to link onto other occult games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. “The children's pastors at our local church sent some information home about ‘Poke’mon’ and their concern as to what these little creatures represented. They had pulled descriptions of different characters off of Poke’mon website and I was shocked to read some of alarming names and functions of these pocket monsters,” Joni Lamb comments.

In these types of games, you become master. Similar to contemporary witchcraft, you wield your power. Your arm, mind, Poke'mon or other action figures are channel for spiritual forces. Christians are taught to say, "Thy will be done" whereas in these types of games, player is taught to say "My will be done."

To win, player must follow rules. Obedience is mandatory and is validated by instant rewards or positive reinforcement. After repetitive practice, player now knows that if he obeys, he will be rewarded. He develops new habits and eventually player learns to de-value life and will think of murder, robbery and assault as normal behavior.

Joni Lamb warns “Poke’mon deceives and distorts clear cut issues of what is right and wrong. Poke’mon takes seemingly innocent creatures and gives them power to give you power and delve into a spiritual realm full of darkness.”

As Christians, how should we determine whether a game is occult? First, what does game teach you? About power? About magic? About God? About yourself? Look for obvious and subtle messages. Second, does it have anything to do with supernatural power? What is source of that power? Does it agree or oppose with God says in Bible? Third, what does it teach about violence or immorality and their consequences? Fourth, does game have symbols or characteristics that link it to New Age or occult powers? Fifth, does it build godly character?

Remember that God tells us in Phillipians 4:7-8, "And peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, 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."

Once you've been involved with Poke'mon or occult role-playing games, you must do following:

1) get rid of trading cards, video games, taped episodes--anything with Poke'mon on it.

2) you must repent of your involvement in occult. God says in I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Ask God to wash you in Jesus' blood that was shed on cross and cleanse your from your sin.

3) you must not become involved in occult again. Don't start watching Poke'mon television series again or hang out with people who are Poke'mon traders.

Don't take my word for it, research Poke'mon for yourself and ask God for wisdom concerning it. James 1:5 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." Pray for God's guidance. He will never steer you wrong.

2. Ask God For Help. In II Corinthians 12:9, God tell us “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Think about that for a moment. In our times of weakness, we can count on God to be strong for us. If we team up with God, we can conquer anything. Romans 8:37 promises that “we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

Philippians 4:13 states that “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Never be afraid to ask God for help because without Him, beating a bad habit is like digging yourself out of bottom of Grand Canyon. It’s an uphill battle.

3. Make A Decision. I will–when said together, those two words can be strongest words in English language. Why? Because they denote choice. Even in Garden of Eden, we find humans making their own choices. Eve could have chose not to talk to serpent. She could have decided not to eat fruit. Adam could have refused fruit when Eve offered it to him.

Every day we make choices. Will I have soup or salad? Will I cheat at golf? Will I give back extra change cashier gave me? Every day we make up our minds to do right thing or to do wrong thing. But when faced with a choice, humans usually choose wrong thing because it is easier to give into temptations than to say “no.”

So, we must train ourselves to choose right option. Whenever you have to choose between right and wrong, take a moment and determine which is wrong option and which is right. If you don’t know, ask yourself what would happen if you picked a certain option. If it would result in someone being hurt or in something that is contrary to God’s Word, it is wrong choice.

4. Find Someone To Talk To. James 5:16 advises us to “Confess your faults one to another that ye may be healed...” As I said before, when we leave things in dark, they continue to have a hold over us. In order to stop this cycle, we must find someone to confess our habits and addictions to. Once it is out in open, then you will begin to heal in that area of your life. Make sure to find someone you can trust to talk to. You don’t want your sins to be broadcast all over your church, your neighborhood or your school. Instead go to your minister, youth pastor, parents, school counselor or a close friend.

Expose your bad habits and addictions to God’s light, and you will be amazed at how quickly they will crumble under heat.