WITCHCRAFT

1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. .....
Rebellion - (resisting God-ordained Authority) is as the sin of witchcraft, (ie: dealing with demons or hearing voices not of the Holy Spirit). People who practice witchcraft - caught under the fear of satan, do not prosper, but those who live daily by FAITH and PATIENCE INHERIT THE PROMISES OF GOD!

Galatians 5:19-20 Works of the flesh are manifest...witchcraft... 
We always identify witchcraft with demons, but it starts with the flesh. Being disobedient to the Lord and obeying your flesh could cause demon activity of witchcraft. Deep regret in a person's life, which is the work of the flesh, if it's unrepentant, demon activity of witchcraft could manifest.

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare...
This is a perfect example of the work of the flesh, which could activate demon manipulation - witchcraft. Watch out for people who try to control you!

2 Samuel 15:6 ...Absalom stole the hearts of the people...
When someone tries to stop you from going to the King for counsel, by their deceitful words of prophecies, beware! - they want to contol you and that's witchcraft. Witchcraft works in various degrees. When an individual starts to reject God-ordained Authority and appoints self in Authority, through pride this person controls others.