Every generation has those who think they can play games with the spiritual realm without consequence. But God makes it clear in His Word that our actions, even those made in jest, carry eternal weight. The apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12 that “we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” What may seem like a prank, a passing trend or even a silly indulgence can open the door to a very real enemy who seeks to steal, kill and destroy.
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Selling a Soul for Dolls
A story out of Moscow shows just how reckless this can become. As reported by Dexerto, Karina, a 26-year-old woman, agreed to sell her soul after seeing an unusual offer online. Dmitry, a marketing specialist, had posted the offer as a prank, asking if anyone would sign their soul away for cash. To his surprise, Karina accepted. According to the outlet, “26-year-old Karina signed her soul over to Dmitry in a legitimate, physical contract that she signed with her own blood. In exchange, she got a little over one grand, which she quickly spent on a collection of Labubu dolls and a concert ticket.”
Dmitry celebrated the deal online, boasting, “Bought my first soul. The contract is signed in blood. I feel like Davy Jones, no less!” The Russian Orthodox Church rebuked both parties, warning that Karina had “chosen the side of evil” and could face “moral and personal decline, illness, suffering and even death.” They added that in their interpretation, Dmitry “is now Satan, since he bought a soul.”
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The Bible’s Warning on Blood Magic
The church’s words may sound severe to a culture that laughs at such things, but biblically they are true. God condemns blood rituals and occult practices. Leviticus 17:11 tells us, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood,” which is precisely why blood is never to be toyed with or used in dark covenants. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 warns, “There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord.”
Opening Doors to Demonic Influence
By signing her name in blood, Karina stepped into the oldest form of sorcery known to mankind: blood magic. The world may shrug its shoulders, but spiritually she entered into a covenant with evil. And the enemy never plays fair. When people make agreements like this, whether in jest or sincerity, they invite demonic influence. That can show up in oppression, torment, and in severe cases, even possession. This is not superstition. It is the reality of the spiritual battlefield.
Labubu Dolls and Obsession
What makes this worse is the object of Karina’s obsession. Labubu dolls have become the latest collectible craze, yet many have noted their eerie, unsettling imagery, with some calling them outright demonic. Whether or not the dolls themselves carry spiritual weight, the fact that a young woman gave up her soul for them speaks volumes. What does it say when someone values a toy collection more than their eternal destiny?
A Warning for Our Culture
This story is a snapshot of where culture is drifting. People are so hungry for meaning, identity or status that they are willing to trade the priceless gift of their soul for trinkets, experiences or fleeting attention online. Jesus asked in Matthew 16:26, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Karina’s case is a literal demonstration of this warning. She gave up her soul for dolls and a concert ticket. The absurdity only highlights the tragedy.
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Guard Your Heart and Mind
Christians, we must treat this as a warning. The devil disguises spiritual bondage as fun, trends or cultural fads. The world calls it entertainment. God calls it dangerous. Proverbs 4:23 tells us, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” We cannot afford to toy with the demonic or shrug off stories like this. They are evidence of a spiritual drift that leaves hearts vulnerable to deception and destruction.
Guard your heart. Guard your mind. Guard your words and your actions. Every decision carries spiritual consequences. Agreements matter. Covenants matter. And souls matter.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
