Leviticus 19:26

Blood. Some translate this injunction, “Ye shall not eat any flesh with the blood in it.” The blood was to be drained from any animal slaughtered for food. To this day conscientious Jews observe this rule, and wherever possible have their own slaughtering houses. Elsewhere, on certain days the priest is present at the slaughtering of animals for Jewish use, to see that this and other rules are observed. Such meat is said to be “kosher,” and marked accordingly. Christians, as a rule, pay little attention to this health ordinance, forgetful that it was only on this condition that God originally permitted the use of flesh food (Gen. 9:4). The same restriction was later enjoined upon Gentile Christians (Acts 15:20,29).

Enchantment. This probably refers to charms and incantations, which, though not in themselves immoral or licentious, tended to superstition and idolatry. It is astonishing to find that many today are still influenced by superstitious beliefs. Even reputable newspapers carry information on “lucky” and “unlucky” days. Men profess to be able to foretell the future by the position of the stars, and to advise what should or should not be done on certain days. Fortunetellers and spirit mediums flourish by the thousands, and millions are deceived by them. Some carry charms in their pockets or on their persons, nail horseshoes over their doors; others “knock on wood” lest evil befall them. Many will not begin or perform certain tasks on a Friday. The number 13 is thought to be unlucky. Some think a black cat an evil omen on a journey, and have been known to go back and begin their journey anew. Some refuse to walk under a ladder, and others again claim to cure certain sicknesses by throwing an object behind their back on a moonless night. Anciently such things were taken more seriously than they are today, and there was danger lest Israel delve further into the magic of the nations about them.