On Occult Philosophy

He breaks a limb for him or even his neck, and thus has become his executioner.

Therefore, the ceremonial Nigromantici necromancers should watch very carefully what they do and use this chapter as a mirror. For thus they make themselves servants and let the spirits remain masters and executioners over them. Therefore, a master does not let himself be mocked by a servant, nor does he do what the servant wants; rather, the servant must do what the master wants. Likewise, the executioner does not do what the evildoer wants, nor does he show him mercy at his request, but he does what he has in command from the authorities or what his office entails. Thus, the evil spirits are also God’s executioners; they also do nothing without the command and behest of their authority, that is, the high majesty of God. Therefore I say here that the conjurations are against God, His word, law, and also against the light of nature, and such things should be strictly forbidden, not only against the spirits but also to be used for roots, herbs, stones, etc., and similar things, especially against people.