What does the Bible say about the gospel and sorcery?

In Acts 19, we see clear examples of how sorcerers responded to the gospel. Some, like the sorcerers in Ephesus, came to believe in Jesus and publicly renounced their magical practices, burning their books and items associated with sorcery. This signifies a profound transformation brought on by the gospel, demonstrating its power to change lives completely. Others, however, resisted the message, as illustrated by Elymas the sorcerer in Acts 13 who attempted to oppose the apostles, ultimately facing judgment for his efforts. This theme underscores the dual response to the gospel: belief or rejection, with no neutral ground.