Deuteronomy 18:9–13 and Halloween Costumes
Deuteronomy 18:9–13 forbids God's people from learning and imitating the religious practices of surrounding nations, naming divination, sorcery, consulting spirits and child sacrifice. It says nothing about costumes or festivals as such, so it cannot be used to declare a costume a sin.
What Does 1 John 2:15 Mean? Context, Theology, and Application
John rules out a divided heart: love for the Father and love for the world cannot both hold the same person, so allegiance has to be settled.