I've seen several articles on Facebook regarding whether or not Christians should participate in the *holiday* called Halloween. In response to this article ...
http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/christian-trends/is-there-a-reasonable-middle-ground-for-christians-at-halloween.html
I wrote, "So now we're looking for "reasonable middle ground"? This is the path to apostasy. Once you are aware what the traditions of men stem from you should no longer follow as tho blind. NEVER seek *middle ground*, always seek Jesus & His will."
And this article http://www1.cbn.com/questions/should-christians-celebrate-halloween/ inspired me to write this blog post.
Here are more of my thoughts ...
* Compromising on the "traditions of men" is dangerous. Remember what Jesus said,
Mat 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Mar 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Mat 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
* Consider this, would God or Jesus go trick or treating? Will that be something we'll be celebrating in the millennial kingdom?
2Co 6:14-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
* Come out of the world, satan's ways ...
Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
I'm with the bible on this and that goes for Christmas & Easter. I think it's OK, for these two holidays, to have a nice turkey dinner and perhaps put up some lights for color and flare during an otherwise boring winter, but nothing to do with *santa* as that has nothing to do with Christ. We should not be celebrating Easter, it's not biblical, we should rather be celebrating the Hebrew Passover, which is all about Jesus.
The word *holiday* originates from the Hebrew words *Holy Days* in which in some form or other and mostly unknown to those that live in the land of Israel ... these days they celebrate are all about Jesus. These are the days we should celebrate, NOT the traditions of men.
That's my thoughts on the issue of pagan *holidays*. Once you know the origins of these *holidays* you are then responsible for your actions regarding them. I think the bible is pretty clear on the matter.
Finally, I am not against celebrating the fall harvest. Go ahead and display pumpkins (without the nasty teeth, etc), fall leaves & colors, and have a great fall harvest dinner. Remember to -give thanks- for His mercy endures forever!
God bless you in Jesus, thanks for reading ;o}
