For me, I quit celebrating Christmas when I learned of its pagan origin, and what the Saturnalia was all about.
I feel the Bible only authorizes the observance of Christ death.
But reasons to not judge those who celebrate, and to understand those who do not, must be considered.
For me, the Bible says to worship the Father in spirit and truth.
The truth for me is Jesus was born near the beginning of October. Truth is there is no bible reference to celebrate it. The scriptures also say to do all things for God's glory. Does Christmas bring glory to God? Keep in mind that truth, not lies, bring God glory. 1Cor.10:31
There are many Christians who have been taught to celebrate it, and genuinely believe that God wants them too. Neither group should judge the other.
We can see in Revelation 2 and 3, that Jesus counsels all the churches, and some are teaching falsely. In time the whole truth will be revealed, for sure when Jesus makes his second coming manifest.
Revelation says we will be judged individually according to our deeds.
We should be trying to live according to Jesus deeds; Rev.2:26 And to him that conquers and observes my deeds down to the end I will give authority over the nations..see also Rev.20:12.
Colossians 2:16 Therefore let no man judge you in eating and drinking or in respect of a festival or of an observance of the new moon or of a sabbath; 17) for THOSE things are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality belongs to Christ.
Judgment was not to be made about Jewish holidays. Some feel this also applies to 'Christian holidays,' but we need to use caution and prayer in deciding how we are going to practice truth and giving in our lives.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit, and those worshiping him must worship with spirit and truth. (Jesus said)
I feel the Bible only authorizes the observance of Christ death.
But reasons to not judge those who celebrate, and to understand those who do not, must be considered.
For me, the Bible says to worship the Father in spirit and truth.
The truth for me is Jesus was born near the beginning of October. Truth is there is no bible reference to celebrate it. The scriptures also say to do all things for God's glory. Does Christmas bring glory to God? Keep in mind that truth, not lies, bring God glory. 1Cor.10:31
There are many Christians who have been taught to celebrate it, and genuinely believe that God wants them too. Neither group should judge the other.
We can see in Revelation 2 and 3, that Jesus counsels all the churches, and some are teaching falsely. In time the whole truth will be revealed, for sure when Jesus makes his second coming manifest.
Revelation says we will be judged individually according to our deeds.
We should be trying to live according to Jesus deeds; Rev.2:26 And to him that conquers and observes my deeds down to the end I will give authority over the nations..see also Rev.20:12.
Colossians 2:16 Therefore let no man judge you in eating and drinking or in respect of a festival or of an observance of the new moon or of a sabbath; 17) for THOSE things are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality belongs to Christ.
Judgment was not to be made about Jewish holidays. Some feel this also applies to 'Christian holidays,' but we need to use caution and prayer in deciding how we are going to practice truth and giving in our lives.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit, and those worshiping him must worship with spirit and truth. (Jesus said)
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