Thread: Is it wrong to celebrate 'Christmas'?

[QUOTE=Farm Truck;17827]I'd like to see in scripture where the Holy Spirit leads us to celebrate Christmas.
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It's in the book of Bing Crosby, Chapter 10 White Christmas, verses 1-20

Originally Posted by Bookman

Paul's answer:

One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God (Romans 14:5-10)

Thank you

Originally Posted by Femme*

Bottom line.. if one is convicted about doing Christmas, they shouldn't do it.

That doesn't mean they need to try to convince everyone else to not.. I believe that would be the Holy Spirit's job.

Right...some refuse to celebrate birthdays too, for religious reasons...as if saying happy birthday to someone and saying I am glad you were born is idolatry..

Farm Truck....do you suffer from a fear of being deceived? If so, you should repent!

BTW....I think you've read everyone's responses completely wrong. I don't believe anyone feels "guilty" for having a Christmas tree. On any level. That's quite an arrogant accusation....as if an anonymous dude on the internet trying to lecture others about their own personal lives and decorating choices, has the power to make them feel guilty.

It also may surprise you to know that everyone posting in this thread has heard these arguments probably 12,385 times.

It may also surprise you that I don't have xmas trees in my home. Never have. Too much room taken, too much trouble. But I think when decorated nicely, they are pretty. But they aren't for me.

Originally Posted by Farm Truck

I'm simply stating that Christmas is one of many false teachings in the latter days (the days between Jesus' resurrection, and when He returns to start His 1000 year reign) that many make into an idol

And, there are no scriptural references showing the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ is leading God's people to partake in pagan rituals.

So, getting all upset claiming I'm "judging" you ... sounds like a guilty dawg barking... it kinda sounds like deep down inside you know the Lord is saying He is not involved in Christmas.

If some people don't celebrate it unto the Lord, it's their right. But don't judge others who do not observe due to Christmas not being of the Lord and due to scripture not directing us to do Christmas.

The Christianization of Pagan holidays began about the fourth century A.D. when the Roman Emperor Constantine, became (or feigned becoming) a Christian. In order to consolidate his rule, he incorporated the Pagan holidays and festivals into the church ritual - attracting the Pagans, but he gave the holidays and festivals new "Christian" names and identities - thus appeasing the Christians. Over the centuries, this practice has continued until the present time where we find the two systems, Paganism and Christianity, almost indistinguishable.

This is the adversary's clever deception - paganism dressed up in Christian clothes! It's still nothing more than paganism, and it's too bad that so many Christian churches have wholeheartedly embraced this deception.

Why can't I edit my comment it was only 3 days ago

Originally Posted by Cardinal TT

Why can't I edit my comment it was only 3 days ago

I'm not sure, you'd have to ask krys, but if you pm me what you want changed I'll do it for you.

my bushes r decorated and my grinch hat in hand,
i look forward to christmas as only wheeze can.
my fur alls a sparkle with glitter and cheer,
knowing that soon saint nick will appear.
all the presents r bought the gift cards exchanged,
pagan practices withstanding i enjoy christmas without shame.
yes its true that rome started this shtick,
but when u miss the forest for the tree's i pity u my friend for ur's is a stickywick.
so in closing my friend to u this i will say,
merry christmas to you and to u a good day....

FT! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!