As fall comes near with its beautiful vibrant orange, yellow and brown colors. So, does the Halloween season with a never-ending choice of costumes and sweet treats to give away. But, there's always that one question that may be lingering in some Christian's mind. Do we celebrate this holiday? Am I going against God? Or Is this the devil's Holiday to trick children? Well, this is my thoughts on this whole idea.
But, let me take to you back to when I first realized this holiday is considered bad or questionable. See when I was a child a church lady and her daughter questioned me about Halloween. It that the right word well it is now. Regardless I continued doing it for the candy. Seriously its free candy who wouldn't. When I had kids I didn't even care I dressed them in pumpkin costumes. How adorable is that right.
As my faith grew and I gained more knowledge through reading my bible I started questioning my ways. Is it right with God to celebrate Halloween?
Perhaps this the question you have and that's why you're here reading this blog post. So, some bible verse comes to mind when I pray about this.
The first bible verse one is "This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad today!" Psalm 118:24. Every day the Lord had made and he made it with perfection and rested on the seventh day to admire his world.
The second bible verse is: But maybe you don’t want to serve the Lord. You must choose for yourselves today. You must decide whom you will serve. You may serve the gods that your people worshiped when they lived on the other side of the Euphrates River. Or you may serve the gods of the Amorites who lived in this land. As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
So, on this day who did you glorify, and who's way did you follow? As a family did you commit a sing against God?
The way I look at it anyone can commit a crime anytime not just on Halloween. There are people out there that practice being a Witch throughout the year. The point is as a Christian household who do you exemplify in this world. If you're getting candy by dressing your children up I think it's safe. Can you find a bible verse that tells you it wrong? You can shut the lights off and ignore this whole thing.
But, after some research and thought I didn't see why I needed to off the light. I thought I could shine that light on this occasion.
Here's how:
1. Talking to my family about this topic and why we don't need to participate in scary Halloween stuff
2. Put bible verses or tracts in the Halloween treat bag
3. Finding alternatives to Halloween such as truck or treat or harvest festival
4. Be strict with the costume my children choose to wear
5. Don't participate in this day at all.
I mean it's a start to October 31..... it's still a day God made. Having an event on that day shouldn't alter our Christian values. If it's affecting our values consider changing our thoughts and behavior. Be fully equipped with your amour of God because every day we battle with our enemy.
So, let me know in the comment section below your views on this topic.
Here are some more videos you can watch for more information:
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? by Allen Parr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQT-TgpxXV0
2. Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? | Halloween and Christianity | GotQuestions.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-SB4LPF-U
I hope this helped you
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