Should Christ really be in Christmas?

Alright...... so I decided the other day that I wasn't going to do a Christmas post... buuuut the more I thought about it and after watching this video that is embedded later in the this post. I decided I had to.  And I don't mean to offend anyone here because I know Christmas is very special to a lot people but I think this is an issue that really needs to be thought about. These are my thoughts over the last few weeks :)

Most Christians either are ignorant of these facts or they know them and don't want to think about it or they simply justify it in one way or another. The fact is... if Christ were here on earth, would he really take part in all these Christmas celebrations.... or would he even want his name put to holiday that today is mostly about greed and commercialism? I honestly don't think that he'd want anything to do with ANY of it.

Greed and commercialism are just some of the basics that we all know about and some of us take part in them and some don't. But what about December 25th...? the day that Christmas is celebrated on....... I'm going to make this date the focus of this post. It is the winter solstice and also was the biggest holiday of the year in pagan Rome and much of the traditions they practiced back then are still practiced now but in the name of Christ.. gift giving, tree, etc? How can our holy Saviour be honored by these traditions and how can he NOT be offended by the fact that we celebrate his birth on a day first dedicated to other heathen gods when in fact Dec 25th is not even the day of his birth.  Do you really believe that Christ would be okay with that? Christmas was even outlawed by our forefathers .  This short video talks some about that and Dec 25th. Its only a little over 3 min long and is definitely worth watching!

There are some other great short videos by the same guy!

So why do you celebrate Christmas? I know a lot of you will say that its all about Christ for you.. but really... is it?  When you look forward to Christmas do you look forward to celebrating our Saviors birth or do you look forward to the gifts, festivities, food? I think if most of you were honest with yourself, it wouldn't be about Christ!  But wait.... should it be? The Bible doesn't mention it or command us to celebrate it.... we actually know very little about His birth. So... you celebrate it to honor Him? Do you think that celebrating our holy, spotless, and perfect Saviors birth on a corrupted day could possibly be honoring to Him?  

Why December 25th?  I say if you want to celebrate a holiday on December 25.... being the day that the Romans dedicated to their god.. Leave Christ out of it, it is not in His Character to have ANYTHING to do with the worship and traditions of other gods and neither should it be in ours. Its comparable to taking a buddist holiday that you like celebrating and because you don't want to give it up.. you replace budda with Christ, saying that its all about Christ. I know most Christians don't do that intentionally but its how celebrating Christ birth on Dec 25th most likely started.  Christs birth was an amazing thing and worthy of more honor than that.  We should be celebrating his birth every day and in  a way that doesn't need decorations and festivities but through wholly honoring him with our hearts and in every thought and action.

Christmas is not the kind of holiness that our Saviour deserves... its is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike and that alone should be enough for us to see what it is really about... Soooo, thats all I have to say about it! Thanks so much for reading and please seek God about this and every area in your life because you must know in your heart what He thinks about it.

I'm not trying to condemn anyone for celebrating it at all. That is between you and God. This is simply what I feel like God has shown me and you shouldn't believe it unless YOU know it to be the truth. :)

This post is not up for debate! I'd love to hear any thoughts and comments you might have but I won't be  discussing this online.

Truth ... Worth dying for!

Our Friend, Gods Enemy

I read this a long time ago in an email forward and just recently I heard someone in my family sharing this story out of a 'Home Schcool Digest'. It goes right along with something I've been thinking and wondering about that I think is a huge stumbling block for Christians today.

When Matt was very young, his parent introduced him to a family friend. Matt was excited because he had someone to play with; his parents were pleased because he could entertain Matt when they were busy.

As the years went by, Matt and his friend spent countless hours together playing video games, watching sports, music videos, and reality shows. In time, things changed.... his friend began to used profanity and was disrespectful toward his family. Although his mother and father disapproved, what could they do?  His friend was like a family member now. He taught Matt how to dress, how to act, and even how to treat others. Although his parents wouldn't admit it, he tough them a thing or two as well.

Once Matt reached his teen years, his friends influence was obvious. Matt spent more time with him than with his family. Matt's dad a mom were always gone, so his friend taught him about life. He introduced Matt to alcohol, drugs, and pornography. He explained that sex before marriage wasn't a bad thing; everybody was doing it. Surprisingly, Matt's parents allowed his friend to continue to live in their home. After all, they enjoyed his company;  he was a great entertainer. 

When Matt grew older, he realized that the friendship should never have continued. He believe that his friend's influence encouraged his dad's affair, his mom's problem with alcohol, and eventually, their divorce; the impact of Matt's friend on him was just as devastating.

Today, with full knowledge of the damage done, Matt still allows his friend to live with him, and amazingly, he still listens to his advice. 

So if you don't know Matt's friend, you are probably thinking right now... why would Matt or his parents tolerate such evil and let it into their home to the point where it tears them down and effects them that way?

I'm going to say that most of us have a friend like that and allow ourselves the pleasure of being friends even when this  'friend' is the enemy of God and in opposition to His word and law. Matt's friends name was television. 


Okay, so I know what you are thinking. "Not all movies are bad". I agree and I think some can even be edifying and beneficial. But I'm gonna talk a little bit about the other side... the kind of movies that are filled with and make humor of lies, sexual immorality, blasphemy, filthiness  and things that are opposed to God... things that should not be once named among us. Yet we make them our friend.

 Ephesians5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be NOT ye therefore partakers with them

Movies today are literally filled with blasphemy. Mocking God, taking the Lords Name in vain and making humor of immorality... and yet... we still watch them... for fun, entertainment, to get away? Would you expose yourself to these things if it was in real life? Would you tolerate someone in your house blaspheming the name of God by using his name in vain, people committing fornication in front of you or talking about it even in a humorous way? I would hope not... but is watching it in a movie any different?  Think about it.

Its just a movie and its not real so its okay to watch... You're wrong! Evil is evil and God is not tolerant of it.

The Bible has stories in it just as bad as anything we see on tv...  1. You aren't watching it. I think it would be inappropriate to make a movie of some of the stories in the Bible and 2. Evil in the Bible is always portrayed in the appropriate light and not as humorous or unimportant but as what it is. Evil  


We as humans, we are very visual and everything we see, read or hear finds a place in our mind and whether we realize it or not, it affects our thinking.  Ya know.. When I'm tired I like to relax my brain and watch a movie... its nice to turn your brain off, yeah? When you are watching a movie is when your brain should be more alert and ready to defend yourself than any other time. Movies are filled with hidden ideas and thoughts that sometimes we don't even see but they are the enemy's arrows and the they come from a master archer. Guard your heart!

Thanks for reading and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!