ARE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS/ORNAMENTS GODLY?

(THE CHRISTMAS TREE)

Part 9: Firm In The Faith: But Can Man Make Christian Holidays

(II Thessalonians 2: 15)

Greetings Brethren,

Peace be unto you. We are blessed to know Almighty God thus we are thankful. We are thankful also for Christ Jesus our Savior and for the Holy Spirit.

What kind of power does man have? If man makes laws and establishes traditions and customs that do not conflict with God’s laws is this acceptable?

Peace and Love, Carl Patton a willing servant of Almighty God writing for the FreedomJournal November 28, 2006 in the year of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

In the name of God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

In Paul’s second Epistle to the Thessalonians in the second Chapter beginning with verses 13- 17 Paul teaches about faith. However our primary verse is 15.

II Thessalonians 2: 15: “Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle.

In order to rebuke and not be tricked by the Romish system Paul tells the brethren to stand fast and firm in their belief in the Gospel. Traditions again is defined as a giving over which is done by word of mouth or in writing.

A doctrine or rule becomes a tradition when it has been given over from one person to another. The negative or positive equality of the tradition depends upon the person or persons handing over the doctrine. Therefore the traditions Paul recommends to the Thessalonians are of authority. This authority is noted in his oral (word of mouth) preaching and by his writings (epistle). Also Paul as an inspired writer of the New Testament was sent to reveal the scriptures and not contradict God’s laws.

In the last chapter of I Corinthians (verse 13) Paul notes an additional scripture that relates to our discussion.

I Corinthians 16:13: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”

Paul teaches the Brethren to watch and be alert for challenges to the faith. Also one had to be brave to withstand the attacks from those who wished to trample on the Gospel.

So Brethren what have we concluded here? Have we clearly noted that Christmas as a time to celebrate the birth of Christ has no scriptural source? Therefore can we make a holiday and call it holy although most of the world uses it as a way to gross economic profits?

What is the role of believers in the distortion of scripture and celebrating Christmas? How does tradition impact on these believers? For example many believers follow tradition that leans to graven images as they fashion/design scenes with images denoting the birth of Christ with the traditional Nativity scenes.

How can you take out the good from the bad? What is good and what is bad? Is the determination of things bad revealed in what the Bible says? Will the believers then follow the Bible first and then tradition? What is in the heart of those who display and decorate trees at the season called Christmas? Is the heart were we find the answers to these questions? Do you lift Christ up in prayer and in testimony daily?

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