And We’re doing It Again

“SUFFICIENT UNTO THE DAY IS THE EVIL THEREOF”—MATT.6:34

In this, the most joyous time of every year, why should my title say such a thing, even if it is the words of our Lord Jesus Christ? Well, that’s because it fits perfectly. It is a wondrous time of the year, that’s for sure. But, to put the truth perspective on it, that’ll change some of the joy to soberness. 

It’s a holiday. I believe it should be enjoyed for many reasons; family, friends, other remembrances, loving those we are with and missing those who’ve gone before, the selflessness of gift giving and thankfulness in receiving, all those things; wonderful. Yet the truth of it still lingers as a memento of the world’s evil filling the day. What’s that all about, you ask?

Take a long look at everything about Christmas in any or all encyclopedia you can find and you will see most of the following:

Christ was not born on Dec.25—Less than thirty minutes of studying Scripture will show He was probably born in late September: Reading Luke’s account, comparing when John the Baptist’s father would have been executing the high priest’s office, counting 6 months to when Mary conceived of the Holy Ghost, then adding the 280 days  for normal childbirth and it comes out to the last two weeks of Sept. 

Every decoration, from holly wreaths to the decorated tree is found to  come from some form of idolatry. Everything from yule log to “sweet   Angie, the christmas tree angel” is tied to idolatry. None of these  things are biblical.

Though Mary is told she will be called “blessed” above women, the  actual celebration of a birthday isn’t ever a good thing in Scripture and once is even noted about evil things, though none of that is pertinent. It does, however show the degradation of mankind toward the Lord. (see paragraphs below.)

I want you to know something: I don’t care what you do to celebrate at this time of year nor does saying “merry Christmas” make me cringe. You having a party? I’ll gladly come and be a polite guest, eat your food, drink your drink, take home dessert! None of this matters to me, it’s just life. But, the TRUTH MATTERS! Whatever you do whenever you do it, never deny the truth behind it.

Many times since seeing the biblical truth about all this, I have stood in front of or beside a fully decorated tree to teach a bible class. That never bothered me any more than standing beside any other fixture in the room. However, I do know the truth behind the tree and I don’t deny its worthlessness (see Jer.10:1-5.) I can’t make myself come anywhere close to saying the Lord is honored by all this hubbub.

A person who is prominent in our world has said this: “Trying to erase Jesus Christ from Christmas is an example of the depth of spiritual erosion in this country and efforts to erase God, especially Christianity, from every corner and facet of public life.”

I agree there is an all-out effort to erase Christian heritage from public life for it has truly been under attack for about 70 years. But, Christmas was never a celebration the Lord called on His believers to carry forth. Take off the first 6 words of the quote above and you’ll find “..Christmas is an example of the depth of spiritual erosion in this country..” and that is more  the truth of it. Believers in the gospel of Christ, (the power of God unto salvation) are compelled by Scripture to praise the Lord’s resurrection, more than His birth, yet at His resurrection anniversary, the mass of people celebrate fertility instead. See how wide spread the corruption is? Everything we have “in Christ” is spiritual, everything celebrated is physical and material.

Here’s the sum of it all: “how that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, was buried, and was raised again the third day, according to the Scriptures”
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved…”

THAT’S THE TRUTH. AND THAT DOES MATTER

Thanks for reading, the Elder