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Regarding Christian symbols:
I researched some of the symbols, and this is what I found as reasons Christians use the symbols at Christmastime.
Christmas tree -A 7th century saint used the fir tree to teach the triune God by using the three tree point.
Star - represents the north star followed by the shepherds
Gifts - given in remembrance of the gifts brought to Jesus by the wise men
Santa Claus - based on 3rd century St. Nicholas, who was generous to the poor for the sake of Christ
That's what is in my heart...not idolatry!
I researched some of the symbols, and this is what I found as reasons Christians use the symbols at Christmastime.
Christmas tree -A 7th century saint used the fir tree to teach the triune God by using the three tree point.
Star - represents the north star followed by the shepherds
Gifts - given in remembrance of the gifts brought to Jesus by the wise men
Santa Claus - based on 3rd century St. Nicholas, who was generous to the poor for the sake of Christ
That's what is in my heart...not idolatry!
Can one glorify God in vain ?
Matthew 7
[SUP]15 [/SUP]Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
[SUP]16 [/SUP]Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
[SUP]17 [/SUP]Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
[SUP]18 [/SUP]A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
[SUP]19 [/SUP]Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
[SUP]20 [/SUP]Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
[SUP]21 [/SUP]Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
[SUP]23 [/SUP]And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Dear eternally-gratefull
please note i am not calling you a false prophet . i am saying not beacause something is used to glorify God means it is right hmmm
look at the Roman catholic , They have idols and some say that they are not worshipping idols but Jesus ,. The idols are just there to remind them . I see christmas as the same thing to glorify God but not in spirit and in truth . So it is wrong .
please note i am not calling you a false prophet . i am saying not beacause something is used to glorify God means it is right hmmm
look at the Roman catholic , They have idols and some say that they are not worshipping idols but Jesus ,. The idols are just there to remind them . I see christmas as the same thing to glorify God but not in spirit and in truth . So it is wrong .
I dont think highly of myself please be advised i consider myself a sinner that needs Jesus but at the end of the day some people will be and are worshiping God in vain hmmm look at the mormons , Jw etc not attacking no religion but just making a point because religion cannot save non of us only Jesus can save
Matt 2:10 When they saw the star, THEY REJOICED EXCEEDINGLY WITH GREAT JOY. 11After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, THEY PRESENTED TO HIM GIFTS of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.… Sure sounds like celebrating to me but what do I know saposedly I'm a pagan.
Luke 1:39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.43And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ear,THE BABE LEAPED IN MY WOMB FOR JOY . 45And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Even the babe still in the womb celebrated the birth of Christ. You people don't understand nor even read your bible.
Luke 1:39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.43And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ear,THE BABE LEAPED IN MY WOMB FOR JOY . 45And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Even the babe still in the womb celebrated the birth of Christ. You people don't understand nor even read your bible.
How ironic to those who celebrate christmas, hmmm God never said celebrate Jesus Birthday but the things or days He say to celebrate do you keep it 
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if you have looked at the verbiage correctly she stated that she does not "look" or intend to disobey. This statement does not claim as someone coming off as self righteous ,but instead someone who is willing to walk in the ways of righteousness. What is wrong with that? She we not all try to walk in righteousness instead we want to knock someone down who is trying to. because of the fall of Adam, we are all born in sin which is why we need the law. But because fulfilled the sacrifice of atonement or forgiveness,we now have the opportunity to put on our new garment we should ask for forgiveness and walk righteously by walking in the spirit instead of the flesh which is the old person. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Gal 5:16.
[FONT=Trebuchet, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2 Tim 3:[/FONT]15and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.