CHRISTMAS: SHOULD IT BE CELEBRATED OR REJECTED? YOU DECIDE
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I noticed that too yes, customs and traditions are still evident...
not sure if it is true, but the christmas tree is symbolizing Eve eating the fruit and the illuminations etc.... not sure but i see how the tree is pyramid like...
We must remember that some see the devil helping Adam and Eve escape and celebrate her eating the fruit..
The decorations on the tree.
I really do not know for sure, but i know their is an evil Rebellion going on.
not sure if it is true, but the christmas tree is symbolizing Eve eating the fruit and the illuminations etc.... not sure but i see how the tree is pyramid like...
We must remember that some see the devil helping Adam and Eve escape and celebrate her eating the fruit..
The decorations on the tree.
I really do not know for sure, but i know their is an evil Rebellion going on.
Take a look at Jeremiah 10
Notice this is years before Jesus came on the flesh
This day where a tree was decorated was around and notice what The Lord said
Jeremiah 10:1-2 (KJV)
Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: [2] Thus saith the Lord , Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Learn not the way of the heathen ( nations)
Is this not a direct command from The Lord?
What is this day that the nations were doing then and we do now?
People understand this is not condemning w are reading the word of God
Notice this is years before Jesus came on the flesh
This day where a tree was decorated was around and notice what The Lord said
Jeremiah 10:1-2 (KJV)
Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: [2] Thus saith the Lord , Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Learn not the way of the heathen ( nations)
Is this not a direct command from The Lord?
What is this day that the nations were doing then and we do now?
People understand this is not condemning w are reading the word of God
If Jesus is the reason for the season, then why didn't He let us know when to celebrate his birth? We claim we love Jesus so much but why don't we observe his death as he commanded us.
Luke 22:19, "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and break it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."
Jesus said remember his death not his birth
Keep this in mind!
Luke 22:19, "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and break it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."
Jesus said remember his death not his birth
Keep this in mind!
Go back an read Jeremiah 10 again and do what The Lord said in the 2nd verses
Jeremiah 10:2 (KJV)
Thus saith the Lord , Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Learn not the way of the nations.
Open up your mind and tea what it says
Jeremiah 10:2 (KJV)
Thus saith the Lord , Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Learn not the way of the nations.
Open up your mind and tea what it says
The birth of Jesus the Christ was assigned the date of December 25th, because on this day, as the sun began its return to the northern skies, the pagan devotees of Mithra (the Persian's Sun God) celebrated the dies natalis Solis Invicti (birthday of the invincible sun).
The history book a Pictorial History of the Italian People states, "Saint Gregory was repelled by Graeco-Roman civilization and, paradoxically, did more than anyone else to facilitate the absorption of pagan residues into Italian Christianity.
Through that process of absorption, any paganism hostile to Christianity remaining in Italian rural communities faded away".
The history book a Pictorial History of the Italian People states, "Saint Gregory was repelled by Graeco-Roman civilization and, paradoxically, did more than anyone else to facilitate the absorption of pagan residues into Italian Christianity.
Through that process of absorption, any paganism hostile to Christianity remaining in Italian rural communities faded away".
The simple fact is that, as more and more people from throughout the Western Roman Empire became converted to an increasingly popular Christianity, they brought many of their favorite customs with them
. "The pagan [winter festivals of the] Saturnalia and Brumalia were too deeply entrenched in popular custom to be set aside by Christian influence... The pagan festival with its riot and merrymaking was so popular that Christians were glad of an excuse to continue its celebration with little change in spirit or in manner... Christians of Mesopotamia accused their western brethren of idolatry and sun-worship for adopting as Christian this pagan festival.
Yet the festival rapidly gained acceptance and became at last so firmly entrenched that even the Protestant revolution of the sixteenth century was not able to dislodge it..." (The New Schaff- Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, Volume III, article "Christmas.")
. "The pagan [winter festivals of the] Saturnalia and Brumalia were too deeply entrenched in popular custom to be set aside by Christian influence... The pagan festival with its riot and merrymaking was so popular that Christians were glad of an excuse to continue its celebration with little change in spirit or in manner... Christians of Mesopotamia accused their western brethren of idolatry and sun-worship for adopting as Christian this pagan festival.
Yet the festival rapidly gained acceptance and became at last so firmly entrenched that even the Protestant revolution of the sixteenth century was not able to dislodge it..." (The New Schaff- Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, Volume III, article "Christmas.")
Listen young man, Paul teaches quite clearly that if one man holds one day over another in good conscience in the sight of Yahweh, it is not a sin.
He teaches if one does not hold that same day over others in good conscience in the sight of Yahweh, it too is not a sin.
That is the Truth.
Now, if you do not believe Paul is a teacher sent by Yahweh, this would be your belief, but while people worship Yahweh in reading and learning from Paul, you have no place whatsoever in telling me or anyone else to "tell the truth." It seems your distorted view of the Word is what you believe all should believe. Yahweh comes to each as is needed, and you cannot change this.
As concerning Paul, and what he teaches, there is a brother in the room who is authoritative on the subject. If you would like to learn from him, I will be only too happy to forward his screen name in an email.
In the meantime, when you do not understand one word being posted by the Family in Yeshua, it is best you refrain from calling them liars.
He teaches if one does not hold that same day over others in good conscience in the sight of Yahweh, it too is not a sin.
That is the Truth.
Now, if you do not believe Paul is a teacher sent by Yahweh, this would be your belief, but while people worship Yahweh in reading and learning from Paul, you have no place whatsoever in telling me or anyone else to "tell the truth." It seems your distorted view of the Word is what you believe all should believe. Yahweh comes to each as is needed, and you cannot change this.
As concerning Paul, and what he teaches, there is a brother in the room who is authoritative on the subject. If you would like to learn from him, I will be only too happy to forward his screen name in an email.
In the meantime, when you do not understand one word being posted by the Family in Yeshua, it is best you refrain from calling them liars.
But it's you who are dismayed at them beloved. You teach that we have to go to church on saturday and of literal feasts that are simply traditions based off of days and signs.
I used to believe as you do, but I have since even put down that imagination of my mind.
In all of life, in whatever we do or do not, even unto death we do to the Lord.
I used to believe as you do, but I have since even put down that imagination of my mind.
In all of life, in whatever we do or do not, even unto death we do to the Lord.
Even Kwanza, founded 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, which people are starting to celebrate and mingle into the church is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.
A Kinara (candle holder); Mkeka (placemat preferably made of straw); Mazao (crops, i.e., fruits and vegetables); Vibunzi (ears of corn to reflect the number of children in the household); Kikombe cha umoja (communal unity cup); Mishumaa saba (seven candles, one black, three red, and three green); and Zawadi (gifts that are enriching).
Its focus is said to be on these traditional African values.
It's been said that Kwanza is a time of reaffirming African- American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili.
But the Lord has a harvest festival called the Feast of the Tabernacles. Why don't African-Americans, as well as all Christians, celebrate it?
A Kinara (candle holder); Mkeka (placemat preferably made of straw); Mazao (crops, i.e., fruits and vegetables); Vibunzi (ears of corn to reflect the number of children in the household); Kikombe cha umoja (communal unity cup); Mishumaa saba (seven candles, one black, three red, and three green); and Zawadi (gifts that are enriching).
Its focus is said to be on these traditional African values.
It's been said that Kwanza is a time of reaffirming African- American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili.
But the Lord has a harvest festival called the Feast of the Tabernacles. Why don't African-Americans, as well as all Christians, celebrate it?