jcha Let me ask you this my family celebrates Easter to dedicate that day remembering the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and we have a meal that we eat pork, beef, and steak. I want to hear in your own words do I sin against God celebrating like this? I just want to hear a honest answer from your heart on this. And Christmas we pick that day to celebrate the birth of Jesus and eat the same things. No argument just a honest answer. And the reason we do it be cause we know He loved us first to dedicate those days to Him.
Do we sin in ignorance or do we sin willfully? I sinned in ignorance because I was born into a family that was all Southern Baptists. I no longer celebrate Christ's birthday in December, but my offspring do, because that is what I taught them. I eat a meal with them, and I accept their gifts, and they buy my gifts to give but for some time now I've been making quilts for everybody. I have two beautiful daughters who truly honor me, but they have no time for Bible Study or even a Sunday church. They do not impose on me on Saturday but they know I am there for them if sickness is involved or a crisis arises. I am actually teaching them now by my present actions. We do with our hands what is work and with our minds we speak what we believe.
As for Easter, I don't participate with family at all. They get it and don't impose. Maybe next year they'll come to Passover Seder.
Each day is a gift from God and if you love His Word, you will delight in all the blessings He gives back. The more we study and seek answers, like we do in here at CC BSF, we grow. Iron sharpens iron. We are not at the same place in our walks, but this was true in my immaturity and loved being with seasoned believers.
You will act out your convictions. We have our salvation only through Jesus. How we walk and talk after salvation, is about whether we grow and mature or stay infants on milk.
I personally desire to celebrate and observe the dates with God that He chose.
I can't judge you, but I am glad you asked.