Scriptures on Pagan Holidays The Bible provides guidance and teachings for Christians on various aspects of life, including how to approach and engage with pagan holidays. Pagan holidays refer to celebrations and traditions associated with non-Christian religions or pagan belief systems. The Scriptures offer insights and principles that can help Christians navigate these occasions: 1. Romans 14:5-6 - "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 12:30-31

(30) take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed from before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, "How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise." (31) You shall not worship the L ORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the L ORD which He hates they have done to their gods; for they burn even their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods.

The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord." This verse encourages individual believers to use their own conviction and discernment when it comes to observing or not observing certain days. It emphasizes that honoring God is the primary focus, and whether to participate or abstain from pagan holidays should be a personal decision made with a clear conscience.

Matthew 15:9

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  Two arguments are often used to justify Christmas observance.

  1) Many will reason this way: "But, even though the exact date of Jesus' birth is unknown, should we not select some date to celebrate as His birthday?" The answer is positively no! Notice the statement quoted from the Catholic Encyclopedia: "Sinners alone, not saints, celebrate their birthdays." The celebration of birthdays is not a Christian, but a pagan custom, observed by sinners!

  2) But, many still reason, "Even so—even though Christmas was a pagan custom, honoring the false sun-god, we don't observe it to honor the false god, we observe it to honor Christ."

  But how does God answer in His Word? "Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them [the pagans in their customs] . . . that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. Thou shalt not do so unto the L ORD thy God: for every abomination to the Eternal, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods" (Deuteronomy 12:30-31).

  God says plainly in His Instruction Book to us, that He will not accept that kind of worship, even though intended in His honor. To Him, He says, it is offering what is abominable to Him, and therefore it honors, not Him, but false pagan gods. God says we must not worship Him according to the "dictates of our own conscience"—a term we often hear. But Jesus says plainly, "God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth" (John 4:24). And what is truth? God's Word—the Holy Bible—said Jesus, is truth (John 17:17); and the Bible says God will not accept worship when people take a pagan custom or manner of worship and try to honor Christ with it.

  Again, Jesus said: "In vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Matthew 15:9). Christmas observance is a tradition of men, and the commandments of God, as quoted, forbid it. Jesus said, further, "full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition."

  That is precisely what the millions are doing today. They ignore the commandment of God. He commands, regarding taking the customs of the pagans and using them to honor or worship God: "Thou shalt not do so unto the L ORD thy God." Still, most people today take that command of God lightly, or as having no validity whatsoever, and follow the tradition of men in observing Christmas.

  Make no mistake! God will allow you to defy and disobey Him. He will allow you to follow the crowd and the traditions of men. He will allow you to sin. But He also says there is a day of reckoning coming. As you sow, so shall you reap! Jesus was the living Word of God in Person, and the Bible is the written Word of God. And we shall be judged, for eternity, by these words! They should not be taken lightly or ignored.

  Top 25 Bible Verses About Celebrating Pagan Holidays ( KJV )

  This is a hand-curated and ranked list of 25 of the most relevant Bible verses about Celebrating Pagan Holidays (KJV). Verses are ranked by number of votes.

  

  2. 1 Corinthians 10:31 - "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." This passage reminds Christians that everything they do, including how they approach holidays, should be done with the intention of bringing glory to God. Thus, their actions should reflect their commitment to following Christ and not participating in practices contrary to their faith. 3. Colossians 2:8 - "See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ." This verse advises Christians to be cautious and not be swayed or influenced by human traditions or the world's belief systems. It encourages believers to ground their faith in Christ and be wary of engaging in activities that may conflict with their Christian values. 4. Galatians 5:1 - "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Believers are reminded in this verse that through Christ's sacrifice, they have been set free from the bondage of sin and legalistic observance. They are encouraged to stand firm in this freedom and avoid being burdened again by rituals or customs that do not align with their faith. These are just a few examples of the Scriptures that provide guidance for Christians on pagan holidays. It is important for believers to study the Bible, seek wisdom from God, and seek counsel from fellow believers and spiritual leaders when deciding how to approach and engage with these occasions. Ultimately, each individual must prayerfully decide how to honor God in their celebrations and maintain a testimony that reflects their faith in Christ..

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