Halloween
Halloween, with all the children dressing up to look like witches, devils, going house-to-house saying trick or treat, asking for a hand out, children having fun. Should Christians and church’s take part in such activities? It seems like it is so innocent, besides look how much fun the children are having.
Did you ever ask yourself just where did this tradition come from? What does Halloween stand for? Should Christians observe this day? Shouldn’t we examine our Holidays (Holy Days)? What does the Bible say? Shouldn’t we question our festivals to see what we are celebrating? Something seems “fun,” no harm done may end up being a deadly sin.
Halloween stems back to ancient times among the Druids. The Druids celebrated the first of November as the New Year and on October 31 marked the death of the old year. The Druids believed on the evening of October 31 Samhain, the false god of the dead, brought forth spirits to return to their homes for that evening. The Druids customarily lit great fires that evening and presented “sacrifices” to protect them from evil deeds done by visiting spirits. There sacrifices were the ”Treats” to keep from the “tricks” which the spirits might do that evening.
After their conquest of Britain, the Romans added to the Halloween tradition. Features of the Roman Festival held on November first in honor of Pomona, goddess of the fruits of the trees. The tradition of the Druids of lighting fires on Halloween survived until modern times in Scotland and Whales, and in the concept of ghosts and witches still common, prevalent both in the United States and England, of playing games involving fruits, such as dunking for apples in the tub of water, and the decorative use of pumpkins which are hollowed out, carved to resemble horrible Faces and illuminated by candles placed inside.
The Webster New World Dictionary says: “trick or treat-give me a treat or I will play a trick on you.” This is the same thing that happened on October 31, the Druids would present animal sacrifices for the treats, so the spirits would not play a trick on them.
The prophet presents a sharp contrast between the power of God of Israel and the powerlessness of the gods of pagan and His emphases in this passage, a warning to God’s people, not to adopt the superstitious practices of the pagan people around them. “Thus saith the Lord, learn not the ways of the heathen, and be not discouraged at the sign of heaven, for the heathen are discouraged at them” (Jeremiah 10:2).
Halloween is very traditional; no Christians should not partake in the activities of this holiday. We say how cute or laugh at the costumes, witches, goblins, ghost, devils, skeletons and such. All these represent Satan, our evil adversary, skeletons, black cats, darkness; they all represent death and evil. Once again Satan has gained the approval of Christians by making it seem like innocent fun, but this is a form of condoning the work of Satan.
“You wearied yourself with there advice at which you toiled from your youth: Let the astrologer stand forth to save you, the stargazer who forecast at each new moon what would happen to you. Lo, they are like stubble, fires consume them. They cannot save themselves from the spreading flames. Thus is no warming ember, no fire to sit before.
Thus do your wizard serve you with whom you have toiled from your youth. Each wandered in his own way with none to save him.” (Isaiah 47:13-14).
“And the soul that turneth after such, as having have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go whoring after them. I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. A man also or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard shall surly be put to death” (Leviticus 20:6,27).
Satanists celebrate this as their High Holy Day and still offer human sacrifices to the devil. October 31st is truly a dark of darkness, a darkness to the Christians, as you see them opening their church doors and inviting the children in for Halloween parties. When we teach children it is all right to play with the things of darkness at a young age, let’s not be surprised when they grow up and accept evil rather than to resist it.
“The judgment of condemnation is this: the light came into the world, but men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were wicked. Everyone who practices evil hates light: he does not come near it for fear his deeds will be exposed. But he who acts in truth comes into the light, to make clear that his deeds are done of God” (John 3:19-21).
Jack-0 Lanterns, Costumes, Black Candles, Treats, they are all used for Black Masses held on All-Hallows Eve, October 31st , Facts: Jack-0-Lanters; used for centuries to scare decent folks away from the secret Black Masses held that night. Costumes; are worn to aid Witches in their Black Arts of shaping-shifting and channeling. Treats: Witches and Satanists use to obtain an item from you that can later be used in a curse or spell against you. Black Candles; are commonly used to invoke Demonic forces. The Bible warns us to, ”beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of man, after the rudiment of the world, and not after Christ” (Colossians 2:8).
“This people dra7:19weth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me. But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matthew 15:8-9). After Jesus statement, and if you or your children are having a party, or attending a Halloween party, your only saying one thing, I accept the powerful Demonic Forces.
God states that those who do not love the truth and those who lack knowledge will be destroyed (Hosea 4:6). Can we lightly brush aside our need to diligently study God’s word? All men and women that are God’s children should depend on the Bible for direction. We would realize that our greatest asset in the battle with sin is the knowledge of God’s word. “And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).
If you or your children are having a party, or attending a Halloween party, you are only saying one thing, I accept the powerful Demonic Forces.
“Let no man deceive you with vain words (1 Corinthians 3:18); for because of these things cometh the wrath of God (Colossians 3:6); upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partaker with them. For ye were sometime in darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8); for the fruit of the spirit (Galatians.5: 22-24) is in all goodness and righteousness and truth; proving what is acceptable unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:10). And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them, for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret” (Ephesians 5:11-12).
Throughout the length and breadth of our nation, Satan has been going forth as a roaring lion seeking to devour whom he may (1 Peter 5:8). Satan remains to this day in opposition to everything God stands for. He holds a special hatred towards Christ and the human race, which is made in God’s image, and is committed to its destruction. Satan has the power because he is the God of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4).
We are entering an awesome period in human history, the time when Satan and His army of evil spirits will wage their supreme battle to overthrow God’s people, just before the end of this age on earth. We are told that Satan has declared all-out war with the remnant of God’s people in the last days (Revelation 12:17).
It is time for all people of God to wake to the deception of Satan and his angels. Christianity is a gospel of Salvation; it is also a way of life. Beware of false preachers and false teachings, and false teachers that Satan has brought to the human race as we are warned. “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the Apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transform into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:13-14).
We are warned so often in the word of God that Satan is a liar, his ways has purpose. Satan has workers out there, just as Christ does, so we must search the Scriptures. Thoroughly Satan, his angels, and his followers have one destination, hell’s fire, damnation, he will be destroyed, burned up, which is his destiny.
Now ask yourself after reading these scriptures, is Jesus Christ pleased with this pagan holiday? Can we mix evil and good, and then laugh it off. Halloween stems from evil, darkness, witchcraft, Satan, how can we, followers of Christ put a stamp of approval on an evil holiday. Christians are to have no fellowship with the unfruitful.
If you have been celebrating Halloween and now you realized that it is wrong and you wish to please God and warn others that this holy day is pagan ask the Lord to give you words of wisdom and share with others your new understanding.
Halloween, with all the children dressing up to look like witches, devils, going house-to-house saying trick or treat, asking for a hand out, children having fun. Should Christians and church’s take part in such activities? It seems like it is so innocent, besides look how much fun the children are having.
Did you ever ask yourself just where did this tradition come from? What does Halloween stand for? Should Christians observe this day? Shouldn’t we examine our Holidays (Holy Days)? What does the Bible say? Shouldn’t we question our festivals to see what we are celebrating? Something seems “fun,” no harm done may end up being a deadly sin.
Halloween stems back to ancient times among the Druids. The Druids celebrated the first of November as the New Year and on October 31 marked the death of the old year. The Druids believed on the evening of October 31 Samhain, the false god of the dead, brought forth spirits to return to their homes for that evening. The Druids customarily lit great fires that evening and presented “sacrifices” to protect them from evil deeds done by visiting spirits. There sacrifices were the ”Treats” to keep from the “tricks” which the spirits might do that evening.
After their conquest of Britain, the Romans added to the Halloween tradition. Features of the Roman Festival held on November first in honor of Pomona, goddess of the fruits of the trees. The tradition of the Druids of lighting fires on Halloween survived until modern times in Scotland and Whales, and in the concept of ghosts and witches still common, prevalent both in the United States and England, of playing games involving fruits, such as dunking for apples in the tub of water, and the decorative use of pumpkins which are hollowed out, carved to resemble horrible Faces and illuminated by candles placed inside.
The Webster New World Dictionary says: “trick or treat-give me a treat or I will play a trick on you.” This is the same thing that happened on October 31, the Druids would present animal sacrifices for the treats, so the spirits would not play a trick on them.
The prophet presents a sharp contrast between the power of God of Israel and the powerlessness of the gods of pagan and His emphases in this passage, a warning to God’s people, not to adopt the superstitious practices of the pagan people around them. “Thus saith the Lord, learn not the ways of the heathen, and be not discouraged at the sign of heaven, for the heathen are discouraged at them” (Jeremiah 10:2).
Halloween is very traditional; no Christians should not partake in the activities of this holiday. We say how cute or laugh at the costumes, witches, goblins, ghost, devils, skeletons and such. All these represent Satan, our evil adversary, skeletons, black cats, darkness; they all represent death and evil. Once again Satan has gained the approval of Christians by making it seem like innocent fun, but this is a form of condoning the work of Satan.
“You wearied yourself with there advice at which you toiled from your youth: Let the astrologer stand forth to save you, the stargazer who forecast at each new moon what would happen to you. Lo, they are like stubble, fires consume them. They cannot save themselves from the spreading flames. Thus is no warming ember, no fire to sit before.
Thus do your wizard serve you with whom you have toiled from your youth. Each wandered in his own way with none to save him.” (Isaiah 47:13-14).
“And the soul that turneth after such, as having have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go whoring after them. I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. A man also or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard shall surly be put to death” (Leviticus 20:6,27).
Satanists celebrate this as their High Holy Day and still offer human sacrifices to the devil. October 31st is truly a dark of darkness, a darkness to the Christians, as you see them opening their church doors and inviting the children in for Halloween parties. When we teach children it is all right to play with the things of darkness at a young age, let’s not be surprised when they grow up and accept evil rather than to resist it.
“The judgment of condemnation is this: the light came into the world, but men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were wicked. Everyone who practices evil hates light: he does not come near it for fear his deeds will be exposed. But he who acts in truth comes into the light, to make clear that his deeds are done of God” (John 3:19-21).
Jack-0 Lanterns, Costumes, Black Candles, Treats, they are all used for Black Masses held on All-Hallows Eve, October 31st , Facts: Jack-0-Lanters; used for centuries to scare decent folks away from the secret Black Masses held that night. Costumes; are worn to aid Witches in their Black Arts of shaping-shifting and channeling. Treats: Witches and Satanists use to obtain an item from you that can later be used in a curse or spell against you. Black Candles; are commonly used to invoke Demonic forces. The Bible warns us to, ”beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of man, after the rudiment of the world, and not after Christ” (Colossians 2:8).
“This people dra7:19weth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me. But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matthew 15:8-9). After Jesus statement, and if you or your children are having a party, or attending a Halloween party, your only saying one thing, I accept the powerful Demonic Forces.
God states that those who do not love the truth and those who lack knowledge will be destroyed (Hosea 4:6). Can we lightly brush aside our need to diligently study God’s word? All men and women that are God’s children should depend on the Bible for direction. We would realize that our greatest asset in the battle with sin is the knowledge of God’s word. “And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).
If you or your children are having a party, or attending a Halloween party, you are only saying one thing, I accept the powerful Demonic Forces.
“Let no man deceive you with vain words (1 Corinthians 3:18); for because of these things cometh the wrath of God (Colossians 3:6); upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partaker with them. For ye were sometime in darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8); for the fruit of the spirit (Galatians.5: 22-24) is in all goodness and righteousness and truth; proving what is acceptable unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:10). And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them, for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret” (Ephesians 5:11-12).
Throughout the length and breadth of our nation, Satan has been going forth as a roaring lion seeking to devour whom he may (1 Peter 5:8). Satan remains to this day in opposition to everything God stands for. He holds a special hatred towards Christ and the human race, which is made in God’s image, and is committed to its destruction. Satan has the power because he is the God of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4).
We are entering an awesome period in human history, the time when Satan and His army of evil spirits will wage their supreme battle to overthrow God’s people, just before the end of this age on earth. We are told that Satan has declared all-out war with the remnant of God’s people in the last days (Revelation 12:17).
It is time for all people of God to wake to the deception of Satan and his angels. Christianity is a gospel of Salvation; it is also a way of life. Beware of false preachers and false teachings, and false teachers that Satan has brought to the human race as we are warned. “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the Apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transform into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:13-14).
We are warned so often in the word of God that Satan is a liar, his ways has purpose. Satan has workers out there, just as Christ does, so we must search the Scriptures. Thoroughly Satan, his angels, and his followers have one destination, hell’s fire, damnation, he will be destroyed, burned up, which is his destiny.
Now ask yourself after reading these scriptures, is Jesus Christ pleased with this pagan holiday? Can we mix evil and good, and then laugh it off. Halloween stems from evil, darkness, witchcraft, Satan, how can we, followers of Christ put a stamp of approval on an evil holiday. Christians are to have no fellowship with the unfruitful.
If you have been celebrating Halloween and now you realized that it is wrong and you wish to please God and warn others that this holy day is pagan ask the Lord to give you words of wisdom and share with others your new understanding.