dangers at christmas time. by vain worship all worship must be done in accord with truth, and not...
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Dangers At Christmas Time
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By Vain Worship • All worship must be done in
accord with truth, and not through the traditions and doctrines of men - Jn 4:24; Matt. 15:9
• Christ is dishonored when men celebrate His birth without His sanction.
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By Vain Worship • The importance of authority
for every belief and practice cannot be overstated.
• We know from historical records the significance attached to Christmas originated years after the Law of Christ was given
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Other Ways Christ Is Dishonored During The Holiday Season:
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Drinking Parties• Christian's are often
entangled in the company parties given at Christmas time and at the New Year.
• A study of the use of intoxicants in the Bible leads one to understand the evils of partaking in it.
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Drinking Parties• Drinking intoxicants is
condemned in the New Testament- 1 Thess. 5:5-7
• Let me encourage all to avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages during the holidays, and at any other time.
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Drinking Parties• In spite of all this, there are
brethren who say, "Paul told Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach's sake" - See 1 Tim. 5:23
• Some brethren want to make a big deal about Jesus changing the water into wine - Jn 2:1-8
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Lack Of Faithfulness• Special activities
associated with family and friends, school events, traveling, entertainment, shopping, etc. are all conducted at a frantic pace during the holidays.
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Lack Of Faithfulness• Many Christians allow
these secular activities to push God out of His rightful place.
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Lack Of Faithfulness• Thus, we may verbally
denounce the religious observance of Christmas as a tradition of men, but, in practice, allow Christmas to push Christ out of our lives.
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Materialism• I'm afraid that some of us
are setting a pattern for our children and their children after them, which is not good.
• Jesus said that it is more blessed to give than to receive - Acts 20:35
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Materialism• Even denominational
people recognize how commercialized Christmas has become.