Today I was approached by someone to sign a Christmas card. I politely declined the offer, but was immediately asked why don't I celebrate Jesus? I must admit that I thought the person knew my views on such occasions, but I obviously was erred in my thinking! The person asked do I have children and how do they feel about not getting all the gifts and enjoying this wonderful occasion?
Sigh** there are so many ways I can begin on this, but I promise I will keep it light this time. I simply told this young lady that I am a regular reader of the Bible and yet to come across any insight in the word that even remotely indicates that I should place a decorated tree in my home and then place gifts under it for some one's birthday who is not even invited because it is for other people to receive?? Some how if you get past this tradition with false reasoning ability, you then factor in that a man named Santa (satan) who supposedly supplies gifts during this time of a depression and shoots down your chimney. Last time I checked, the Bible said we must worship our God with truth and spirit. Can someone explain the truth in any of this nonsense?
I very much enjoy gift giving and family gatherings, but my family and I choose to to this at other times during the year. I like to see the expression when I give gift for no other reason than I simply love the receiver of the gift. I guess that is how Jesus would do it, hummm. Speaking of Jesus, why does the nativity scenes never die out. Does Jesus want to be known for being born in a manger or does he want to be known for coming to Earth to die for our sins? I guess most people like to think of him as a baby rather than an active King in Heaven right NOW!!!
I am sorry, I had to go there. My point again is that, I don't mind the young lady asking me join her in this lie, but my no is solid....NO THANKS. I hope she doesn't ask me to smoke a cigarette cause I am firm on that too-lol! Christmas ain't for me and mine but I respect you and hope you can reciprocate that love.
I am not celebrating the lie.....Ward.....
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