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Actually, she wrote that it was ok to have it in the church as well. Sister White encouraged the practice of putting up a tree, even at the church, to be used to gather donations by pinning them onto the branches.
While I do believe that Ellen White fulfilled all the requirements of being a true prophet and that her writings were divinely directed, I do not believe that she was given all the light the church would receive. The above quoted passage from Adventist Home shows that she was not given light in at least two areas having to do with this time of year, one being the egregious use of the term 'christmas' and the satanic meaning of the word.
Also, the decorating of the tree is in direct contradiction to this passage in Jeremiah
Sabbath blessings!
I still don't see in your post any evidence of a yearly marking of Christs birth or of our duty to observe it.
I would assume that your celebration involves a decorated tree and other such rituals as well?
No problem, the story I posted is a paraphrased account of the biblical account of the birth of Jesus. That is the reason for the season. It has nothing to to with a man in a red suit that comes down a chimney to deliver presents. As a Christian I (speaking for myself), celebrate the birth of my Lord and Savior, because without Him, I have nothing to look forward to. Nothing a man in a red suit could bring, would be worth as much as He is.Sorry, hadn't read all the above recounting of the advent and realized that you had already stated some of what I did....
Is there a yearly marking of the day of your birth? There is nothing that I have found in Scripture that says we can't.I still don't see in your post any evidence of a yearly marking of Christs birth or of our duty to observe it.
You know what happens when you assume something.I would assume that your celebration involves a decorated tree and other such rituals as well?
Should our activities be limited to solely those things expressly permitted in Scripture?
Is the participation in an online discussion forum expressly permitted in Scripture?
Can you share with us why you would be interested in the traditions established in other families and homes? Why would you care one way or another?
When that activity involves the name of Jesus, then I believe we need to be very careful.
Some people have said to me that I tend to see a devil behind every bush... well, I may not always see one but I try and look wherever I can.
Is it possible that a person only finds what he's looking to find?
BFA
I was going to post but as I read on I find that Zeke33:9 and BFA doing a wonderful job.
I just have one comment/question. ECR, your response still doesn't answer BFA'a question about your being concerned about what is happening in somebody else's home.
Ok so I have a couple more questions..........How long have you been SDA? And why come(yes, why come) you have been SDA for a seemingly short period(forgive me if I am wrong) of time and can make judgements on the "light" given by God of hte "resident" Prophet/Prophetess?
I posted a question for those that celebrate the holidays but I see no one has answered, so I'll ask it again incase you all missed it...
If your denominations elders/hierarchy or a collective of many of the worlds church's claimed that, based on new archeological evidence, Oct. 31st was the day of Jesus' baptism and needed to be commemorated, would you do so?
The scripture has told us to be wary of the many, varied, cunning deceptions by satan, that he wanders about like a lion looking to devour. So, knowing there is that ever present danger, I will take all things to God in prayer, asking for discernment and understanding and not just accept the traditions of men as safe. This is where I have been led and until the Spirit leads me to a different understanding, then here is where I'll stay.
I posted a question for those that celebrate the holidays but I see no one has answered, so I'll ask it again incase you all missed it...
If your denominations elders/hierarchy or a collective of many of the worlds church's claimed that, based on new archeological evidence, Oct. 31st was the day of Jesus' baptism and needed to be commemorated, would you do so?
To your question of Sabbath being a day of worship to saturn as opposed to Sunday being a day to worship the sun, there is a huge difference. One is commanded by God and one is commanded by man.
When you say to people Merry Christmas, does it matter to you what that term means and it's origin or to you it is the spirit in which it's said? Remember, there are things which seem right to man that are abomination to God.
I assume, by you answer, that you would celebrate Christ's baptism on Oct 31st.
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