Here it is Fall, and almost time for Halloween. Time to dress our children as witches, and goblins, and even devils. Or should we put our innocent children to practice a tradition that is steeped in darkness and pagan origin ? When our children are taught that things of darkness can be fun and supposedly harmless, it teaches them to not be wary of anything dark and satanic. They grow older and experiment with Ouija boards and other occult things, having no fear of the danger. Very few Christians take the time to look up things about the pagan origin of Halloween, and they also don't take to heart such Scriptures as 1 Peter 2:9 which says, "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light:" (KJV)
Did you know that satanists regard Halloween as a high holy day and offer human sacrifices to the devil at this time? How much into darkness is that !! Children who think witches and devils are fun play as at Halloween, can be easily influenced by satan. They grow up thinking it is all harmless and that makes it easier for them to accept occultic practices. Sadly, even our churches have Halloween parties.
Think about how all this must make The Lord God Almighty feel when He sees His children, whether adults or little ones, getting involved in the works of darkness when His desire is for us to be children of light .
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them." - Ephesians 5:8-11
You may Google "Origin of Halloween" for more information on this subject.
Following is a video by Skywatchtv.com featuring Derek Gilbert who gives information about popular symbols of Halloween such as vampires, werewolves, and the like (all from a biblical viewpoint).
It is my intention to start posting topics such as this and ones on current events in these perilous end times at the beginning of each week. My Inspirational Weekend posts, which are more biblical and contain positive affirmations of Scripture and Bible topics, will continue to be found here on Thursdays or Fridays to start your weekend with a more soothing and pleasant type of experience.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." - Philippians 4:8
