This subject is not up for debate, its for those who want to live holy to please the Lord, for those who want truth and love the Lord more than the pleasures of this life. - For those who have denied self as do all of the Lords followers ~ - Luke 9:23-25 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? - 3 John 1:11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God. - Satans Highest holy day is EVIL ~ The Origins of Halloween... - Halloween could be renamed Satans High Holiday. Surprised? This fact sheet on Halloween has been compiled to inform you of the satanic influences behind a seemingly innocent childrens holiday. While millions of Christians will permit their children to honor the devil on October 31, its my hope that this information will help you make a different decision on how your child approaches October 31. As we approach the celebration of Halloween, I want to take this opportunity to share some information about the Halloween customs that may or may not surprise you. Gods Word says in Hosea 4:6, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge... I dont want your children to be adversely effected because of your lack of knowledge about the historic beginnings of Halloween. - Halloween is not just childish fun! Its more serious than that! Before you buy that bag of trick or treat candy, or take an invitation to the community centers Halloween party, or make that costume, wont you consider what Gods Word says and consider the truth about Satans influence in Halloween? - The History of Halloween There were a people named the Celts who lived in what is now Great Britain, Ireland and Northern France. Historians believe that the Celtic Festival of Samhain which honored Samhain, the Celtic lord of death, is the probable source of Halloween. The celebration, organized by the Celtic priests, the Druids, was held to mark the beginning of the season of cold, darkness, death, and decay. They believed that on this day Samhain called together the wicked souls who had been condemned to inhabit the bodies of animals, in the form of ghosts, spirits, witches or elves. The Celts also believed that on this one night of the year, souls of the dead returned to their original homes and that the wandering spirits terrorized those living in the house at the present time. - The Bible strictly forbids us as Christians to participate in any form of demonic practices or involvement of witchcraft, no matter how innocently it is presented. Gods Word says in 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Abstain from all appearances of evil. Horror movies are another example. Throughout the church, Christians allow themselves and their children to sit down and watch these shows which, is pushed to be called entertainment, but is really an introduction to the demonic realm. The Word of God says, I will set no evil thing before my eyes. Please, as Christians, depart from evil, and love the Lord your God, with all your heart, soul, and mind. God said in His Holy Word, Be ye holy, for I am holy. Be separate from the world, as God says we are to be. - American Customs Celtic Origin - Bonfires Bonfires were used for exorcism of evil spirits. Animal and human sacrifices were offered to appease the evil spirits. Stones were cast into the fire to choose human sacrifices. - Trick or treating While you are trick or treating a child will be sacrificed. Celts would give the demons a treat to free oneself and home from haunting evil spirits. If one didnt, the demons would trick him by casting evil spells. Going from house to house to beg fuel for the bonfire. In Ireland and Scotland it was the custom to go from house to house begging for soul cakes, a special cake made for the holiday. Dressing in costume People came to the celebration wearing costumes made from animal skins. - Black cat Cats are considered sacred because they were believed to be humans who were being punished for evil deeds. - Halloween parades People paraded to the bonfire dressed in animal heads and skins. In Scotland, people paraded through fields and villages carrying torches to set bonfires that would drive away witches and other evil spirits. In Ireland, people begged for food in a parade honoring another god named Muck Olla. - Jack-o-lantern Carved from large turnips and potatoes. Ancient symbol of a damned soul who could not enter Heaven or Hell, so had to wander with his lantern until Judgement Day. Lanterns lit the way for wandering souls who had died in the sacred sacrifices. Used to ward off evil spirits. - Bobbing for apples The Romans added a ceremony to honor a goddess of fruit and trees to the festival. (This is called Goddess Worship.) youtube/watch?v=qkfY78n8KhI
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:05:11 +0000