I stopped acknowledging Christmas and christians look at me like I'm sinning. I mean people who been in ministry for decades. There is so much paganism in the church that was strategically placed there by Satan. My own wife still hold on to this crap knowing that she is participating in idolatry. It's a shame. No Easter, Hallelujah night, Valentine's day. None of it. And I'm sick of it.
Chronicles of a Highschool Dropout KuntaKenta I’m in agreement with you. I have not celebrated Xmas since 1998 when God blessed me with the Holy Ghost. I don’t do birthdays or any other holiday for that matter. Our birth day- is the day we’re born. We celebrate the birth of the baby and bring gifts and a cake on that day to celebrate. Your only born once naturally- but somehow folks are celebrating the day, some say birthday week- some are even celebrating the birthday for the entire month. (I can’t even) And then there’s a spiritual birth. But that’s another conversation 😀. 🙏🏾
God bless you and keep you Sir God bless you!! I pray that you are saved! I pray that you are trusting the Lord Jesus Christ to save your soul from eternal hell.
AMEN!! COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM SAITH THE LORD TOUCH NOT THE UNCLEAN THING. THERE'S NO INNOCENCE IN DOING THAT PAGAN PRACTICE. WHY WOULD THE WORLD TRY TO RECOGNIZE GOD'S SON ONE DAY OUT OF THE YEAR?? WHEN THE WORLD IS WICKED. GOD SAYS A FRIEND OF THE WORLD IS AN ENEMY OF HIS.
You’d be surprised how many “Christians” are coming at me because I don’t celebrate Xmas and holidays. It’s very interesting 🤔 they seem really angry and upset.
In response to Williams comment. Full Gospel chooses to celebrate Jesus all the time. It doesn't have to be Dec. 25. They already know that there is no record that shows birth date. But they know He was born to Mary,and that a Savior was born. The Pastor was answering someone who questioned why they don't see trees (Christmas) in their church. So he was just explaining to them, giving them scriptures as to why. But William if you want trees in your church that's your choice, but you cannot change them, they are only committed to serving and pleasing God .
Amen glory be to God i want this so bad and the holy spirit knows it iam so like Paul was i think. when i want to do right i do wrong. something like that i truly believe that i can do better than what i am doing by faith in Jesus mighty name amen. Thank you pastor Herman. God bless you and us all amen
Thank you for knowing and sharing. I hope that you will research where Christmas really came from so you can totally avoid the ways of the heathen and not celebrate a pagan practice full of pagan symbols. God bless you and I appreciate your ministry and faithfulness to holiness.
Exactly he cant expect he is holy if he get rid of the tree but keep the rest ...if he was sent by god to preach he would know this. (No one can become a lawyer without knowing the law or just some of the law ) unless you pass your bar exam taking the wrong path ...he cant be a teacher of god word and dont know all the scriptures just some ..so I ask who sent him to preach?????? Men make mistakes not the holy ghost and if the holy ghost is guiding his tongue..he would not say he celebrate Christmas without the tree..he would say he dont celebrate Christmas at all
@@runwayrun6272 No. you’re wrong and didn’t understand at all what he was implying when he said he Cerebrates Christmas; he’s saying that he celebrates the More Of Christ. Not as the heathen does. I know for a fact that YHVH has sent my Pastor to preach. I watched him grown in the Lord from way back since he was born again at in high school so, learn a thing before you become so quick to condemn. Full Gospel celebrates Christmas all year round! Because Full Gospel celebrates CHRIST! That’s what he meant. And if you had the Holy Ghost as you say you do then you’d ask for wisdom before you make railing accusations against a man sent by God to preach His word. Better yet, how about you go forth and preach to this untoward generation? Don’t worry; I’ll wait. Sincerely; Brother Futch(I’m Sister Samson’s boy)
God bless you Sister. We absolutely know that the Christmas holiday as the world calls it is pagan and was incorporated into the so called church by ungodly leaders of that day. We know that Jesus was not born on December 25th. We know all about Jeremiah and also other scriptures concerning these things which were not necessarily even talking about a tree. It was talking about Asherah, false gods, idols and penis and vaginal gods that were made from the wood of those trees 🌲, even the wreath, mistletoe and other things; because there was no Christmas back then. Christ had not yet even come in the flesh and walked the earth until the new covenant. We do not partake in Christmas parties, drink eggnog or anything else worldly or satanic for that matter. Keep listening you’ll see. Let’s love ❤️ one another and in all thy getting; get a Good understanding. Be blessed. Sincerely, Elder Futch(I’m Sis. Sansom’s boy)
I love Pastor Murray but intentions mean a lot!!! I would have to disagree and I personally believe it depends on why a tree is put up...my mom did it because of tradition but because I don't put up a tree doesn't mean I'm any better than her. In no means did we worship a tree. Most folks are worried about what's under the tree!
@@raecenemalone8699 Greetings Racene. No disrespect, but people just have the children KNEELING at the tree that is the focal point of the entire home, decked out in silver and gold (Jeremiah 10:1-5) and crowned. Where is the Savior in any of that?
Amen Bishop your so right! Father in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ of NAzerath I pray that those who have ears to hear let them hear. Thank you Jesus for the annointed that flows through this ministry like no other Father in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazersath bless and prosper this ministry whereas eyes havent see ears havent heard in Jesus name AMen
Holiness is Right! JESUS Is Coming Soon! I LOVE GOD AND I'M SERVING HIM WITH MY LIFE . PRAISE GOD FOR JESUS, THE SAME PERSON GOD AND JESUS, LION AND LAMB, BEGINNIG AND END, FATHER, SUN AND HOLY SPIRIT, ALL HOLY ,HOLY ,HOLY! WHAT A SWEET, WONDERFUL, MIGHTY, LOVING ALL POWERFUL GOD WE SERVE AND HIS NAME IS JESUS! GIVE HIM YOUR LIFE.
The Egyptian god Amun Ra and the Roman god Saturn birthday was celebrated on Dec 25th, which is the beginning of winter solstice. It is believed the Roman Catholic church chose this date to make Christianity more meaningful to pagan converts. This the same as they did with Easter. The cutting and decorating of trees is evident in many pagan religions, from the Middle East to northern Europe.
@@williampriester7761 yes. That's what I was saying. They did it for an easy transition from paganism to christianity. Folks dont understand. It's like we celebrate Easter. With eggs and candy but it's not even about that
Juanita Langley You said "God said you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. This is about worshiping false gods. It teaches us not to be afraid My comment *@Juanita Langley.... True the text he is reading is about worshiping false gods, but where is Christ - MASS in the bible? Christ mass is of the devil, it's NOT the birth of Christ its a LIE and Rev.**22:15** speaks on those who will not get into heaven, whosoever loveth and maketh a lie and Dec.25 is NOT the birth of Christ, that is a lie and a pagan holiday.* Rev.22:[14] Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. [15] *For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.*
Saturday is the 7th Day of the week. Sunday is the first day of the week. According to Scripture, JESUS rose on the first day of the week. Technically, the Jewish Sabbath last from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. GOD made EVERYDAY for HIS purpose and glory. Everyday is HIS. Worship on Sunday is and should be a celebration of the resurrection of JESUS. Worship is the key. . .Whether Saturday or Sunday, or any day. . .Is Worship the focus?
Ummm clearly satuday is sabbath i dnt think i ever heard him say sunday was but sunday is the first day of the week Jesus rose on a sunday morning so um yeah
@Life Builders, The 7th day is the Sabbath, the rest day given to human kind, after creation was completed, as spoken of in Genesis 2. It was reiterated in Exodus 20, as the 4th commandment. In the beginning when creation was begun, there were no jewish people, the Sabbath was given to the only two humans alive, Adam and Eve, so the 7th day Sabbath is, and has always been for all human kind, not just for the jews. Although Jesus rose on the 1st day of the week, there is no scripture in the old or new testament, of the bible, that says we are to worship on the first day of the week. God numbered the days, man named the days...
We do remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy. . .We also do not forsake the assembly of ourselves with other Believers. Can we look at it this way, Since GOD never said what day to corporately gather, Saturday is the Sabbath and Sunday is corporate Worship. Since GOD created every day, we can corporately gather as well as individually Worship HIM any day and that is fine with HIM? I do believe that GOD honors HIS Worship whenever we Worship
This sermon reminds me of when entire denominations say that women can't wear pants because The Bible says that a woman should not wear that which pertains to a man. When in actuality, that scripture is talking about cross dressing. The same type of misinterpretation holds true with this scripture. In this scripture, as well as Isaiah 44, God was talking about idolatry and carving out idols to worship them. Not putting up a Christmas tree, which incidentally did not exist until a few thousand years after that scripture was written. Oh, by the way, I see a lot of Poinsettias around the pulpit. The same flower that was used in heathen Aztec religious ceremonies.
NYYouthMinister Yep, the scripture IS ABSOLUTELY talking about cross-dressing and women wearing which pertains to a man is cross-dressing. Sorry, I still believe that women have no business wearing pants and Christian homes have no business celebrating Pagan Catholic holidays.
***** You are entitled to your beliefs and standards, but please don't impose them on the millions of Christian women who know that there is such a thing as women's pants and men's pants. It's not the act itself that offends God, but the spirit behind the act. The spirit behind cross dressing is the same one that's behind homosexuality and what Bruce Jenner did. Unlike the small minority of women who are a little confused about their gender, most women who wear pants are not trying to be men. They're simply trying to be practical. So if it's 20 below zero outside, or a woman is about to go shoot hoops, or ride a bike, or enjoy a leisurely day at the park, they ought to be able to wear women's pants or shorts while doing that without being judged under a Law that Christ already fulfilled anyway. And Christians who celebrate Christmas don't celebrate it as a pagan holiday. Most Christians know that Jesus wasn't born on December 25th, but the fact is that he was born. So Christmas is a great time to remind people that Jesus is the reason for the season. Which is exactly why they want to remove any reference to him during that time of year. The problem with many Christians is that we want to impose our standards on other Christian brothers and sisters, and judge them within our hearts for not being as holy or following the Word as correctly as we are, which according to Romans 14, and Isaiah 65:5 is also not a good thing. So I personally see nothing wrong with giving gifts to children to make them happy, all the while reminding them that the joy they get from receiving such gifts will quickly fade, but God gave us the greatest gift of all.
NYYouthMinister I appreciate Herman Murray for testing spirits and challenging the generational behaviors of our churches by the Word of God. Its hits you in some sensitive spots at times, but the Word cuts both ways. Rebuke, reprove, and encourage with great patience and sound instruction...2Timothy4.
I don't do it either. When the Spirit of God, enlightened me concerning Holidays, I stop " which makes me wonder about the Christians, who say they believe and yet" celebrate paganism!
Opinions and intentions are different things...and God does certainly care about our intentions...he also terribly misses full context..."they cut the tree down and fashion in into an idol and decorate it...a christmas tree is not fashioned into an idol nor are they worshipped...
Amen, Bishop! No Christmas tree🙅🏾♀️ “Learn not the way of heathen” That is definitely a scripture that we need to observe in these last & closing days of time. Christmas isn’t about God. I love it only because I get time off & maybe if there are any good sales, but Christmas & Christmas trees ain’t for me🙅🏾♀️ and thank God I wasn’t raised having one. Ppl just want to do what they want to do in Christendom these days, but we won’t be making any decisions when we get to Heaven so we better start practicing down here. So glad for this edifying sermon. As for me & my house, this is what I’m doing.
You are so right when I came in church in 1967 they told us don't do the way of the heathens don't put up no Christmas trees and stuff like that they putting up Christmas trees and everything else of your right Bishop long gone you doing a great job tell the truth tell the truth
As Christian's we celebrate the birth, life, death and soon coming return of our King Jesus EVERYDAY. Yes dec 25th is a heathen celebration- do the independent research for yourself. Each one needs to ask the Lord about, ie. Tree, etc. We really need to stick strictly to either wholesome national celebrations, and or holy-days. Overall and most importantly if it's sin to you, then it's unlawful.
Yes God is greater and John 14:23-31 can help you understand why I love and thank his son Jesus the Christ my friend. Is there a scripture that prohibits thanks to Jesus? Where are you trying to go with this comment? 🤷🏾♀️
@@babyshoogs57 Well, I asked the question because I believe that what he was saying about the tree was true. But then he also said that you can observe christmas without the tree, which I believe is false. Because the christmas tree and christmas go together. YASHUA'S birth was a miraculous and wonderful gift from the heavenly Father, but Christ-Mass has nothing to do with His Son's birth. And as marvelous as His birth was, no one was ever commended to celebrate it. But we are told to commemorate His death. Paul said, "I preach Christ CRUCIFIED ". He Himself never celebrated His own birthday, nor any of His followers in the scriptures. So that's where I was going with the question Jacqueline. I just wasn't sure if you heard the discrepancy in this pastor's message as well. Peace and blessings!
I believe that Christmas is a pagan holiday; however, we need to be mindful to not teach erroneously. I recall one day I was making reference to that very same scripture while explaining to a friend as to why she should not have a Christmas tree. The Lord stopped me in mid-sentence and explained to me the error. He said that they were "specifically" cutting that tree down to make a god of it. We are not to follow the customs of the heathens such as...............make for ourselves gods, pass our children through fire as sacrifices to false gods and things of that nature. We are not to celebrate their holidays; however, we must rightly divide the word of truth. Today people celebrate Christmas because they "THINK' they are celebrating Christ, not a false god. They need prayer and the truth. Erroneous doctrine is false doctrine. That isn't beneficial either.Heathens eat food that have been sacrificed to other gods, so should we not consume food because they eat food? No we just should not practice the "custom" of sacrificing the animal then consuming it.
That is so true. When you properly dissect the scripture, you will see that it was speaking about and idol they cut a tree down and nail in their home and put silver and gold over and worship it as a idol. This has nothing to do with Christ,as tree. Oh how believers need to keep the scriptures in check and not twist around to suite their own conviction. Paul said let everyone be fully persuaded in their own mind why they worship on which every day as everyday is the Lord day and not everyday except December 25..
Amen. I said the same thing.. They where doing it ti make gods, we know who our Creator I'd and we are nit worshiping the tree. do I think he had this one wrong..
well look at you, Ms. San, how eloquent of you to speak for the masses. first for you to clump all Americans in your reply as Christmas tree worshipers is as erroneous as this doctrine because I don't do Christmas trees and I'm an American. Secondly you, my dear, fit right in with oh Lucifer himself. You do know he is an accuser of the brother ..........right. I'm trying to find a way to go to hell?" that way is already broad one does not have to "try and find it" LOL. You are not angry because I offended God, you are heated because I rightly divided the word of truth and call the doctrine of men erroneous. Have a lovely day, Ma'am
To add to my previous response posted, You do see the plethora of poinsettias nicely placed around the altar..............right? Those are Christmas plants, :)
Good day! I highly respect Bishop Herman's ministry & believe he is a sho nuff man of God. However, I'm reading the comments and I don't understand what the issue with celebrating Christmas itself is; the tree, we can discuss, but if we're doing it right (without all the commercialism and worldliness) why wouldn't I honor the day Christ was born? BTW-I strive with ALL my heart to honor Him EVERYday w/my life, I just don't have a problem with the holiday.
WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT DAY JESUS WAS BORN, WE ARE JUST HAPPY HE WAS BORN ONE DAY, SO THEY SET ASIDE DEC. 25 AS A DAY TO WORSHIP HIM, AS FAR AS A TREE, THAT IS NOT NECESSARY, WHY WOULD A PERSON NEED A TREE TO HONOR CHRIST, THE TREE IS THE WAY OF THE HEATHEN ALSO BUNNY RABBITS EASTER EGG HUNTS ALL THAT IS FOOLISHNESS.
There is no where in scripture that instructs the Christians/Saints to OBSERVE His birth....instead we are instructed to celebrate His DEATH,BURIAL and RESURRECTION. How would we like it if our birthday were celebrated on a day that was not actually "our day of birth"? Christians have come to embrace so many things that are traditional, but not scriptural.
What about tithes?! Tell people that they don't have to pay 10 percent of their money to the church. Tell that truth. Church is full of false teachings. God didn't accept money for the tithes. It is scripture. Teach that.
1Timothy 8-12. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
Cant understand why some christians are divided when it come to the word of God i just don't get it. Why cant we be one one accord we read the same Bible but don't agree on what is written some believe this some believe that. Its ashame what's going on today in the churches christians look like Joke to the World. I spoke to several pastors on a some things written in the Bible and to my amaze they all had different views this is sickening. That's why Jesus say follow me Jesus and not man.
What should Christmas have in it Mary's Christ must come That we should have salvation Christmas has nothing to do with it but if that's what it takes for people to love one another spin time with 1 another lifting up the LordAppreciating the gift of God and to giving of those who have not What part do you think the Lord doesn't bless He is creator of everythingThe universe and The Earth it's all him
Daniel Thomas You said "Out of context My comment *@Daniel Thomas.... How about this context....Where is Christ - MASS in the bible? Christ mass is of the devil, it's NOT the birth of Christ its a LIE and Rev.**22:15** speaks on those who will not get into heaven, whosoever loveth and maketh a lie and Dec.25 is NOT the birth of Christ, that is a lie and a pagan holiday.* Rev.22:[14] Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. [15] *For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.*
Jeremiah 10 has nothing to do with Christmas. It hadn’t happened. 🤦🏽♂️ It is a decoration like poinsettias. Besides, the tree is burned after Christmas. Would pagans burn down an idol or a god?
Did Bishop take 22+ minutes to "preach" and "act out" the origin of a Christmas tree? Nice points here and there though. However, this is another reason why church attendance is on a downward spiral. We desperately need more people of God that can teach the word before they preach it.
Don’t think for yourself.. I will think for you....Listen to what he is saying ... even if you don’t fill convicted you should ... so if I preach it you should feel convicted because I say so... so you are taught nit to think for yourself
@@endtimewarrioressChristmas glorifies Christ for believers. Whether they are hyped about it. Even the unsaved people are proclaiming Christ and dont even realize.
@@jganionted in what way is christ glorified with believers at Christmas? Its a pagan holiday. They dont even say merry Christmas because of the chrudy in Christmas they say happy holidays now. The unsaved and saved is following the ways of this demonic ungodly world that doesnt want a thing to do with Jesus.
@@endtimewarrioress the birth of Christ. Did u forget about that. Nobody is worried about a fake tree. Love Christ and what he has done by saving the world from eternal hell. That's what Christmas is about. All the other decor is add ons
@@jganionted you just explain what it was all about but I asked you how is that glorified at Christmas besides knowing it but still making it all about the holidays?
He need to explain to me why do he still believe in Christmas..... he only know a portion of the story because the Bible is incomplete , the other books tell you the full story of the heathen... so the heathen ordained what books should be left in and what book should be left out, then they use their stature in titles to justify it looking to the Council of Nicea . the Heathen set this day up to be a holiday and everybody has to follow ,you really don't have a choice because that's the day that all your loved ones is off from work , who in their right mind would not want to be with a loved one's and we should be with our loved ones but it's just a gathering for us not Christmas . Now as soon as the pagans conquered and Enslaved the Hebrews , they get to dictate. So since they are heathens don't know why God don't understand his ways what they do is they merge AR books an understanding with theirs and they are many gods SWOSU apoorva don't have holidays all of their holidays today are mixed in with Greek and Roman gods which are the same guys they go back to Egypt Mesopotamia and Babylon same gods , names just change we have to be up on those names they make us sin on purpose, because we don't know who we are, the Catholic Church make the churches teach that we the gentiles but they know that we are not ....so they keep us sinning..IM SURE THE ELITES IN THE KNOW BE LAUGHING AT US... ChriSTMAS HOLIDAY IS A HOLY DAY to the heathen Roman God Saturn/ the holiday was callled saturnalia..but if you go back to each conquering of the Hebrews you will see the name change example, this is Roman did you go back to the Greek to the Persians to the Syrian to the Egyptians to the Babylonians, same gods different names because the language was different.... just like Revelation say we are mixed in with iron in clay then metaphor deals with a people and a nation and the land
It is written you not getting mad with him but with God he is just preaching what is written Holy men wrote the bible as God moved up on them believe it or not it's off him he is doing what God is telling him
This is a response to @lee jr you have not answered my question ..your to busy talking rubbish...I asked you did jesus say anywhere in the bible to celebrate his birthday..did any of his friends or brothers the apostles celebrate it ? No they did not and jesus did not ..and they brought the doctrine from jesus on how we should live and what we should do ..(.yea your right about me wanting to get to deep in the word 🤣😊🤲🙏🏼 I get deep deep in the scriptures. So I stay in the knowledge of god so I would know the rubbish talkers off the jump like you....dont add to the word or take away from it ...jesus already told us in the scriptures what to do in remembrance of him ..and none of it was to celebrate his birthday ..so just like the apostles and jesus said and I will say to you ..we believe as it is written ...show me where it is doctrine written that we should celebrate jesus birthday? If it's not written its traditions of men , ideas and philosophy. ..and for the record moses strike the rock in the bible with his staff ..why dont you walk around striking rocks with a staff ...then ? You know why because god commanded moses to speak to the rock ...that was for moses to do not us ...so unless jesus god the prophets or the disciples say to celebrate jesus birthday I AINT GONE CELEBRATE IT 🙏🏼🤲😊😂
Is very strange that some people only see the mistakes of others, but they don't see the mistakes of their own beliefs? In the 70s and 80s this church have Halloween parties in they'r school; so if you going to preach against so call Christmas tree? This apply also to the Halloween party's that you had in the past in your private Children's School. In the 70's you also used to preach that women should not wear wigs, now I see a lot of your women's wearing them. You see? Holiness is got to be based on the true love of God through His word and not in hypocrisy preaching that is convenient for you.. consider yourselves first, because you also have many many faults. You say that Holiness start in the heart and it will show on the outside,and it is true; but it's only one thing? Sometimes your teachings are full of legalism and Hate for the other churches that don't believe like yourselves .the Bible say the love of God is the principal thing and if you don't have it , you better put it in your garment . We need to understand the word of true and not to teach legalism , for this customs you want to put in people ,they disappear with the use. Clean the teaching and be Temperance in all things. God bless you. And I do love all of the believers in this ministry, you all are very special to me.....and compared to many other Ministries that I know ,you are doing pretty good. But compare yourselves to the person Jesus and not to the image of other churches. THANK GOD MY ABBA FATHER , HE LIFTED ME.......ONLY GOD AND THE POWER OF HIS WORD........
He going to say in one breath I'm not going to put up a tree but in another breath I still do Christmas this dude sound like that serpent telling you the truth and a lie at the same time
God has to open his eyes as to why Christmas is a lie and you cant worship God with lies. Some people truly think that they are celebrating Christ in truth and it takes God to open their eyes.
He is telling the people why it want go on in the church but want tell the people to not do it at all I mean went threw the scriptures and explain everything right and then came right after and said I'm still going to do Christmas just not going to pick up a tree do you know I would do the whole sin homie ain't no I half sin.
Exactly, what does the Scriptures say about when the Angel of The Lord appeared to Mary and told her Elizabeth was with child and it was 6 months older than the Christ.
My guess is that he means he still celebrates the (said) birth of Christ Yeshua (Now called "Jesus"; Which is absolutely strange) on this date, for whatever odd reason. Although, whether this is the actual accurate date of His birth or not--- celebrating it, he's practically still "doing what the heathens do"... Only, he does it without a tree. So, I'm really wondering too, what he means by that, and how it's supposedly any different. 🤔
Mark Scott if we listen to what he is saying... yes it is scary, when you know better (if we’re really live by the word of GOD), but do different! Yet, he celebrates the day, after knowing “what the word say” the church resembles the world so much until they look like twins!! This is a very contradicting preached message ! Either you believe or you don’t! Now days the churches are lukewarm and on the fence about things they shouldn’t be! It’s not rocket science! You can’t talk about the decorations of the tree and yet buy presents for your children and family! Did you go out and buy Christ a gift? I bet, very few if any, said happy birthday right before they handed the gifts to family! It’s not the family members birthday that received gifts. So just how are we celebrating Christ, by getting into debt, buying things we don’t truly need or even want?
There is no spiritual significance to having or not having a Christmas tree. Whatever choice we make, the motive behind a believer’s decision about this, as in all matters of conscience, must be to please the Lord. Romans 14:5-6a sets out the principle in a passage about liberty: “One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord.” The Lord is grieved when Christians look down upon one another for either celebrating or not celebrating Christmas in a particular way. This is spiritual pride. When we feel that somehow we have achieved a higher plain of spirituality by doing or not doing something about which the Bible is silent, we misuse our freedom in Christ, create divisions within His body, and thereby dishonor the Lord. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Amen. Too much sometimes. I have had a tree since a young child. God has blessed me in ways that I will never forget with the tree decorating my house for Christmas. Preach the Word and let the Holy Spirit do the convicting. I have read Jeremiah 10 and asked God about it and he sent me to Romans like you. God searches the intents of the heart and I do believe if I was out of His will, He would not bless me to affect people's lives with ministry the way He does through my God-given gifts. If the Bishop is preaching about a decoration (the tree), he should not be celebrating Christmas at all, because it is said to be a pagan (heathen) holiday. That would make him a hypocrite!
Jesus said to walk as I walked ...did jesus tell anyone anywhere in the bible to celebrate his birthday? No he did not ..did any of the 12 disciples celebrate jesus birthday or brought a doctrine to celebrate jesus birthday? No they did not ..so weather with a Christmas tree or not it's not to be done ...but god is to be worshipped everyday. 🙏🏼🤲 (remember do not add or take away from the word)
The angels visibly and audibly sang and praised in the earth realm at the birth of Christ -- they communicated to the shepherds that a magnificent event had taken place, is that not a celebration of His birth? Not trying to convince you, just my point of view -- let every man be persuaded in his own mind.
If you can't show me where it is written in the bible that we should celebrate jesus birth date then that's your own doctrine and tradition but not jesus or god teachings
@@peacefulstormnyc the bible says we believe as it is written ..show me anywhere in the bible where jesus celebrate his birthday or where any of the apostles celebrated jesus birthday
@@peacefulstormnyc(1st Timothy chapter 4 verse 16) Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 🙏🏼🤲(Isaiah chapter 8 verse 20) To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. (Roman's chapter 3 verse 15) For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
This is a real man of God. I love to listen to him. He's ole school. I wish I could be in service one time. I have never referred to any preacher as a man of God.
Christmas is a man made Holiday.we are to Celebrate the "Birth of the Saviour."The Roman Catholics designated certain days that we worship on even sunday. This custom of christmas does not include Jesus, it include lights, material things, drunkenness, feasting and gluttony. Jesus is not once mentioned. The kids don't even know nothing bout the birth of Christ Jesus, and the gifts given by wise men. Those gifts were demonicly given by wise men who were psychics and stargazer, readers of the signs. That's why Jeremiah spoke about that "Tree." But when people want to be rebellious and conformed to things of this world they make excuses to do what they do. Like Hallelujah night on Halloween. How you gonna do that on the night of the dead, when the demons and devil is honored. Do a study on halloween night of dead. Trick or treat who you treating, demons those spirits of the dead. And I dont even want to get on the Bunny rabbit representing Easter. God help us.
@@peacefulstormnyc Poinsettias is a flower not a Tree. But if you were to use it as a Tree I don't think it would be right. We as christians just must be mindful to keep Jesus as the focus of the day. What is Pagan is all the feasting, and drinking, partying and interference. Santa clause, the reindeers, teaching that surrounds man being the focus instead of Jesus.We are to be thankful for his birth and sacrifice of coming to this earth. Praise him for that.
This response is to .. @Marjorie Harris (Matthew chapter 2 verse 9) When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. ....show me where in those scriptures does it say we should practice celebrating jesus birthday throughout our generations ..did jesus celebrate his birth day every year or tell us to do that? Did the apostles celebrate jesus birth day every year or tell us to do it? they walked with him and hanged out with jesus so why did the apostles or jesus not do it but your doing it?.. ....according to scripture (we believe as it is written) .. if it is not written in the bible for us to do that then who told you to do it? Your pastor or bishop huh? Jesus told us what to do in remembrance of him written in the bible ...and it certainly was not to celebrate his birthday every year( dont add to god word) that is a commandment
YAH bless you my brother, continue to preach the WORD in season and out of season, God’s Word endures forever, from generation to generation. That WORD is handed down to me, Learn NOT their ways, NO TREE 🌲 in my home 🏡
I hope "learning the WAYS of the heathen" includes...Easter bunnies....Halloween-Hallelujah Parties...and a lot of other things that are not for CHRISTIANS according to the scriptures!!
I do not celebrate any holidays (birthdays, Xmas, Halloween, etc.) it’s not in the Bible to do so. God celebrated marriage, which he created and turned water into wine once there. I give gifts throughout the year as the Holy Ghost leads and guides me- I don’t wait for any particular day or holiday. To God be the glory and the Glory is God 🙏🏾
Christmas means Christ death Mas is death....i was raised in the traditional pagan Roman catholic SYSTEM and believe me this "HOLYDAY" is so far from holy and they know it. Just as all the false doctrine they teach. Jesus Christ could not have been born in the dead of winter and Israel it would be freezing cold and there would be no flocks in the field as the Bible says and no Shepherd standing outside tending to their flock we have got to open up our eyes and see the truth in the word of God and let him speak to us not man preachers are for preaching the word of God not their own commentaries and their own anecdotes if we just take the word of God at face value and believe exactly what it says we will be the better for it I believe this lie my entire life but as soon as I saw the truth I was so ready to let it go because who else died in my place and paid the debt that I owed so that I could go to heaven and not spend eternity in Hell which will one day be cast into the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone I do not think that these are things to be contentious about the word of God does say Hast thou faith ? have it to thyself. and also let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. I for one am fully persuaded in my own mind. Luke 2 2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. As a Christian saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ my job my obligation in life is to share the gospel MARK 16:15 with every single person I come across because the wrath of God abideth on them as long as they are dead in their trespasses they must be born again .. there must be a moment in time where you remember repenting changing your mind of what you have always believed and believe the truth of the word of God which is that Jesus Christ God In the Flesh died in our place paid the debt for our sin was laid in the tomb went three days into the lower parts of the earth came up out of the Grave was seen 40 days on this Earth and then ascended into heaven where he sits at the right hand of the throne of God he is eternal life John 14:6 says I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me the only way to the Father in Heaven is through his Son Jesus Christ and that is what a Christian is supposed to share with others whether we nail down Christmas trees in our living room or not won't save our soul from hell and if we teach somebody not to nail a tree down in their living room yet we never give them the gospel and tell him how to get saved what good is that? I pray that you are saved I pray that you have been born again of the holy Spirit of God
Jesus wasn't born on Christmas. The Catholics started Christmass Ist pope Constantein Roman emperor. Think about it. Christ-mass they started Santa also. It's all paganism. They also changed Saturday worship to Sunday. Do not add or take away. Catholics also took books out of our Bible for a reason. The book of Enoch makes Genesis make more sense.
@@EternaLivesMatterYou really know what your talking about. Yes I'm saved. Not sure where I fit sometimes things God is teaching me that doesn't always fit traditions of man and miracles that would astound by almighty God... Not by somebody's 7 steps to... but Gods instructions. 🙌 Ex. John ch.9 Sometimes we have to hear God over man. Just threw that tidbit in.
Liz Powell You telling the whole truth sis! We have to do research and not just feel good church attending. Church better wake up and research the history and read true Word for THEMSELVES. Men are supposed to lead their families in study of the Word.
I was debating this in my spirit and something didn't feel right I read in other places that it was okay but I felt uneasy..so God brought me here and just a few seconds in I had that confirmation..I I lmmediately threw my tree out. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Well, here is my $.02 worth! The "Church" better stop getting up early for "SUNRISE" service then and using the months and days of the week,is definitely a no,no! Preach that!
He’s preaching just what God told him to preach. We don’t have sunrise service. We’re not the Baptist’s. Furthermore, when you decide that you’re not going to use Sunday through Saturday as days of the week, which is good because we should say the 1st day, 3rd day etc., you must in that case come out of your Nike tennis shoes, named after a false god, that Hermès purse/bag, named after a false god etc. If you’re going to go all the way out then go all the way out. Let’s rightly divide the word of truth and stop bickering. Sincerely, Brother Futch
@@pnutt007 Offended much?! Why?! Ask me what I mean, and stop ASSuming what you think I mean. To help you out, notice I said " the church", not YOUR church, and what does being baptist have anything to do with anything, and who's bickering? Why are you so disgruntled....
@@grahamteja Not offended at all brotha. I don’t have to ask what you mean when it’s simply so clear. That’s why I have Holy Ghost wisdom. I know you said the church, not my church but, you see, my church is the church so let’s be clear & it ain’t no earthly building, it’s these temples made of clay! I mentioned the Baptist’s because they are the ones who orchestrated the so called sunrise services. Duhh. Never will I bicker because when you know truth, it shows indubitably! Never disgruntled but, happy in JESUS CHRIST! Well, praise HIM 👋 Be blessed.
It doesn't matter their are plants and trees all over the building. When they cut the trees for worship it wasn't a certain time of year. You can't teach this and only apply it to Christmas. It applies everyday. The Bible didn't say women can preach but they in y'all pulpit. Live by the whole bible not just the part you like!
Totally taken out of context, when they cut the tree down they shaped it in the image of a man or animal and then decorated it with silver and gold. Text in Jeremiah 10 has nothing to do with a Christmas tree.#Saints need to study for themselves also to see if what the Preacher is preaching is the correct interpretation
I dont celebrate Christmas. I try to live everyday in love ,giving,joy,and in Christ everyday. If I practice this lifestyle daily then there would be no need for the hoopla in December. I give throughout the year,I love daily,and etc.
JEREMIAH CH 10 mentions the Christmas tree, no church should have a tree in their sanctuary, it is an abomination egg hunts, halloween party on Gods holy ground is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord.
We praise the lord everyday even dec 25th is his day we do not serve idols, jesus was born died and resurrected from the grave and he nailed my sin to the cross he is our passover lamb and he has set me free from the law,when he shed his precious blood we are not under the law and we donot worship trees we have a living god not one that caint speak like a tree I know better to worship any other than him amen!
This is all about religion not about relationships with God. Thank God for the Messy Church because it's time to do church differently for the benefit of the Upchurched
I’m sorry I totally disagree this text has nothing to do with having a Christmas tree in the church. I’m surprised because I’ve been following him for years.
Biggz Smith it still has nothing to do with the Christmas tree in the church. I still disagree the person that’s waiting is you. It’s not up for debate
God bless you I know the text don’t have to prove anything you to somebody don’t know what it means themselves don’t come for me unless I send for you. Please don’t do it
Since March 1998 when God saved me I have not celebrated any holidays (Xmas or Birthdays, etc.) If it’s not in the Bible, I don’t do it. God did not say he was born on December 25th and to celebrate by giving gifts to each other. I’m In the world but not of it. Amen and glory be to God 🙏🏾.
That's why it's good to know this word, I grew up in Holiness my whole life and never knew or saw that scripture. My mother taught me to know the word for myself and I have the word in me but it's still so much I need to study This was my first time seeing that scripture, Praise God for this good word from God. Lord lead me to abide and obey. I didn't get a Christmas tree this year or last year, but I wanted one last year, this year I was trying to save money and I was wondering was it pagan or not or like if it's ok, now I know it's not scripture base, Praise God for that and you can't argue with scripture.
Bad thing is when you preach scripture out of context many will believe it. If you first recognize that Jeremiah wrote this a long time before the invention of the Christmas tree. Context matters. Secondly If you read vs. 5 of Jeremiah 10 he goes a little deeper and says talking about theses trees cut down and worked by hands and the ax “they are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.” He is clearly talking about cutting down wood and making an idol.
@The Life! what does commenting on RU-vid have to do with Christ. Nothing! It’s not evil, but yes it can lead to you watching ungodly things. We can make the assertion about many things that has pagan roots. However the context of it speaks of something different than what we see today.
what is the difference between the christmas tree and all those poinsettias? both are for christmas, both were taken from outside, both are for decoration inside, both will be discarded after the holiday.
@Jackie Joyner That is your choice sis. I just shared with another poster here that we celebrate all kinds of things that were not instituted by the Apostles. Birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, etc. In the Word of God the bible tells us the angels came forth in song and praise in the earth realm, they communicated the glorious event to the shepherds, -- that is a celebration of Christ's birth and has no pagan origin. The DATE is connected to pagan worship, the event is rooted in the word of God. I love celebrating Christmas. Yesterday, in the park, we sang true hymns that tell the story of God's love, we gave out tracts and gifts, sharing the love of God. If the Lord has led you differently, I understand.
@Jackie Joyner Do you celebrate you,your mother,son,daughter,friend or any family member birthday?Do you celebrate high school reunions?Do you celebrate baby showers?Do your job have a yearly or other kinds of celebrations?Do you attend?I hope you be truthful.Thanks.
@Jackie Joyner Just because a Person honor their Pastor don't mean they are sinning nor do it mean they are putting the person above GOD.You say GOD told you that to have a Pastor Anniversary was wrong.Well that don't line up with scriptures.Maybe you ate before you laid down and had a bad dream but GOD didn't tell you that Jackie.Everything we say must line up with GOD'S word not your opinion.Now let's see what the Word of GOD says about honoring Pastor's.1 Timothy 5:17 says,LET THE ELDERS WHO RULE WELL BE COUNTED WORTHY OF DOUBLE HONOR,ESPECIALLY WHO LABOUR IN THE WORD AND DOCTRINE.FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH,THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREAD OUT THE CORN.So we see based on the WORD OF GOD.That to show honor to Pastor are not wrong.Better yet it is COMMANDED.So that blows your so called revelation from GOD out the door.Here is another example,do you honor your father and mother?Well the bible tells to honor FATHER and MOTHER.Just because a person or church set a day aside to honor their Pastor don't mean they are putting him before GOD.GOD knows the heart.No one is bowing down to the Pastor.No one is Worshipping the Pastor.No one is giving the Pastor glory.They are only honoring their Pastor who preach and teach to them for free.Who do hospital,jail and house visits for free.Who baptise,do weddings,counsel for free.Who pray for them and they are healed.Who cast out devils,love them,encourage them,support them,pray for them,pay their bills,etc.All for free.JESUS SAID,THE LABORER IS WORTHY OF HIS WAGES.So all of that the Pastor is employed by GOD and shouldn't be paid is a lie the devil and from the pit of hell and his children.Stop adding stuff to the word of GOD that's not there.Romans 13:7 SAYS,GIVE HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.Rather it's in the House of GOD or Goverment.Now stop your lieing.GOD didn't tell you nothing like that Jackie!Don't give me your opinions either give me scriptures because I just showed you by scriptures how you are lieing.Just saying.GOD BLESS.
@Jackie Joyner Jackie if you celebrated you daughters birthday then maybe you don't need to tell someone not to celebrate there children birthdays until you have not celebrated yours for some years.Just because you feel guilty doing something don't mean the next person suppose to feel guilty for it.Now again let me give you what GOD'S WORD says about certain days.Romans 14:5-6,LET EACH MAN ESTERM IN HIS IWN HEART WHAT DAY HE RECONIZE ABOVE ANOTHER.WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE ANOTHER MAN'S SERVANT.Let each man be convinced in his own heart,Jackie.
