Sola Scriptura-3

Why we believe that Jesus/ birth should be recognized and honored has a long history. But, just the name should cause all true believers to take a closer look. ‘Christ Mas’ indicates a direct linkage to the Church of Rome and their 1500-1600 exclusive control of the ‘church’ and the Scriptures.

We will eventually cover the reality of the ‘catholic mass’ but for today we must continue on the idolatry of Christmas.

Jeremiah 10:1  Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. 10:2  Thus says the LORD, "Do not learn the way of the nations, And do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens Although the nations are terrified by them; 

10:3  For the customs of the peoples are delusion; Because it is wood cut from the forest, The work of the hands of a craftsman with a cutting tool. 10:4  "They decorate it with silver and with gold; They fasten it with nails and with hammers So that it will not totter.

This sounds like what the world recognizes as a ‘Christ Mas’ tree. What does this tree have to do with the birth of Jesus Christ?

‘Christ Mas’ is a holiday that the whole world celebrates. Pagans, atheists, Hindus, Jews et. all exchange gifts, decorate, buy presents, and plan parties all around this day.

How much of the ‘christian’ efforts and time is spent in worshiping Jesus versus all the other ‘holy day’ time consuming events and efforts. Songs, movies, stories permeate every air wave from November thru December. They totally drown out any religious efforts to ‘reclaim’ this day. Even in churches we have Santa’s visits. Take a hard look at the time you have spent on these worldly activities versus singing a few hymns in church followed by a short sermon on Luke 1.

These verses in Jeremiah, God warns us of to not learn the ways of the nations. He also has warned us repeatedly not to worship Him as the pagans worship their gods.

Deuteronomy 12:29  "When the LORD your God cuts off before you the nations which you are going in to dispossess, and you dispossess them and dwell in their land, 12:30  beware that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How do these nations serve their gods, that I also may do likewise?' 12:31  "You shall not behave thus toward the LORD your God, for every abominable act which the LORD hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. 12:32  "Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. 

Ignorance of the law will not keep you from being declared guilty in any U.S. court. Neither will it keep you from God’s righteous judgment.

More next Saturday.