Post by Watchman on Nov 4, 2006 14:41:14 GMT -5
Note that there are more Political days than Religious days. Perhaps this shows our present inclinations to worship men rather than God. Many of these days are forced on us by the political system. Offices, banks and schools are closed. The patriotic origins are all but forgotten. Many have turned into just another day to go fishing or watch a favorite game on TV. We should consider the fourth command also -- the overlooked part -- "six days shall you labor . . . ." Many sins result from idleness.
Does God frown upon observance of political days? Certain national days were observed in Old Testament times. See Esther 9:26-32 (Purim), Zechariah 8:19(special national fast days) and John 10:22 (Feast of Dedication -- now known as Hanukkah). These days had nothing to do with God's Holy Day plan. They were important to God's people because of miraculous occurrences. These days have significance to the Jews but are of little or no importance to called and converted Christians. They are like Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
The days honoring individuals, especially those who founded the country, need to be carefully considered. They border on violation of the first command if carried to the extreme. For those who know the truth of the beginning of the blessings bestowed on the United States, British Commonwealth countries and western Europe, the real beginning of our heritage goes back to Abraham's obedience.
The other political days need to be looked at in the light of the first and second commandments. When you observe them are you putting another god or idol in place of the true God? Or are you putting a day that stands for godless atheism or humanism -- May 1 -- in place of God's plan? According to Pastor Peter Peters writing in Patriot Review, "Baal Worship in America," "MAY DAY AND THE MAY POLE: The most important holiday in Russia is May day. The May pole and May day come from the worship of Astarte and sacred pole Ashera." Do you violate the intent of the sixth command when observing the militarily oriented days?
Does God frown upon observance of political days? Certain national days were observed in Old Testament times. See Esther 9:26-32 (Purim), Zechariah 8:19(special national fast days) and John 10:22 (Feast of Dedication -- now known as Hanukkah). These days had nothing to do with God's Holy Day plan. They were important to God's people because of miraculous occurrences. These days have significance to the Jews but are of little or no importance to called and converted Christians. They are like Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
The days honoring individuals, especially those who founded the country, need to be carefully considered. They border on violation of the first command if carried to the extreme. For those who know the truth of the beginning of the blessings bestowed on the United States, British Commonwealth countries and western Europe, the real beginning of our heritage goes back to Abraham's obedience.
The other political days need to be looked at in the light of the first and second commandments. When you observe them are you putting another god or idol in place of the true God? Or are you putting a day that stands for godless atheism or humanism -- May 1 -- in place of God's plan? According to Pastor Peter Peters writing in Patriot Review, "Baal Worship in America," "MAY DAY AND THE MAY POLE: The most important holiday in Russia is May day. The May pole and May day come from the worship of Astarte and sacred pole Ashera." Do you violate the intent of the sixth command when observing the militarily oriented days?