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'''THE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN'''<br/><br/>
 
'''THE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN'''<br/><br/>
<p><strong>WHAT DOES THEBIBLE SAY ABOUT.... THE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN?</strong>
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<strong>WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT.... THE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN?</strong><br/>
Song of Solomon 2:15 says, &quot;Take us the foxes, thelittle foxes, that spoil the  
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Song of Solomon 2:15 says, &quot;Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the  
 
vines: for our vines have tender grapes.&quot;  
 
vines: for our vines have tender grapes.&quot;  
Foxes sometime in search of food would enter into thegrape orchards and devour  
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Foxes sometime in search of food would enter into the grape orchards and devour  
the grapes and spoil the crop. However, the little foxeswere too small to reach  
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the grapes and spoil the crop. However, the little foxes were too small to reach  
the grape bunches so they would chew on the vines and itwould kill the whole  
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the grape bunches so they would chew on the vines and it would kill the whole  
vine. Instead of the farmer just losing his crop, he wouldlose his vine which  
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vine. Instead of the farmer just losing his crop, he would lose his vine which  
was more disastrous. Spiritually some things we do orallow that we might think  
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was more disastrous. Spiritually some things we do or allow that we might think  
 
is little or insignificant can also be disastrous for us.<br/><br/>
 
is little or insignificant can also be disastrous for us.<br/><br/>
Halloween to some, is what they would consider perhaps alittle compromise.  
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Halloween to some, is what they would consider perhaps a little compromise.  
However it is the &quot;little foxes&quot; that spoil thevines and this little compromise  
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However it is the &quot;little foxes&quot; that spoil the vines and this little compromise  
can open the door to other evils. Many Christians do notrealise that certain  
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can open the door to other evils. Many Christians do not realise that certain  
traditions that are celebrated in the world have evilorigins. Just because our  
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traditions that are celebrated in the world have evil origins. Just because our  
society partakes in certain activities does not make themacceptable for  
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society partakes in certain activities does not make them acceptable for  
Christians. We must look to Christ and His Word to see ifthe traditions of this  
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Christians. We must look to Christ and His Word to see if the traditions of this  
 
world are good or evil. <br/><br/>
 
world are good or evil. <br/><br/>
<p>Mark 7:13 says, &quot;Making the word of God of noneeffect through your tradition,  
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<p>Mark 7:13 says, &quot;Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition,  
which ye have delivered: and many such like things doye.&quot;  
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which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.&quot;  
 
One very evil tradition is the celebration of Halloween.No Christian should  
 
One very evil tradition is the celebration of Halloween.No Christian should  
partake in the activities of this holiday, nor shouldthey allow their children  
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partake in the activities of this holiday, nor should they allow their children  
 
to do so. We can discern the evil of this day by taking alook at the  
 
to do so. We can discern the evil of this day by taking alook at the  
 
festivities that are associated with its celebration.Children are dressed as  
 
festivities that are associated with its celebration.Children are dressed as  
 
witches, goblins, ghosts, little devils and fortunetellers. All these are  
 
witches, goblins, ghosts, little devils and fortunetellers. All these are  
representatives of Satan's kingdom. Games played atcarnivals promote fear in  
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representatives of Satan's kingdom. Games played at carnivals promote fear in  
children as they are ushered through spook houses andhorror rooms. Skeletons,  
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children as they are ushered through spook houses and horror rooms. Skeletons,  
black cats and bats represent death and darkness. Nocarnival is complete  
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black cats and bats represent death and darkness. No carnival is complete  
without the gypsy who tells fortunes. Satan has gainedman's approval to  
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without the gypsy who tells fortunes. Satan has gained man's approval to  
celebrate his day by simply making it a tradition thatseems like a fun day.<br/><br/>
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celebrate his day by simply making it a tradition that seems like a fun day.<br/><br/>
The opposite is true, however, as more damage and harmare done on this day each  
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The opposite is true, however, as more damage and harm are done on this day each  
year than any other holiday. Children are taught to godoor to door chanting  
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year than any other holiday. Children are taught to go door to door chanting  
&quot;trick or treat.&quot; It is unchristian to demand agift under threat of playing  
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&quot;trick or treat.&quot; It is unchristian to demand a gift under threat of playing  
some trick. Police are on the alert for juvenilevandalism and caution parents  
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some trick. Police are on the alert for juvenile vandalism and caution parents  
 
to be watchful.<br/><br/>
 
to be watchful.<br/><br/>
Satanists celebrate this as their high holy day and evenoffer human sacrifices  
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Satanists celebrate this as their high holy day and even offer human sacrifices  
to the devil. Until recently, most Christians have not questionedthis
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to the devil. Until recently, most Christians have not questioned this
traditional celebration, but rather have gone along withit by even bringing  
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traditional celebration, but rather have gone along with it by even bringing  
Halloween parties into the church. The earliest Halloweencelebrations were not  
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Halloween parties into the church. The earliest Halloween celebrations were not  
held by the early church, but the Druids in honour ofSamhain, the Lord of the  
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held by the early church, but the Druids in honour of Samhain, the Lord of the  
 
Dead, and his demons, whose festival fell on November 1.Halloween actually  
 
Dead, and his demons, whose festival fell on November 1.Halloween actually  
means &quot;holy or hallowed evening.&quot; (According tothe Roman calendar in which days  
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means &quot;holy or hallowed evening.&quot; (According to the Roman calendar in which days  
began at midnight, the evening of October 31 was the evebefore the hallowed  
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began at midnight, the evening of October 31 was the eve before the hallowed  
day; hence Halloween or All Soul's Eve was keptthroughout the ancient pagan  
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day; hence Halloween or All Soul's Eve was kept throughout the ancient pagan  
 
world.).<br/><br/>
 
world.).<br/><br/>
It can also be called All Hallows Eve because it is theday before All Hallows'  
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It can also be called All Hallows Eve because it is the day before All Hallows'  
or All Saints' day, a holy day in the Roman CatholicChurch, Episcopal Church,  
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or All Saints' day, a holy day in the Roman Catholic Church, Episcopal Church,  
the Church of England and the Greek Orthodox Church. Thisfestival honours all  
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the Church of England and the Greek Orthodox Church. This festival honours all  
 
martyrs, known and unknown, who have died for the church.During the time of  
 
martyrs, known and unknown, who have died for the church.During the time of  
Constantine, these two holidays were merged in an attemptto Christianise the  
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Constantine, these two holidays were merged in an attempt to Christianise the  
heathen. The church could not prevent these heathenpractices, so they thought  
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heathen. The church could not prevent these heathen practices, so they thought  
 
&quot;taming'&quot; them would be the answer. They were,of course, not to worship their  
 
&quot;taming'&quot; them would be the answer. They were,of course, not to worship their  
gods on the church's All Saint's day. However, as it iswith all compromises,  
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gods on the church's All Saint's day. However, as it is with all compromises,  
soon the evil overrode the good, and hence we stillhonour these heathen  
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soon the evil overrode the good, and hence we still honour these heathen  
 
practices by celebrating Halloween. <br/><br/>
 
practices by celebrating Halloween. <br/><br/>
<p>As parents you have a responsibility not to allow yourchildren to be exposed to  
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<p>As parents you have a responsibility not to allow your children to be exposed to  
these evil celebrations. What might seem to some asinnocent children's games is  
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these evil celebrations. What might seem to some as innocent children's games is  
a &quot;little fox&quot; that can open the door to satanicinfluence and even demon  
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a &quot;little fox&quot; that can open the door to satanic influence and even demon  
possession in some cases. Children can be tormented witha spirit of fear that  
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possession in some cases. Children can be tormented with a spirit of fear that  
can come through this involvement that stays with themthroughout their lives.  
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can come through this involvement that stays with them throughout their lives.  
It also introduces children to witchcraft, making iteasier for them to become  
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It also introduces children to witchcraft, making it easier for them to become  
involved in cults and occult activities. When childrenare taught it is  
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involved in cults and occult activities. When children are taught it is  
alright to play with the things of darkness, it does notgive them the repulsion  
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alright to play with the things of darkness, it does not give them the repulsion  
and resistance that they need to stand against greaterSatanic involvement. When  
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and resistance that they need to stand against greater Satanic involvement. When  
 
the things of Satan are taken lightly, as games and fun,it sets our children up  
 
the things of Satan are taken lightly, as games and fun,it sets our children up  
 
to accept evil rather than to resist it. This&quot;little fox&quot; is not only spreading  
 
to accept evil rather than to resist it. This&quot;little fox&quot; is not only spreading  
evil to children but has been a curse for the church andour nation as well. As  
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evil to children but has been a curse for the church and our nation as well. As  
Christians, we should spread the word to others about theevil tradition of Halloween.<br/><br/>
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Christians, we should spread the word to others about the evil tradition of Halloween.<br/><br/>
  
Ephesians 5:6-12 says, &quot;Let no man deceive you withvain words: for because of  
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Ephesians 5:6-12 says, &quot;Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of  
these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children ofdisobedience. 7 Be not  
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these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not  
ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimesdarkness, but now are  
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ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are  
ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (Forthe fruit of the Spirit  
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ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit  
 
is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)10Proving what is acceptable  
 
is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)10Proving what is acceptable  
unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with theunfruitful works of darkness,  
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unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness,  
but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even tospeak of those things  
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but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things  
 
which are done of them in secret.&quot; <br/><br/>
 
which are done of them in secret.&quot; <br/><br/>
  
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Pastor R.S.(Bud)&amp; Betty Miller<br/>
 
Pastor R.S.(Bud)&amp; Betty Miller<br/>
P.O. Box 850<br/<br/>
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P.O. Box 850<br/>
 
Dewey, AZ 86327<br/>
 
Dewey, AZ 86327<br/>
 
U.S.A.<br/><br/>
 
U.S.A.<br/><br/>
 
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 19 April 2015

THE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT.... THE TRADITION OF HALLOWEEN?
Song of Solomon 2:15 says, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." Foxes sometime in search of food would enter into the grape orchards and devour the grapes and spoil the crop. However, the little foxes were too small to reach the grape bunches so they would chew on the vines and it would kill the whole vine. Instead of the farmer just losing his crop, he would lose his vine which was more disastrous. Spiritually some things we do or allow that we might think is little or insignificant can also be disastrous for us.

Halloween to some, is what they would consider perhaps a little compromise. However it is the "little foxes" that spoil the vines and this little compromise can open the door to other evils. Many Christians do not realise that certain traditions that are celebrated in the world have evil origins. Just because our society partakes in certain activities does not make them acceptable for Christians. We must look to Christ and His Word to see if the traditions of this world are good or evil.

Mark 7:13 says, "Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye." One very evil tradition is the celebration of Halloween.No Christian should partake in the activities of this holiday, nor should they allow their children to do so. We can discern the evil of this day by taking alook at the festivities that are associated with its celebration.Children are dressed as witches, goblins, ghosts, little devils and fortunetellers. All these are representatives of Satan's kingdom. Games played at carnivals promote fear in children as they are ushered through spook houses and horror rooms. Skeletons, black cats and bats represent death and darkness. No carnival is complete without the gypsy who tells fortunes. Satan has gained man's approval to celebrate his day by simply making it a tradition that seems like a fun day.

The opposite is true, however, as more damage and harm are done on this day each year than any other holiday. Children are taught to go door to door chanting "trick or treat." It is unchristian to demand a gift under threat of playing some trick. Police are on the alert for juvenile vandalism and caution parents to be watchful.

Satanists celebrate this as their high holy day and even offer human sacrifices to the devil. Until recently, most Christians have not questioned this traditional celebration, but rather have gone along with it by even bringing Halloween parties into the church. The earliest Halloween celebrations were not held by the early church, but the Druids in honour of Samhain, the Lord of the Dead, and his demons, whose festival fell on November 1.Halloween actually means "holy or hallowed evening." (According to the Roman calendar in which days began at midnight, the evening of October 31 was the eve before the hallowed day; hence Halloween or All Soul's Eve was kept throughout the ancient pagan world.).

It can also be called All Hallows Eve because it is the day before All Hallows' or All Saints' day, a holy day in the Roman Catholic Church, Episcopal Church, the Church of England and the Greek Orthodox Church. This festival honours all martyrs, known and unknown, who have died for the church.During the time of Constantine, these two holidays were merged in an attempt to Christianise the heathen. The church could not prevent these heathen practices, so they thought "taming'" them would be the answer. They were,of course, not to worship their gods on the church's All Saint's day. However, as it is with all compromises, soon the evil overrode the good, and hence we still honour these heathen practices by celebrating Halloween.

<p>As parents you have a responsibility not to allow your children to be exposed to these evil celebrations. What might seem to some as innocent children's games is a "little fox" that can open the door to satanic influence and even demon possession in some cases. Children can be tormented with a spirit of fear that can come through this involvement that stays with them throughout their lives. It also introduces children to witchcraft, making it easier for them to become involved in cults and occult activities. When children are taught it is alright to play with the things of darkness, it does not give them the repulsion and resistance that they need to stand against greater Satanic involvement. When the things of Satan are taken lightly, as games and fun,it sets our children up to accept evil rather than to resist it. This"little fox" is not only spreading evil to children but has been a curse for the church and our nation as well. As Christians, we should spread the word to others about the evil tradition of Halloween.

Ephesians 5:6-12 says, "Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)10Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret."

CHRIST UNLIMITED MINISTRIES

Pastor R.S.(Bud)& Betty Miller
P.O. Box 850
Dewey, AZ 86327
U.S.A.

WEB SITE ADDRESS:

http://www.bible.com