What does the Bible say about christians celebrating halloween?
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The Bible calls Christians to reject participation in evil or occult practices, while using wisdom and conscience in how they relate to cultural observances. Ephesians 5:6-12 urges believers to expose the unfruitful works of darkness rather than share in them, and 1 Corinthians 10:21 warns against fellowship with spiritual powers opposed to the Lord. Yet 1 Corinthians 10:31 directs all conduct toward God’s glory, and 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 calls Christians to test everything and hold fast to what is good. Therefore, Christians should not celebrate Halloween in ways that glorify death, fear, witchcraft, or darkness, but may differ in conscience regarding innocent activities, seeking what is true, pure, and honorable (Philippians 4:8).
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- Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.
- 1 Corinthians 10:21
You can't both drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You can't both partake of the table of the Lord, and of the table of demons.
- 3 John 1:11
Beloved, don't imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
- Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
- Ephesians 5:6-12
[6] Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. [7] Therefore don't be partakers with them. [8] For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, [9] for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth, [10] proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord. [11] Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them. [12] For the things which are done by them in secret, it is a shame even to speak of.
- 1 Peter 5:8
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
- Romans 13:12
The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
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