Halloween

Halloween practices, from dressing in costumes to bobbing for apples, were once part of pagan worship. These actions are repeated today by people who are unaware or simply don’t care about their true meaning. 

Some see Halloween as a harmless time of fun and others, a ghastly and demonically inspired night to be avoided. As Christians, we should "test everything." Read your Bible, pray, and get answers.

How did Halloween become part of the current society? Does the history of Halloween matter?

Should it concern us that the customs involved in Halloween were once used to worship demons?

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 – Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Time may have passed, but the origins and true purpose of Halloween remains the same. The history of Halloween as an evil day of Satanic worship can’t be denied. It is an historical fact. Halloween may not seem evil to you, but how do you think the Almighty would view this day?

Christians should sway from such practices and create a distinction in the world. Bible believers have been called to be, “in the world but not of the world.” Some professing Christians who do celebrate holidays such as Halloween are (often) off on other biblical fundamentals. Following apostasy (a standing away from, falling away, abandonment) in any area of Christianity means we are not on the narrow path that leads to eternal life.

Halloween is an excellent opportunity to take a stand for righteousness and be a light to society. Ephesians 5:8 - For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.

Some churches openly celebrate this evil day. Others compromise with Halloween alternatives like harvest festivals or Biblical costume parties. New Christian meanings given to ancient pagan practices…. “Christianizing” pagan practices. Is this acceptable to the Almighty? The Savior warns us not to go in the way of the pagans.

Is this allowed by the Scriptures? Pagan practices cannot be transformed into holy deeds. Paganism cannot be redeemed. Paganism can only be avoided.

The truth about Halloween can be found in encyclopedias, internet searches, and even on the History channel television network. This holiday is evil and should be avoided by those who claim to worship the Almighty of the Bible.

1 Corinthians 10:21 - You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons.    which will you choose?

Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:9 - Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.

1 Timothy 4:1 - Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 - But test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.


Use this Halloween as an opportunity for the Lord Jesus.
". . . The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;"
Matthew 9:37
"And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire. . ."
Jude 1:23