Bible Discussion Thread

does this chapter say its ok to have a christmas tree in Gods house of worhsipe?

Christmas trees will be priced way high due to all the forest fires this year. You could buy a fine slab of barbecue instead.

I have a large manger inside my home which I love. It looks like a cave with moss leaves and straw. figures, lots of animals; even the little drummer boy.

Hi Larry The simple answer to this is purpose, if it is gotten because decorative and enjoyed for there smell and

its a blessing to the individual and its a reminder of what God gave us in the celebration of his Sons birth ok. If it

it is adored and worshipped then its gets elevated to idolatry which is anything that influences the mind above Gods Word

because that's our primary focus daily to love God. Second one not Good Romans 14 whole chapter

Jeremiah 10:1-4, Deuteronomy 16:21-22, Jeremiah 10:1-21,

Hopefully these help you further in your study & willingness to seek truth & GOD's will.

Hi there, I recently studied up on what is meant by these trees. This is speaking of Asherah poles or trees, that were set up next to an altar of Baal. They could be living or cut, but often carved in an image of Asherah (Ishtar, Isis are some equivalents.) These were often erected among groves of trees on top of a hill used as a sanctuary for pagan worship to these idols. People also planted trees next to the altars of Baal either to create a grove or to have trees to use as Asherah poles. It is likely that they adorned these poles with silver and gold ornamentation to honor these idols.

Such practices using trees were common among the Druids and Germanic tribes who were pagan. This does not mean that a Christmas tree automatically is an Asherah pole or an evergreen idol worshipped by the Druids/Germanic pagans.

I think that each person needs to search their hearts about what the Christmas tree represents to them, since it seems the origin of their use is in paganism. But, with prayer, God will let someone know if it is proper to have one to commemorate the advent of Jesus our Lord. The Israelites erected altars to worship God and remembrance stones/pillars to be a reminder of what God has done for them which is similar to what the pagans did. So, there is biblical reference for God's people having symbols to remind them of God's work and Person, as long as one does not worship the symbol instead of God or have the symbol represent God, Himself. It is a fine line to walk. I don't really have a definitive answer. Perhaps going a year without a tree may help someone discern if it is a practice that is needed for them or, changing the way it is viewed, perhaps simply as decor that bring cheer to the heart in the dark winter days. In any way, we do need to be aware of what unbelievers will think or say about how we apply such customs in our lives,, because they are a witness for good or not.

Interesting thought. Maybe so.