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Forgiveness lavished with grace erases the memories of what previous people did on the same days and gives us mercy as we seek to walk forward in Christ with our families. | Forgiveness lavished with grace erases the memories of what previous people did on the same days and gives us mercy as we seek to walk forward in Christ with our families. | ||
Many message churches teach that Christmas is a pagan tradition that should be squelched, ignored and certainly not celebrated. | Many message churches teach that Christmas is a pagan tradition that should be squelched, ignored and certainly not celebrated. But '''the Bible teaches that no other Christian is allowed to judge another with respect to the celebration of feasts or holy days.''' | ||
'''Legalism kills Christmas''' and destroys the wonderful | '''Legalism kills the spiritual benefit of Christmas''' and destroys the wonderful Christ-honoring family times that occur as we celebrate the incarnation together, partake in special family meals, and commune with one another during the holiday time. | ||
=The origins of Christmas= | =The origins of Christmas= | ||