Seek Ye First | 🗣Why Christians should not celebrate Halloween

The founder of the church of Satan said that by dressing up, either by wearing a costume or colouring oneself for Halloween, is tantamount to worshipping the devil.

Anton LaVey, the founder of the church of Satan, himself declared that by dressing up, either by wearing a costume or by colouring oneself in celebration of Halloween, signifies that you allow Satan to own you. He further said that when you adopt the pagan practices, you subconsciously dedicate yourself to the devil. He took joy in Christians who take part in the tradition, saying:

I am glad that Christian parents let their children worship the devil at least one night out of the year. Welcome to Halloween.

LaVey’s statement was supported by a former Satanist, John Ramirez, who said that when you dress up even as an angel or a mermaid for Halloween, “you give the devil the legal rights to change your identity.” Ramirez further warned that there’s a much darker reality in Halloween beyond costumes and candy. The former Satanist turned Christian pastor said in an interview on CBS News (October 20, 2018):

I was a general to the kingdom of darkness in witchcraft. I would sit with the devil and talk to him like I’m talking to you today. It was that kind of communication. It was that kind of relationship.

Christians in the World

With more than 2.5 billion christians in the world, Christianity comprises about 31.50% among all the religions in the world. And, based on a CBN News Facebook survey, 87% expressed that Christians should not celebrate Halloween, while 13% believe that there’s no problem celebrating it.

Christians are taught to be the light of the world. In one of the Scripture passages, we are instructed thus:

You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lamp stand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly father. (Matthew 5:14-16)

Therefore, Christian believers have the moral responsibility to educate their children regarding the evil that comes with Halloween pumpkins, costumes, and the Trick-or-Treat tradition. Ans as adults should likewise lead by example to young people.

The origin of Halloween can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain. It’s a tradition held at the end of summer when sacrifices were made to the gods in Druid tradition. The Wiccan worshippers believed that Samhain, the god of death, scattered evil spirits during this time throughout the world to attack humans. These evil spirits play nasty tricks as soon as the dark winter and the waning of the sun set in.

To escape the attack, humans would assume disguises and make themselves look like evil spirits, too.

Halloween is also the favourite time of year for witches, or the advocates of Wicca. Wicca is the official religion of witchcraft. Wiccan worshippers believe that on the night of October 31st, the separation of physical and spiritual realities is at its thinnest and least guarded. And so, it’s the best time for those who have necromantic abilities to speak to the dead.

One of the most effective tools we have in prayer is God’s Word. Start with praying some of these Scriptures on and around halloween —

• Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their heart and stir up wars continually. They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s, and under their lips is the venom of asps. Selah Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet. The arrogant have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net; beside the way they have set snares for me. Based on {Psalm 140:1-5}

• Lord, it is easy to become afraid as we look at how prevalent evil is in our world and the power it holds. But God, YOU are greater! You are far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else–not only in this world but also in the world to come. And though I live in the world, I do not wage war as the world does. The weapons I fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. In your strength, Lord, I will demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and I take captive each and every thought to make it obedient to Christ. My life is hidden with Christ in you, God, so help me to fix my eyes on things above, not on the things that are on this earth. Help me to hold firm to the truth that will bring freedom. {Based on Ephesians 1:21, 1 John 4:4, Colossians 3:2-3, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, John 8:31-32}

• You have told us, Lord, to overcome evil with good. Show us how to do that in practical ways. Help us to fix our minds on you and your goodness, not on the evil that is before us. May our lives be a living testimony to your goodness, Lord, and may our lips proclaim your forever love. {Psalm 107:1, Romans 12:21}

• Lord, you have given us a new commandment – love one another just as you love us. Empower us to love others well, Lord. Let love be the sign that we are your disciples. {Based on John 13:34-35}

Written by Ama Ghana @seekyefirstjesus

Ama Ghana is a Servant of God and the Founder/C.E.O of Seek Ye First Christian blog.

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