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One Gospel Minute

Oct 31, 2024

Halloween

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While Halloween has pagan origins, it is now largely a festive fall tradition rather than a celebration of devil worship. Even so, one should be mindful not to go against their conscience or violate God’s standards of modesty, purity, and righteousness. True ‘devil worship’ is found in a sinful lifestyle. Jesus calls us to a life free from sin, cautioning that not following His path is ultimately choosing to live for the devil, with serious spiritual consequences.

 

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  • Scriptures: I John 3:8; Matthew 7:13

Transcript

David Hill: Should a Christian participate in Halloween? Hi, David Hill with a Gospel Minute. Traditions of Halloween have some connections to heathen practices, but it’s hard to make the case that a little girl in a princess outfit is worshipping the devil. In reality, Halloween’s become more of a festive fall event. Now, even in this, one should be careful not to violate conscience or God’s laws of modesty, purity, and righteousness. Does Halloween train devil worship? Hardly think so, but one can worship the devil. Jesus taught us to live soberly and righteously before God. There’s devil worship that’s far more pervasive all around us daily. God says, “he who commits sin is of the devil” ( I John 3:8). One given to sinful living is a follower of the devil—you don’t have to put a mask on or go trick-or-treating; anyone not living righteously is living for the devil. God calls us through Christ Jesus to a better life of sinless purity. Jesus Himself said that most will not make that commitment (Matthew 7:13). How about you? Are you living for Jesus? If not, you’re living for the devil and that road leads to hell. That’s the Gospel. Thank you for listening to One Gospel Minute. Stay in touch with our podcast on our website and on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Tennessee Bible College providing Christian education since 1975 in Cookeville, Tennessee, offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Study at your level. Aim higher! Get in touch with us today! Don’t you want to go to heaven when you die?