(Sense or Thrash) 1O Compelling reasons for Christians should never Join in the Celebration of Easter – From the Bible

Reason no. 1: Easter is not found in the Bible

Easter is no doubt one of the most popular Christian celebrations in our modern times. But won’t you be surprised to know that Easter isn’t mentioned in the Bible not even once? If Easter is such an important Christian festival, shouldn’t we read specific commandments to celebrate it?

Reason no. 2: Easter originated in paganism

So, if Easter didn’t originate in the Bible, where did we get it?

It came from an ancient form of pagan worship in Babylon. If you have thought all your life that Easter means “resurrection of Christ,” then you need to review what history and scholars have to say about this term.

The word Easter came from the ancient Assyrian goddess name Ishtar, pronounced by the Assyrians in the same way as we pronounce “Easter.” If that’s not surprising enough, the Babylonian name of this goddess includes Astarte and in Hebrew, it is Ashtoreth, the queen of heaven.

Reason no. 3: Easter encourages lying

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Just like people lie about Santa Claus to children, it is also common for parents to lie to their children about the Easter bunny. They tell children that Easter bunnies lay eggs for them to look for.

While grown-ups might think that this is just one of those harmless lies, it is still counted as a lie. The Bible warns us about lying. 

Reason no. 4: First-century Christians didn’t keep Easter

If you have been led to believe that Christians have been keeping Easter since the death of Christ, then think again.

The first-century Christians never celebrated Easter or anything that resembles any of its traditions. If early followers of Christ saw it is really important to celebrate Easter or it was commanded by Christ that they should commemorate His resurrection, then we should find a passage in the writings of the Apostles and other New Testament authors about Easter.

Reason no. 5: We are not free to add any religious holidays and celebrations

Some people argue that we are free to add religious celebrations as long as we have the “right” motivation. They further use as a proof of their arguments how Christ didn’t correct the Jews in His days when they added Hanukkah and Purim in their religious holidays (John 10:22-23).

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Reason no. 6: Easter Symbolisms have nothing to do with Jesus/Yahshua

If we will just be honest with ourselves, the symbolism associated with Easter does not have anything to do with Jesus Christ.

Ask yourself:

“What does the Easter bunny has to do with Christ’s resurrection?”

“What about colored eggs and hot cross buns? Are they related in any way with Jesus?”

Reason no. 7: Jesus wasn’t resurrected on a Sunday morning

Here’s another lie being propagated during Easter. Most Christians believe that Jesus was killed on a Friday afternoon and was resurrected in the early morning of Sunday. But is this true?

Matthew 12:40 clearly states that Jesus will be in the grave for three days and three nights. Christ wanted to be specific. He will be in the “heart of the earth” for 72 hours – no more, no less!

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Reason no. 8: We are to worship God in spirit and in truth

We read:

“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the TRUE WORSHIPERS will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:23-24).

Now, let us ask ourselves, “Does Easter allow us to worship God in Spirit and truth?”

Reason no. 9: We are to celebrate the death of Christ and not His resurrection

Do you know that we don’t read any command in the Bible to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Instead, we see a command to commemorate His death!

Reason no. 10: Christ instituted the Passover and not Easter

It is sad that the popularity of Easter overshadowed the very important Holy Day known as the Passover. It was instituted none other than by our Savior and Master Yahshua/Jesus.

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