Have we ever laid a thought on
the hidden celebration that we do in the society in harmony with other religious
people, failing to understand the hidden impact which would begin to manifest
visibly in later period of time leading to a longer problems. Eventually this
little choice we make, would alter the community of Christian ethos. We always
forget to pay attention to the trivial things that the Christian should avoid. Albeit
we were once sojourners alienated from a Hinduism culture to a Judea-Christian
world view, some virtues by nature aren’t transformed to the expectation of the
Christian life which are ought to. Starting from Birth to death we are made ought
or by virtue to follow the traditions accustomed in society. But we fail to forsake
from the customs which are drawn from Hinduism leading to evil end. But we were
mingled among the heathen, and learned their works –Psalmist, Hosea says
Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people.
Paul writes to Corinthians that be
you not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship has
righteousness with unrighteousness? And what partnership has light with
darkness? Isn’t it very important for the Christians to follow the teachings of
Bible and to abandon the customs of other traditions? Having said that there are certain inevitable traditions which perhaps needs to be
followed as it might not lead to an evil end. On the contrary our deeds should leave the
unbeliever with a question which would eventually make them to think or ponder
upon to seek for the truth. Which is why our bible says “Let your light shine
before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in
heaven”.
You may also ask, then we need to
go out of the country as Christians are claimed to be the minority community in
this country as most of the traditions are being drawn from non-Christian views,
but indeed it is a very must to ponder on I Corinthians 5th chapter
for a complete context answers though it is written based on sexual immoral
subject, it is worth to be equally interpreted as like this;
“Christians may have to go out of the country as most of the customs
are followed here are based out of Hinduism which is inevitable, yet it is a
must for Christians to carefully pay attention to the traditions and forsake
them which are leading to evil end, false genealogies and endless stories which
would ideally empower you to godly edification”. but do not forget to love the other religion people and show them the genuine love whilst we forske their culture - "Love your neighbour as yourself - Jesus"
I urge our fellow brothers/sisters to stay cautious
and shrewd while greeting their festival seasons rather ask god for wisdom to slip
away from the situations to be greeted. If we are concerned/loving about our
people who live in darkness unbeknownst, then every time you wish them you are
indirectly renouncing the Christian faith and encouraging them to follow the
darkness.
In his
service
Wilson.T
References:
John 8:12, John 12:46, Matthew 5:16, Psalms 106:35, Hosea 7:8, II cor 6:14
& I Cor 5.
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