Celebration

There is no prohibition against a Christian celebrating birthdays in Scripture, nor is there anything to indicate we are required to celebrate them. Scripturally speaking, a Christian’s celebrating things like a birthdays, graduation, holidays… do not seem to be a biblical issue, but more a matter of personal preference.

So the questions is why do we celebrate, and my simple answer is that Celebrations allow us to show love and appreciation, for family and friends. It also can show love and and encourage others and can help people feel like they belong. Celebration can also recognize others excellence, and also provide a time of reflection and thankfulness.

There are a few things to consider when celebrating! Not just what we celebrate and how we celebrate.

Romans 14:5&6 states "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks."

If we as followers of Jesus Christ are going to celebrate we should make sure that our celebration is pleasing to the Lord. We need to evaluate what we celebrate and make sure that the manner of our celebration is God honoring. In all things we are disciples of Christ so it is important to do all things in a manner worth of the Lord, and our fun and celebration is no exception.

1 Corinthians 10:31 says  "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." This is a good guideline to follow when considering if you are going to or not going to celebrate something or someone.