Chapter 35

But Thatís Not Me!

Ok, so you may be one of the millions that truly believe you are honoring the
Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas and Easter.

But Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron are great examples for us.

ìAnd Nadab and Abihu, the sons of AaronÖoffered strange fire

before the LORD, which he commanded them not. And there

went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they

died before the LORD.î Leviticus 10:1, 2

Strange fire is offering something to God that He has not asked for, does not
receive, and does not want. It is worshiping God your way instead of His
way. Its rebellion; and in the bible, rebellion is equated with witchcraft.

ìFor rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft Öî 1 Samuel 15:23

Or you may say, ìI donít worship the tree! Just because someone else worships
it, doesnít mean itís an idol to me?î

But again, what does Gods Word say about it?

ìThe graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou

shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto

thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the

LORD thy God. Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into

thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt

utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed

thing.î Deuteronomy 7:25-26

And if the Lord forbade the people from bringing it into their own homes, how
do you imagine He feels about bringing it into His House?

You may not worship it, but what do you have to do to put a present under a
tree? You have to kneel (bow) down before it! And you have to kneel down to
pick up the present too!

And many true believing Christians would NEVER think of having a statue of
Baal, or the Mother Goddess and the Infant in their homes or in their church. But
slap the name ìNativityî on it, and itís completely acceptable!