curvilicious:




On Christmas day?
U no dey rest

chuch69:
Nairaland self

Na evry year una dey bring dsame topic?

Abi na new mod dm wey no gey sense



Weytn concern me ma go chop chicken

Browsenigeria:
Common misconceptions
Myth: The reason why Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas is that they do not believe in Jesus.

Fact: We are Christians. We believe that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ.—Acts 4:12.

Myth: You divide families by teaching members not to celebrate Christmas.

Fact: We care deeply about families, and we use the Bible to help build stronger families.

Myth: You miss out on the “Christmas spirit” of generosity, peace on earth, and goodwill toward men.

Fact: We strive to be generous and peaceable every day. (Proverbs 11:25; Romans 12:18) For example, the way we conduct our meetings and preach is in harmony with Jesus’ instruction: “You received free, give free.” (Matthew 10: In addition, we direct attention to God’s Kingdom as the true hope for peace on earth.—Matthew 10:7.

Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate Christmas?
Jesus commanded that we commemorate his death, not his birth.—Luke 22:19, 20.
Jesus’ apostles and early disciples did not celebrate Christmas. The New Catholic Encyclopedia says that “the Nativity feast was instituted no earlier than 243 [C.E.],” more than a century after the last of the apostles died.
There is no proof that Jesus was born on December 25; his birth date is not recorded in the Bible.
We believe that Christmas is not approved by God because it is rooted in pagan customs and rites.—2 Corinthians 6:17.
Why make Christmas an issue?
Many still celebrate Christmas despite knowing about its pagan roots and lack of support from the Bible. Such persons could ask: Why should Christians take such an unpopular stance? Why make it an issue?

The Bible encourages us to think for ourselves, to use our “power of reason.” (Romans 12:1, 2) It teaches us to value the truth. (John 4:23, 24) So while we are interested in how others view us, we adhere to Bible principles even if it means that we become unpopular.

Although we choose not to celebrate Christmas ourselves, we respect each person’s right to decide for himself in this matter. We do not interfere in the Christmas celebrations of others.

chuch69:
Nairaland self

Na evry year una dey bring dsame topic?

Abi na new mod dm wey no gey sense



Weytn concern me ma go chop chicken

psalmsjob:


Everyday is worth chopping chicken and giving to others don't wait till December 25th o.

If Jesus did not die on that cross his birth is useless. Thousands of children died at His birth but all souls are saved by His death if you believe?

Do Shepard herd sheep during winter, Particularly in the middle East?

And those anyone conduct census during winter when the weather is freezing cold?

I'm just trying to use my brain o faith apart because my faith allows me to believe that I virgin can begot a child if a mighty God is involved. But Shepard and Herod and his officials that will conduct census are human beings.

The most plausible time Jesus was born is springs or summer.

gagewonda:
u failed to answer my question

princetom1:


Sir, i have answered o, there are good people all around the world irrespective of their religion but Jehovah still want us to worship him in truth. Knowing God just enhances the good qualities in u.

Candycrusher:
The best form of Christianity is practiced by Jehovah's witnesses


No extortion in the name of tithes and offerings

No daddy G.O's elevated to a mini-god status

They frown at worldly aquisitions contrary to biblical teachings and they don't preach nor encourage materialism


Yet ignorants peeps will call them by bible twisters

nathan5050:
'...go drink garri' , ok ur'e so ignorant that you have chosen to reveal the real reason why you can't drop a certain lifestlye or practice even if you know it's bad and that's #jolly. You know what Paul said concerning the signs of the end right at 2 Tim 3:1-5, I'll qoute just the part that concerns the context ; 'for men will be lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God...' . So you can't forfeit the pleasure christmas comes with just to please JAH Enjoy, I respect everyone's view.

gagewonda:
so why can't u guys allow ur people marry a morally upright non jw?

Myde4naija:
This one no be fact as far as I'm concern.





You should try to research why depper life don't celebrate Xmas and I know other churches that didn't celebrate as well.

emsheddy:
The fact that you do not believe in something doesn't make it WRONG. I like how the O.P ended the write-up. Learn to respect other people's believes! Merry X-mas folks!

princetom1:


Define a fact. What better fact than d one in d bible? Or where do they get their own facts from? Can u help us pls....?

Candycrusher:
The best form of Christianity is practiced by Jehovah's witnesses


No extortion in the name of tithes and offerings

No daddy G.O's elevated to a mini-god status

They frown at worldly aquisitions contrary to biblical teachings and they don't preach nor encourage materialism


Yet ignorants peeps will call them by bible twisters

princetom1:


Ah, what can i say?

Modified.
Have u been lied to with what was taught? Check again, jw dont teach with, * my pastor said, they point it out from the bible, nowhere else from the bible, even ur definition of *lights get brighter * isn't word of mouth but from d scripture. So, do we now say the bible is lieing?

Aniedi30:
Christmas is not for everybody ...tho those guys are always stingy so Xmas will be an excuse for them

searay:
Please what is the meaning of the word "Christmas"?

ajebuter:
Proudly JW....

realGURU:
christmass is idolatory, no wonder people still inulge in drnking and sex on christmass day like the original celebration

degemstone:
Jehovah witness are the best form of Christianity to me. i love the way they approach people and the way they talk about the kingdom of God.

tete7000:



And hell is not biblical? Jesus Christ the son of God not biblical? Cross is not biblical? You came after the scripture has existed for over one thousand and five hundred years (1500) to give you own true interpretation of it. Meaning those who have used the scriptures before you, including those you might be claiming you respect all believed lies. Kwantinue!