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Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by turboG(op): 7:49am On Apr 01, 2016
Is it wrong for Christians to participate in April Fools’ Day?

Read what the Encyclopedia Britannica says about April Fools’ Day (also known as All Fools’ Day): “Although it has been observed for centuries in several countries, the origin of the custom is unknown. It resembles other festivals, such as the Hilaria of ancient Rome (March 25) and the Holi festival of India (ending March 31). Its timing seems related to the vernal equinox (March 21), when nature ‘fools’ mankind with sudden changes in the weather.” On April Fools’ Day people are given an excuse to “play the fool.”

April Fools’ Day is rooted in the ancient pagan customs of this world. It is literally a day for fools!

But God is the Author of wisdom, not foolishness. He expects His servants to seek His wisdom (Jms. 1:5), not play the fool.

In Proverbs 24:9, God’s Word says, “The thought [devising] of foolishness is sin.” And sin is the breaking of God’s spiritual laws (I John 3:4; Rom. 7:14). God condemns even foolish talking and jesting (Eph. 5:1-4). Christ stated, “…whosoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire” (Matt. 5:22).

Christ also condemned engaging in foolishness: “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within and defile the man” (Mark 7:21-23).

Also, God commands His people to “Learn not the way of the heathen…For the customs of the people are vain [futile]” (Jer. 10:2-3). He also commands, “Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate” (II Cor. 6:17).

Foolishness is sin. Christians must not engage in it. They must separate themselves from the pagan customs, practices and traditions of this world—including April Fools’ Day.

Get more stuff like this @:
http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/04/is-it-wrong-for-christians-to-participate-in-april-fools-day/

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Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by Olusanya333(m): 7:54am On Apr 01, 2016
Gerrahahere mehn
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by TalkWithLizy: 7:55am On Apr 01, 2016
Xtians Should NOT engage in foolish Talk.

Ephesians 5 ►
King James Bible
Imitators of God
1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7Be not ye therefore partakers with the

turboG:
Is it wrong for Christians to participate in April Fools’ Day?

Read what the Encyclopedia Britannica says about April Fools’ Day (also known as All Fools’ Day): “Although it has been observed for centuries in several countries, the origin of the custom is unknown. It resembles other festivals, such as the Hilaria of ancient Rome (March 25) and the Holi festival of India (ending March 31). Its timing seems related to the vernal equinox (March 21), when nature ‘fools’ mankind with sudden changes in the weather.” On April Fools’ Day people are given an excuse to “play the fool.”

April Fools’ Day is rooted in the ancient pagan customs of this world. It is literally a day for fools!

But God is the Author of wisdom, not foolishness. He expects His servants to seek His wisdom (Jms. 1:5), not play the fool.

In Proverbs 24:9, God’s Word says, “The thought [devising] of foolishness is sin.” And sin is the breaking of God’s spiritual laws (I John 3:4; Rom. 7:14). God condemns even foolish talking and jesting (Eph. 5:1-4). Christ stated, “…whosoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire” (Matt. 5:22).

Christ also condemned engaging in foolishness: “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within and defile the man” (Mark 7:21-23).

Also, God commands His people to “Learn not the way of the heathen…For the customs of the people are vain [futile]” (Jer. 10:2-3). He also commands, “Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate” (II Cor. 6:17).

Foolishness is sin. Christians must not engage in it. They must separate themselves from the pagan customs, practices and traditions of this world—including April Fools’ Day.

Get more stuff like this @:
http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/04/is-it-wrong-for-christians-to-participate-in-april-fools-day/

[img]http://data1.ibtimes.co.in/cache-img-639-0/en/full/443182/imgapril-fool039s-day-2014-photo-you-tube-screen-shot.jpg[/img]
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by chichriso: 7:58am On Apr 01, 2016
very very
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by Nobody: 7:58am On Apr 01, 2016
Today is my birthday.... Pls wish me luck.. smiley
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by turboG(op): 8:00am On Apr 01, 2016
SANDOSKI:
Today is my birthday.... Pls wish me luck.. smiley
hbd. Long Life and Prosperity.
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by Nobody: 12:01pm On Apr 01, 2016
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Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by turboG(op): 2:51pm On Apr 01, 2016
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by verboten: 4:10pm On Apr 01, 2016
This is how boko haram started.
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by turboG(op): 6:08pm On Apr 02, 2016
oga clarify this ur statemnet as how will april fool turn to boko

verboten:
This is how boko haram started.
Re: Is It Wrong For Christians To Participate In April Fools’ Day? by verboten: 7:08pm On Apr 05, 2016
turboG:
oga clarify this ur statemnet as how will april fool turn to boko
Queer interpretations of religious text coupled with a lack of sense of humour. It's not a good sign. You are on your way to becoming an extremist. smiley
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