by Allyn Smith

Created on: August 30, 2010

There are questions about the words used in the title of this article that have to be answered before we can answer its question.

The first question is should Christians do, anything?

One red flag about this question is; who is asking this question and judging you on your answer? Matt 7:1 says “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Rom. 14:13 says “Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.” James 5:9 says “Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.”

Another question that has to be answered is the meaning and motive(s) behind using the word ‘should.’ Here we have two possibilities; one is that you should do it-‘or else’, the other; you should do it-‘because’ it’s an opportunity to bring out the love in you. The Church decreed over the years that certain days of the year were holy and therefore had to be kept as part of your working for your salvation. Those that belong to this church are bound by its rules. To them ‘should’ means ‘or else.’ Those that perceive there are Christian rules that command what we ‘should’ do ‘if we believe’, ‘should’ follow those rules ‘or else’ they are not considered to be Christians. Those that look for opportunities to further the Gospel of God’s love, or for something that would be for someone else’s benefit, think they ‘should’ do it-‘because’ what they do is in the name of love, no matter what day it is.

The next question is should Christians celebrate, anything?

There are many times we see Old Testament saints celebrating all kinds of events in their lives. David celebrated his many victories, especially his first entry into Jerusalem, with dancing and singing. In the book of revelations we see the multitudes celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ to rule in the millennium. It would be a dark, loveless and purposeless world if we couldn’t celebrate the events we find precious. It would be unrighteous of God to celebrate our coming to Him if we didn’t or couldn’t celebrate with Him. Because of love Christians should celebrate anytime they feel like it. Love gives meaning and purpose to everything we do.

Finally, should Christians set apart days to celebrate?

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