As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, we only officially enjoy the one occasion that Christ instructed his supporters. The memorial of his death (1 Cor. 11:23-26). We also enjoy other activities which are known to positively in the Scriptures such as weddings, wedding anniversaries, the birth of a baby, graduations and many other happy occasions. Most of my daughter classmates asked her if she is bored of not allowing valentines, birthdays celebration. But as a mother, explaining the truth would make child wider perspectives. We cook any time of the day, and feel special even there's no occasion.
Question is "But why don't Jehovah's Witnesses enjoy St. Valentine Day?" Jehovah's Witnesses take their praise very seriously and persist upon maintaining their praise of God undefiled (James 1:27). Therefore, the primary good purpose why Jehovah's Witnesses do not enjoy St. Valentine Day is because pagan activities praising pagan gods are included with St. Valentine Day's origin.
What is the origin of Valentine’s Day?
The World Book Encyclopedia informs us: “Valentine’s Day comes on the feast day of two different Christian martyrs named Valentine. But the customs connected with the day . . . probably come from an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia which took place every February 15. The festival honored Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage, and Pan, the god of nature.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses can’t be part of this world. They must be separate from the world.
- Isn't that confusing? well, let us explain this in a simpler way.
- Jehovah's Witnesses endeavor to remain "separate from the world", which is regarded as a place of moral contamination and under the control of Satan, refusing any political and military activity and limiting social contact with non-believers. Members practice a strict moral code, and are expected to participate regularly in evangelizing work and attend all congregation meetings, as well as regular large-scale conventions, which are highly structured and based on material from Watch Tower Society publications.
As what Jesus said “They Are No Part of the World” (John 17:15, 16)
Question is "But why don't Jehovah's Witnesses enjoy St. Valentine Day?" Jehovah's Witnesses take their praise very seriously and persist upon maintaining their praise of God undefiled (James 1:27). Therefore, the primary good purpose why Jehovah's Witnesses do not enjoy St. Valentine Day is because pagan activities praising pagan gods are included with St. Valentine Day's origin.
What is the origin of Valentine’s Day?
The World Book Encyclopedia informs us: “Valentine’s Day comes on the feast day of two different Christian martyrs named Valentine. But the customs connected with the day . . . probably come from an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia which took place every February 15. The festival honored Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage, and Pan, the god of nature.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses can’t be part of this world. They must be separate from the world.
- Isn't that confusing? well, let us explain this in a simpler way.
- Jehovah's Witnesses endeavor to remain "separate from the world", which is regarded as a place of moral contamination and under the control of Satan, refusing any political and military activity and limiting social contact with non-believers. Members practice a strict moral code, and are expected to participate regularly in evangelizing work and attend all congregation meetings, as well as regular large-scale conventions, which are highly structured and based on material from Watch Tower Society publications.
As what Jesus said “They Are No Part of the World” (John 17:15, 16)
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