Entering this Christmas season, I find myself reflecting on what Christmas really is. Is Christmas really a season merely for giving and receiving stuff or is it something more? We almost all know the Bible story of Jesus’ birth and the events surrounding it, but what does it mean for a Christian living in today’s society?

According to the Scriptures, the infallible Word of God, we are to live like Christ and strive for the perfection of His caliber. If this be true, then we are to be humble, loving, merciful, self-sacrificing, serving, and caring while being honest, righteous, and just. More than giving material gifts of “stuff”, we are to give love and mercy to believers and unbelievers alike. Fellow believers, we can fellowship during this season; we can enjoy one another’s presence while strengthening each other and enjoying the worship and thanks-giving due God. Also, to non-believers, we can give correction and conviction of sin by living a proper example of life and a proper celebration of the season.

And so, as we are going through the traditional motions of gift-giving and feasting, we must always be attentive to the needs of others around us as we strive for the perfection God requires of us, and doing so, taking dominion for Him and His kingdom.

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