Let's Have “More” Of Christ! – Bible study

While we know that Christmas is not to be celebrated as a religious holiday, there is still an important component in the word Christmas that we need to consider.

Its indeed sad that there are many politically correct entities in our country who want to take Christ out of the word Christmas and replace it with the word holidays so as not to offend anyone. In fact, in most advertisements we see on television, the word Christmas is no longer heard.

Similarly, in first century society, Christ was very offensive as well. So much so, that He was crucified on a cross, for crimes He was not guilty of (cf. Matthew 27:11-25; Mark 15:1-15; Luke 23:13-26; John 18:28-40; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:21-22; 1 John 3:4-5).

In todays society, Christ is still very much offensive to folks who have no regard for Him, or the inspired words about Him as recorded in the Bible (2 Timothy 3:15-16).

Its interesting to note that the word mas in Christmas means more in Spanish, and theres no question that because of the rampant immorality in our society, we need more of Christ and His teachings now than ever before.

Brethren and friends, this Christmas, we dont need more holidays, or presents under the tree, we need more of Christ in our lives and less of self (Gal. 2:20; Matthew 16:24).

Only by putting more of Christ and His teachings in our lives, will our society and world become a better place in which to live, and it all begins with me.

Only by putting more of Christ in our lives, will we experience true peace on earth, good will toward men in the upcoming New Year(Luke 2:14).

Day by day His tender mercy
Healing, helping full and free,
Brot me lower while I whispered,
Less of self, and more of Thee,
Less of self and more of Thee,
Less of self and more of Thee,
Brot me lower while I whispered,
Less of self and more of Thee. James McGranahan