The Inevitable Halloween Questions

Well, the day has come. Children (and adults) will don their costumes and attend events, from trick-or-treating to workplace gatherings. Stuck in the middle of all this is the Christian. Do they participate? And if so, to what extent? If not, then on what basis, and how do they broadcast their abstention from the day?

It's like navigating murky waters—we want to be a good witness, evangelize, and be a part of our community—but we also don't want to participate in evil; as we know, what harmony has Christ with Belial (2 Corinthians 6:15)?

I am convinced that it is a matter of conscience, but with certain lines that must be drawn in the sand. Dressing as a superhero is a far cry from dressing as something evil. Going to a "haunted" house is vastly different from a workplace get-together. Adults (and, sadly, kids nowadays) should abstain from anything that promotes evil or temptation. Revealing costumes, dressing as demons, and the like are all things that Christians should not participate in.

But beyond things that, I believe, are pretty clear-cut from Scripture, I think believers have to follow their convictions—and be careful not to condemn others for theirs.

To close out today's post, I wanted to link to an article from Tim Challies. I really appreciate the insights he shares, and hope that it will be food for thought.

And so, remember Paul's words:

"Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31.

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