In this teaching, Harry Pitts of 514 Grace Church examines whether celebrating Halloween is sinful. He notes that the Bible never mentions Halloween by name, but references Deuteronomy 18’s condemnation of divination and sorcery, urging believers to take those warnings seriously. He distinguishes between harmless activities, like a child in a Spider‑Man costume collecting candy, and practices that might align with occultism. Citing 1 Corinthians 10:23‑31, he argues that not everything permissible is beneficial and that actions should glorify God. He contrasts two hypothetical Christian families—one abstaining from Halloween, the other allowing costumes—and warns against quick judgments. He brings in Romans 14, which addresses disputable practices among believers, emphasizing humility, accountability, and avoiding judgment. Pitts concludes that there is no blanket biblical command on Halloween; some modern practices conflict with Scripture, while others require discernment about purpose and witness. He urges viewers to consider Scripture, avoid labeling things as sin or right based solely on personal preference, and to engage in respectful dialogue.
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The Bible never says don't celebrate Halloween. So why are some Christians calling it a sin? And before you answer, I want to show you a scripture most people leave out of this conversation because there's a difference between what the Bible actually says and what we've been told the Bible says. First, let's establish something. The Bible doesn't mention Halloween by name, but that doesn't mean everything associated with Halloween is acceptable. Deuteronomy chapter 18 clearly condemns divination, sorcery, and consulting the dead. Christians should take those warnings seriously. But here's my question: Is a 5-year-old dressed like Spider-Man collecting candy the same thing as practicing witchcraft? That's a distinction we need to examine carefully. Now, listen to 1 Corinthians chapter 10, verse 23. Paul teaches that not everything permissible is beneficial. And in verse 31, he tells believers to do everything for the glory of God. So the question is bigger than whether somebody wears a costume. What are you participating in? What does it represent? And does your decision honor God? Picture 2 Christian families. One chooses not to celebrate Halloween because of its convictions. The other allows the children to wear harmless costumes and collect candy. Now, should we automatically accuse the second family of worshiping darkness? or accuse the first family of being overly religious. No, both families need wisdom. Both need to examine their decisions through Scripture. People overlook Romans chapter 14 because it addresses believers who disagreed about disputable practices and the observance of days. Paul warned them against despising and judging one another. Now, Romans 14 wasn't written about Halloween, and it doesn't excuse practices Scripture clearly prohibits. But it teaches us something important about conscious humility and accountability before God. So is Halloween a sin? The Bible doesn't issue one blanket command addressing every modern Halloween activity. Some practices conflict with Scripture, others require discernment about conscious purpose and witness. And here's what I want you to do. Don't call something sin simply because you dislike it, and don't call something right simply because you enjoy it. Follow us on 514 Grace Church on YouTube. Tell me why and give me a scripture supporting your answer. Yes, they should celebrate Halloween. No, they should not. God bless you.
