- Aug 28, 2010
- 558
- 10
- 0
I'm sure most have no idea why these two items, along with many more, are consumed on New Years day. But it’s been something that has been passed down for many generations. It's a tradition that has been observed for a very long time.I'm sure all of these customs appear to be harmless, but the truth of the matter, is that they are ALL superstitions!!!
Let’s read what God’s word has to say about such things;
Deut.18
[9] When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Now let’s read some of the practices and people we are to avoid;
[11] Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
[12] For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
Now I know these were things told to those in the OT, but are we yet NOT to partake in such activites even today?
And here is what Paul said;
Acts 17
[22] Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
Now let’s read the definition of a charm;
something supposed to bring luck: something carried or worn because it is believed to bring good luck or ward off evil
magic spell: a special phrase or rhyme believed to have magical powers
cast a spell: to affect somebody or something by, or as if by, the use of a supposed magic spell
Now just from what we have read, do you think God would approve of people who engaged in such activities? Of course not!
"Abstain from all appearance of evil."
Once again....all of these actions are what wiccans participate in even to this day! So instead of separating, once again, most have adopted!
But like I said, most are not even aware of the fact that they are even doing something superstitious. They simply do it because it is something their parents did, and their parents before them and even their parents before them. Well let’s find out what eating certain foods have to do with bringing in the New Year!
"Black-eyed peas, meant to represent coins, often are served with collard greens in the South, symbolizing dollars, so the dish is eaten to bring good luck and good fortune in the coming year"
"The Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year's Day will bring good fortune."
"Cabbage is another "good luck" vegetable that is consumed on New Year's Day by many. Cabbage leaves are also considered a sign of prosperity, being representative of paper currency."
“In Germany, pretzels are a traditional good-luck food. Children even wear them around their necks on New Year's.”
“In Greek households, the lucky bread is vasilopita, a yeast cake that's associated with St. Basil's Day, also celebrated on Jan. 1.”
“The Cantonese eat oysters on New Year because their name in that language sounds like the word for "good business."
“Legumes are extremely popular when it comes to New Year's good-luck foods and can be spotted in many cultural feasts. Legumes in general are major good-luck items because of their shape, and they plump up, sort of fatten up and grow. Growth is also symbolic for the coming year."
These and many other foods are eaten on New Years day for the chance of “Good Luck” for the coming year.
Now does God want us to rely on the eating of certain foods or Him for our prosperity?
Like I said…..some are not even aware of the reasons these things are done. They do them out of tradition, but would God approve.
Think about it…..now that you know….what will you do on New Year?
Let’s just picture this;
Let’s just say Jesus returned at the stroke of midnight on New Year;
What would He find?
Home after home after home eating "black eyed-peas, cabbage and corned beef"!
Now how would you explain that?
If He asked you, "What is this custom you are partaking in?" What would you say?
If He asked, "Why do you do such things if you do not believe in them? What will be your reply?
If He asked, "Why are you eating things not normally eaten on THIS day of all days?" What would be your answer?
Don't forget now......you are about to answer a being that knows your every thought!!!!
Now that you know………..what will YOU say?
What will you do?
.