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Would God want Christians to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The newscasters were lamenting a report that a particular elementary school would no longer allow students to exchange valentines. (The same school had prohibited the exchange of candies the year before.) They mentioned that the reason it was being banned was because St. Valentine’s The first Valentine sent in the United States was in the 1840’s by Esther Howgald. Most of us enjoy "spoiling" a loved one on Valentine’s Day. Sending gifts and cards conveys love, affection, and friendship. There is no biblical reason why Christians should not celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving their loved ones flowers, candy and/or cards. Whether your Valentine’s Day feels special and romantic or hard and lonely, may you anchor your soul in these unwavering truths: Your Savior loves you with an inconceivable, immeasurable, unconditional, pursuing, immovable, and secure love. He deems you precious and rejoices over you with exuberant song. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Kharoll First, let’s look at the reasons why Christians can celebrate Valentine’s Day. Why Some Christians Do Celebrate It. As Christians, we are called to love another. Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Christians can use Valentine’s Day to show their love for one another. How Christians Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day How Christians Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NIV) 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass Much ink has been spilled regarding whether Valentine’s Day should be considered a Christian holiday, and the answer may not be so straightforward. Origins of Valentine’s Day Some holidays clearly fall under the purview of the Christian church, including All Saint’s Day and Pentecost Sunday . Valentine's Day doesn't have to strictly be a day you spend with others. It can be a day to just spend alone and enjoy your own company. 3. Temptation. A third reason why Christians may doubt if they can enjoy Valentine's Day is the matter of temptation. For unmarried couples, Valentine's Day can pose a great temptation to their sexual purity. Valentine’s Day is the only holiday dedicated to celebrating a human emotion—love. While it is often associated with romance, it should be embraced as a broader celebration of love in all its Nevertheless, Paganism may or may not have had anything to do with Valentine’s Day. Love Birds. How Valentine’s Day became connected with romantic love is said to be due to a poem by Geoffrey Chaucer. In 1375, he wrote “Parliament of Foules” connecting romantic love to the beginning of mating season for birds (mid-February). This begs the bigger question: is it wrong for a single Christian to celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day? The real answer here is to do a real , vulnerable hea rt check- in with the Lord. Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Who was St. Valentine? In this video, Pastor Nelson answers the question: What is the origin of Valentine’s Day, and sho On Valentine’s Day, lovers make it a point of duty to exchange gifts, such as chocolates, flowers, and cards, with those they love. Couples often celebrate the day by going out for a special meal or spending quality time together, while others use the occasion to show appreciation for their friends and family. Related article: 10 Simple but Powerful Reasons Christians Should Not Celebrate Valentine’s Day. What the Bible says about Valentine’s Day. The Bible is clear when it comes to using paganism to worship God. God, in multiple times, has condemned pagan worship and has warned His people to never follow the customs of the Gentiles. In this video we discuss the history of Valentine’s Day celebrations and whether it’s proper for Christians to celebrate this holiday. SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY? by Shawn Brasseaux. Valentine’s Day, every February 14 th, involves hugs and kisses, the sending of millions of romantic greeting cards, the giving of roses and other flowers, and the mass consumption of chocolates and additional candies. Speaker: Mike Phelps Date: 2/10/24 With the origins of Valentine's Day well understood and with the popularity of the holiday, a question often arises: should a Christian celebrate Valentine's Day? As God created love and is love, God clearly desires that we love one another. But is the holiday's focus one we should encourage? What should the Christian's view be towards syncretism? After If you want to know more about the details of the history of Valentine’s Day and why Christians really should not celebrate it, you can also check that out on incmedia.org. When you are ready to learn more about the fundamental teachings found inside the Church Of Christ, please visit us online or visit any of our various social media This Video Explains the Origins and History of Valentines Day, and it Goes ahead to Expound on why God has restrained Christians from Celebrating Valentine' What is the origin of Valentine's Day, and should Christians celebrate it? Clarify • Share • Report • Asked July 01 2013 • Anonymous (via GotQuestions) Answers (1) Another reason some Christians choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day is because of its commercialism. Not everyone can afford roses, boxes of chocolates, or costly gifts. Many people believe they have to purchase expensive gifts to express their love when Christians are very aware that it’s the underlying attitude that matters more.
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