If Christmas is pagan, should Christians be involved?

Should Christians get involved in supporting or celebrating Christmas? Have you ever heard that argument? Why in the world would Christians want to get involved in something that was really a “pagan holiday,” that we the Church co-opted? So for those critics, I have three points.
Number one: Do you give your kids birthday gifts? You celebrate your kids birthdays, why not celebrate the birth of the Savior? If we’re not going to do it now, when would you decide to do it? That would be a question.
Secondly, in 1st Corinthians 9:22, Paul says, “I became all things to all men, that by all means I may win some.” I can’t think of a time, and I doubt that you could think of a time in the year when there is more focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Once a year, the world is confronted with the reality of His coming. And I think that’s great!
The third point is in Matthew 16:18,where Jesus said, “On this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The idea is not that we are holding out against the world. The idea is that we are assaulting a world and they cannot overwhelm us. They cannot withstand the assault of the Church. The very fact that you and I are here, 2000 years after the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, is evidence of that. The world has done everything it can to squash the message, destroy the Word, and intimidate believers. Yet, all around the world today there are those who are singing praise, spreading the Word and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, if we co-opt or take over Christmas, that’s what we’re supposed to do. We’re supposed to seize the gates of the enemy. This is why we’re here and why this season is so important.

Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2000

Life of Moses #1

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Moses spent 40 years in the palace, 40 years as a shepherd, then 40 years leading the Jews out of Egypt. God's voice is still calling those who have ears to hear (Exo 3:1-22). Moses is unparalleled as "the man of God" (Deu 33:31). One of two greatest in the Old Testament, and history (along with Paul); they reflect Jesus Christ -- He said in Mat 5:5 the "meek shall inherit the Earth"; Moses is the meekest (Num 12:3-8). Introduction to Moses (Heb 11:23): a great life begins with faith; faith is essential to have great achievements (Dan 11:32); the cradle of faith is the family; it's the nature of faith to risk everything; faith is exercised defying evil; the prize faith seeks is death (to old life - Rom 6:4); Moses parents were risk takers - the nature of faith (Phi 2:25-30); faith sees through God's eyes; Moses was refined and cultured; faith conquers fear (Heb 2:14-15); faith gives ordinary people extraordinary faith; faith motivates you to deny worldly pleasure (Heb 11:24-25). Moses faith impacted Israel (Heb 11:23-29).

Scripture References: Matthew 5:5, Hebrews 2:14-15, Deuteronomy 33:31, Philippians 2:25-30, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 6:4, Daniel 11:32, Hebrews 11:23, Hebrews 11:23-29, Numbers 12:3-8, Hebrews 11:24-25