Chapter 9—Diverted From the True Object
- Chapter 1—Christmas is Coming
- Chapter 2—To Glorify God, Not Man
- Chapter 3—The Day Not to Be Ignored With Children
- Chapter 4—Substitute Innocent Pleasures for Sinful Amusements
- Chapter 5—A Christmas Tree
- Chapter 6—Christmas Gifts
- Chapter 7—Turn the Current Heavenward
- Chapter 8—Holiday Gifts
- Chapter 9—Diverted From the True Object
- Chapter 10—The Reward of Self-Denial
- Chapter 11—The Holidays
- Chapter 12—Follow Christ’s Example
- Chapter 13—Gift Suggestions
- Chapter 14—Offerings Consecrated to God
- Chapter 15—A Christmas Tree
- Chapter 16—A New Year’s Tree
- Chapter 17—Interesting Holidays
- Chapter 18—The Attractions of the Christian Life
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Chapter 9—Diverted From the True Object
Our children have been educated to expect gifts from parents and friends upon Christmas. Christmas is celebrated to commemorate Christ’s birth. If we celebrate it only in seeking to give pleasure to our children and one another, our offerings are diverted from the true object. We should bring our thank offerings to the Lord, laying our gifts at the feet of Him who has opened the treasures of heaven to us.EGWSROCHG 6.2
The enemy plans that human minds and hearts shall be diverted from God and His cause, to praise and honor one another. God has been left out of the question, and positively dishonored. Christmas has been made a day of feasting, of gluttony, of selfish indulgence.EGWSROCHG 6.3
Now let every family consider this matter in all its bearings. Let the parents place it in all its wonderful significance before their children and friends, and say: “This year we will not expend money in presents upon ourselves, but we will honor and glorify God. We will testify of our gratitude to Him who gave His Son to die as our sacrifice, that we might have the gift of eternal life.” Let us show that we appreciate this gift, and respond as far as it is in our power with thank offerings. Let us celebrate Christmas by remembering God instead of remembering our friends and relatives with gifts which they do not need.EGWSROCHG 6.4