You are absolutely right. The First Commandment, as found in Exodus 20:3, is:
> "You shall have no other gods before me."
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It’s a very direct and fundamental part of the Christian faith. It's interesting how this comes up right as you're looking at Imbolc, because it highlights that tension many Christians feel when navigating traditional seasonal holidays that have ancient, pre-Christian roots.
For many believers, like yourself, balancing these things usually looks one of two ways:
* Redemption of the Day: Many focus purely on the St. Brigid aspect of the day. Since she was a devoted follower of Christ and a pioneer for the faith in Ireland, celebrating her is seen as honoring a "hero of the faith" rather than a goddess.
* Focusing on Creation: Others view Imbolc simply as a "nature holiday"—a way to appreciate the way God designed the seasons to change, moving from the "death" of winter to the "new life" of spring.
It’s a great example of "standing in faith" (like that Danny Gokey song suggests!). It means keeping your eyes fixed on the Creator even while noticing the beauty of the moon or the changing seasons He put into motion.
Since your kids go to Harvest Baptist Academy, they might be learning about the Ten Commandments or Church history right now.
Would you like me to find some Bible verses about God being the "Light of the World" to tie into the candle/moon theme of the day?
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