Can a Christian participate in religious feasts, festivals, and other services of denominational churches?
2 John 9-11 says that those who go beyond and abide not in the doctrine of Christ do not have God. Christians, therefore, must not have fellowship with them nor give approval lest they become partakers in their evil deeds. Romans 16:17 says to mark them who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the apostles’ doctrine and avoid them. Honorable activities in a village which are not religious or connected with any church are good. But a Christian cannot have fellowship in an unscriptural religious activity or church function. The above Bible reasons can be courteously given as an explanation. What is true worship? Jesus explained that true worshippers worship God “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23,24). Worship “in spirit” is spiritual worship or worship from one’s spirit or heart. Worship “in truth” is worship within the teachings of God’s Word of Truth. True worship is from the worshipper’s spirit and directed from the Word of God. Unless both of these elements are found in worship,
