Christ is not spelled X

Recently, there have been several people that I know who have promoted articles that justify the use of X in place of Christ in the word Christmas. This is an illustration of the acceptance of compromise in our day.

One person goes on to say that it makes him feel better about using the X while texting. Others have been fascinated with this new revelation. Some have began to share this teaching. The purpose of this article is not to question one’s relationship with the Lord, but to warn of the danger of this compromise.

First, the X that replaces Christ in Christmas has become prominent in our communities. Bible believers should not be shocked. Lost men have always rejected Christ. Without controversy the intention by many is to use the X to remove Christ. What message does the Bible believer send by doing the same?

Second, we live in an age of compromise. Our day is described in 2 Timothy 4:3, “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;”

The Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:13 “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.” Every article that has been written to promote this matter originates from compromising writers. This teaching would never be promoted by a “sound” Bible preacher. It is dangerous to promote teaching from those who are not sound in Bible doctrine.

The problem today is this. Many are like the Athenians in Corinth (Acts 17:21) who were looking for some “new” thing and this philosophy of study has become prevalent. Many feel they are able to read anything and discern error. However, with a strong desire for some new thing, many are accepting and promoting compromising doctrines.

Third, every article promoting this is using the Greek alphabet. We speak English not Greek, how many people in our society know Greek? For clarity and until Greek is understood by everyone in America we should stick with plain English. “For God is not the author of confusion”, 1 Corinthians 14:33.

The week after Thanksgiving I put on our church sign marquee, "Keep Christ in Christmas." Let's do everything to keep Christ preeminent in our lives. Merry Christmas!!!