Should a Messianic Jewish person or Hebrew Roots person attend a Catholic Baptism? Should a born again baptized anabaptist attend a Christmas singing event?
The answer is pretty basic. If the person hosting or group hosting doesn't believe in the "first five books of the bible," it is best not to attend their "special events" which are directly related to their faith practice.
Anabaptist faith often involves fleeing idolatry, wearing modest clothing and living more modest lifestyle. However, they worship on Sunday not "sabbath day." If an anabaptist group is NOT concerned about anti-semitism as it relates to the first five books of the bible, it would be wise not to attend their services or ceremony even for a wedding. The reason is specific, because JESUS himself IS JEWISH and he did attend and practice JEWISH THINGS in his lifetime. (the occurrence of extreme anti-semitism with conspiracy theory ideas is fairly rare among common anabaptist, but could still occur due to ignorance. Perhaps they favor extreme Muslim ideology because they see modest homemaker women in that religion. Be aware of whom a person is inside.)
Baptisms of infants = No for the born-again Christian and messianic (even if family members practice this)
Weddings = Depending on the respect towards the first five books of bible (choices in relationships practices encouraged) and considerations of divorce and remarriage conditions. Leave heavily alcoholic, disrespectful and wild receptions or practices. It may be better to not attend the dance if the couple do not value or respect certain aspects of practice in bible. Never attend a child-marriage force wedding (under age 16 and no joy in the bride).
Revival Ceremony = Depending on the ability to understand bible fully
Holiday events = depends on the foods offered to idols, singing towards idols, topics discussed. It would be ok to go to a general singing event in a school, but to eat the foods may be questionable.
Political themed events = depends on the themes presented if they are in agreement with first five books of the bible.....to the last five books of the bible. (ie. pro-life events, disabilities awareness etc.)
Practice first five books of bible, but don't acknowledge Yeshua = It would depend upon the ideas presented in the group and practices established. (ie. a singing event, Puriim event, mystical or realistic, respect towards others for a wedding, genocide awareness etc.)
Pow-wow or ethnic heritage events = Depends upon the follow up respect.
Chants, bowing or sayings for their religious group = No do not SAY exactly what they say. Be a Daniel. Never bow to their idols.
Going inside their buildings = No. Many false religions put hope in their false buildings. A tent or teepee is a home, but if they have a lot of idols around then it wouldn't be wise to enter the teepee, rather speak outside.
Allowing them into your home = Depends. No if they are healthy and capable while they do not say they love JESUS and mock first five books of bible to last five. Yes, if they are extremely needy.
Art/Music themed events = Depends upon the message presented. Rugs from a culture are neutral and a person could attend that event so long as the rugs are NOT used for a religious purpose only. Music that constantly shows hatred towards God, encouraging ungodly behaviors and humanity is not something a bible believer should attend.
Baby-showers, Bridal-Showers etc = Depends upon the behavior of the adult in the matter.....like with weddings.
Bible Study Events = Depends upon the overview and theme of the study. Does the theme involve "prosperity gospel" while ignoring or disliking the "first five books of the bible."? Then no, do not attend. Do they continue in idolatry after the bible study and don't see a change heart? Then no, do not attend. Do they confront their sin and admit JESUS as Messiah, then YES that is fine and good to attend.
School Systems (even online) = Related to other issues above. If they teach MANY MANY things contrary to "first five books of the bible" to the "last five books of the bible" it is best not to use their school system even if it is "good education with high achievements" or it is a "language/culture immersion school." If there is a way to only get "special classes" from that school then that would be all that is needed, but self-taught ability is possible in this world. Many can live off of 5th to 8th grade level educations simply by knowing how to READ and WRITE.
As far as other things are concerned in interaction even when working with family members or people one works with or goes to school with, assume that if the person doesn't acknowledge YESHUA/JESUS in a born-again way, that they are not going to approach you kindly unless they repent. Don't confront when in a ceremony, event or employment, but rather just encourage in a certain direction, then outside of the conditions acknowledge the issues.
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