Halloween is a time of year that sparks a lot of excitement and creativity, with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. But it also brings up questions about its place in Christian beliefs. Some people wonder what the Bible might say about this holiday.
In this article, we’re going to explore various Bible verses that some Christians believe relate to Halloween and discuss how these scriptures can be interpreted in the context of this annual tradition. Whether you participate in Halloween festivities or prefer to skip them, understanding these perspectives can provide valuable insight into the relationship between faith and cultural celebrations.
Bible Verse About Halloween
1. Ephesians 5:11
“Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.”
2. Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
3. James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
4. 1 John 1:5
“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”
5. Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
6. Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
7. 2 Corinthians 6:14
“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. What do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?”
8. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.”
9. 1 Thessalonians 5:5
“You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.”
10. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
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11. John 8:12
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”
12. Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
13. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
14. Ephesians 5:8
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”
15. John 1:5
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
16. 2 Corinthians 4:6
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
17. Isaiah 42:16
“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.”
18. Colossians 1:13
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
19. Psalm 119:130
“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”
20. Proverbs 4:18
“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”
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21. 1 Corinthians 10:21
“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.”
22. 1 Thessalonians 5:22
“Avoid every kind of evil.”
23. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
24. 1 John 4:1
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
25. Romans 12:9
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
26. James 1:27
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
27. Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
28. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
29. 1 Peter 5:8
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
30. Psalm 119:11
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
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31. 1 Corinthians 6:12
“‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial. ‘I have the right to do anything’—but I will not be mastered by anything.”
32. Ephesians 5:11-13
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.”
33. Deuteronomy 18:9-12
“When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.”
34. 2 Corinthians 6:16
“What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God.”
35. 1 Thessalonians 5:22
“Abstain from every form of evil.”
36. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
37. Isaiah 8:19
“When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?”
38. Proverbs 3:7-8
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
39. Romans 14:22-23
“So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.”
40. 1 Peter 2:11
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.”
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41. Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
42. Psalm 34:14
“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
43. Colossians 3:8
“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”
44. Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
45. Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
46. Proverbs 15:30
“Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.”
47. 1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
48. 1 Thessalonians 5:21
“But test everything; hold fast what is good.”
49. Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.”
50. Philippians 2:14-15
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
Conclusion
As we come to the end of our study of biblical passages related to Halloween, we are left with a dilemma concerning celebration and religion. The scriptures have shed light on the many viewpoints on this cultural event because they are filled with everlasting wisdom. The Bible offers a compass for wisely navigating Halloween with a spirit of goodness, from the focus on light destroying darkness to the advice on avoiding paths of evil.
The passages we have studied invite introspection and provide a beautiful balance between faith and celebration, regardless of one’s stance on the customs surrounding this day. I hope these observations lead to a better comprehension and admiration of the various ways that people combine their religious beliefs with Halloween celebrations.
