By: Rev. Jacqueline Simmons
Scripture: Woe to them that devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it because it is in the power of their hand (Micah 2:1). He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good, and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God (Micah 6:8).
One day after Christmas, even though the Christmas season has not officially ended, merchants have found a way to augment after Christmas sales by “pushing” items mistakenly used by some African Americans in the celebration of what has been dubbed, Kwanzaa. In 1966, the college professor, Maulana Karenga, “dreamed up” the seven principles idea, to the delight of merchants and Satan and put it into execution. The observance has been deliberately designed to coincide with our celebration of the birth of our lord and savior Jesus Christ who is the real reason for the Christmas season.
To add insult to injury, Karenga’s so-called seven principles have boldly been printed in a bible publication called “Holy Bible with Songs and Illustrations for Children of Color” (NKJV) printed by Thomas Nelson, publishers. Included within its’ pages are beautiful illustrations of bible characters depicted as African Americans in order to increase its sales. To my horror, another bible has been infiltrated with Karenga’s dream called “Kwanzaa, New Testament Contemporary English Version”, published by The American Bible Society, New York. In fact, the first 16 pages are completely filled with so called explanations which clearly depict Karenga’s dream. To me, it should be classified as a nightmare.
It is very difficult for me to believe that anyone is brave enough to add to or subtract from God’s word.
In Revelation 22:18, 19, we are warned against the abominable practices of doing so. Kwanzaa observances have swollen in practices like yeast in bread. They may be found on library shelves, in church observances, among organizations, etc.
Satan and his hierarchy are very concerned about winning the souls of our children. Kwanzaa observances provide him with the license to do so. Beware!
