26/12/2025
THE DARK SIDE OF CHRISTMAS
Beloved, While Christmas is meant to celebrate the gift of Christ—hope, light, and salvation—it is also a season where a hidden darkness often emerges, especially among young people of school age. With schools closed, supervision reduced, and celebrations everywhere, many are exposed to drugs, alcohol abuse, illicit s*x, immorality, violence, and peer pressure.
As pastors, parents, guardians, and a church family, we must not be silent.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)
1. A WARNING TO YOUNG PEOPLE
Dear young people, freedom is not the absence of boundaries.
What looks like “fun for the season” can turn into lifelong bondage—addiction, broken destiny, unwanted pregnancies, diseases, guilt, and shame. The apostle Paul says,
“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful.” (1 Corinthians 6:12)
You are precious. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Do not trade your future for a moment.
2. A CALL TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Christmas is not a time to release children without guidance. Love must be active, not assumed. Know where your children are, who they are with, and what they are exposed to.
“Train up a child in the way he should go…” (Proverbs 22:6)
Presence, conversation, prayer, and boundaries are spiritual responsibilities of the parent.
3. A CHARGE TO THE CHURCH
The church must shine brighter during festive seasons. Our youth need safe spaces, godly mentorship, prayer, teaching, and accountability.
“You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14)
Let us not only celebrate Christmas in songs and decorations, but protect the souls Christ came to save.
4. A MESSAGE OF HOPE
If anyone has already fallen, there is grace, restoration, and forgiveness in Christ.
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Jesus was born not just to be celebrated, but to save, heal, and restore.
Let us guard this season with prayer, wisdom, and love.
May our Christmas joy not turn into January regrets.
May Christ remain Lord not only of our celebrations, but of our choices.
🙏 “Lord, preserve our children, deliver our youth, and keep our homes in Your peace.”