Doesn’t Numbers 14:18 show that everyone is born inheriting the sin of their parents? (continued)

Conclusion from the context

God will surely punish those who continually sin against Him.

God is longsuffering and merciful.

The person who sins shall die for His own sins.

Other Bible principles on the subject

Jeremiah 31:29-30

Ezekiel 18:

Ezekiel 18:1-4 – The soul that sins shall die.

Ezekiel 18:5-9 – The righteous man shall live.

Ezekiel 18:10-13 – If a just man’s son is evil, the son shall die.

Ezekiel 18:14-17 – If an evil man’s son is righteous, that son shall live.

Ezekiel 18:24 – It’s not once-saved, always saved!

Romans 5:12

II Corinthians 5:10

What does God think about observing special religious holidays?

Attitude check: Acts 18:23-28

Is it possible to worship or perform some religious act and be unapproved by God?

Genesis 4:3-5; Hebrews 11:4; Romans 10:17

Exodus 32:5

Leviticus 10:1-2

I Kings 12:28, 32

Mark 7:6-8

Galatians 5:2-4

John 4:24; II John 1:9 – God has always cared about how He is worshiped!

Christmas and Easter are not authorized as religious observances in the Bible.

The Bible records the birth of Jesus, but never authorizes us to make a religious memorial of His birth.

The Lord’s Supper has been authorized as a weekly memorial of His death and resurrection (I Corinthians 11:18-34; Acts 20:7).

Hopefully we can use these holidays to stir up people’s interest in the truth!

We may engage in cultural practices that do not involve unauthorized worship or religious service.

Circumcision

Galatians 2:3-5

Acts 16:3

Eating of meats

Let’s honor Christ the ways He wants to be honored, remembering the Bible’s repeated warnings not to go beyond Divine authority for religious practices (Colossians 3:17; II John 1:9). But like Paul, let’s also use whatever opportunities we have to teach and practice the truth!