As we head into Easter weekend, I have seen numerous posts, blogs, and comments from people saying things like, “We don’t call it Easter.” Others have said, “It is based on a pagan goddess, so I do not celebrate this day.” Still, some boast, “Our Church avoids these traditions because they are not in the Bible.”

I get it. And in part, I agree with some of the things they are saying.

My problem is the attitude in which it is often said. There is this attitude that appears to imply, “I don’t do these things, so I am a better Christian than you.” Others will give the feeling of “Our Church is more Godly than other Churches.” Some think they are more mature believers with better Churches because of the days they choose to observe or not observe.

The Apostle Paul, in Romans chapter 14, walks the Christians in the city of Rome through a discussion of this type of issue. In verse 5, he writes, “One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.” Then, in the next verse, he adds, “Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.”

Whenever someone celebrates a day as special, as long as he is doing it to the Lord, there is no issue. And whoever does not celebrate that day, as long as they are doing it to the Lord, there is no issue. Whether you set aside a day as special does not matter as long as Jesus is praised.

To anyone who has an attitude over this Sunday, know that your observation of it or lack of it is not an indication of your spiritual maturity or your Church’s godliness. Paul says in verse 13, “Let us stop passing judgment on one another.”

His point is simple: A spiritually mature Christian lives for the glory of Jesus in everything they do, no matter what days they celebrate.