I will begin postings from organizations or people that write about Kwanzaa being used to “practice daily its principles” or for uniting the black family to make their lives better. Below is my first example in my newly formed blogosphere.

“OCKG is a Non-Profit organization made up of members of the Omaha Metro Community whose mission is to draw our community together through celebrating Kwanzaa and practicing its principles in our everyday lives. First Fruits is seeking support from the local business community to sponsor events, and volunteers from the community to donate their time and talents to the various events.” (Omaha Community Kwanzaa Group)

What celebration do we have in which we are urged to practice the pricinciples of it in our everyday lives? Whenever I see Kwanzaa being used as a means of uniting folks, it is this purpose of it that causes me to bristle. Why give people the impression that black people need something/someone other that Jesus Christ to improve our lives?

This is a dangerous idea because then the world will begin believing the same, which is why our president, our market places and etc. all begin to offer Kwanzaa greetings for the black people, under the assumption that we all need it.

I found out about this group from reading an article published on an Omaha, Nebreska news website: KETV.com. The article starts with this opening title: “Group Wants To Unite Community By Celebrating Kwanzaa.” One of the organizers of the group, Rick Cross, says the following in the article: “”If you just follow the principles you should be able to find out how to move in a direction to make your life better for yourself, for your family and community,” said Cross.

So is Kwanzaa JUST a celebration of culture? Or is it going beyond just honoring dead ancestors but establishing a way of life? What about celebrants whom are also followers of Christ? Who’s making life better for you, God or Kwanzaa? Biblical principles or the Nguzo Saba?

We can’t serve two masters as our God is a jealous God. Only He must we serve and look to for our lives day to day improvement and growth.

Blog scripture references:

God as a jealous God: Exodus 20:5

Better men and women through Christ: 2Corinthians 5:17