Everyone loves Good Friday in Singapore. For Christians, we remember the sacrifice our Lord made for us 2000 years ago, being nailed on the cross and all. And we celebrate his resurrection on Sunday.
For non-believers, its a guaranteed long weekend and a good time to go for a break and/or to catch up on rest and watch some DOTS. K drama fans know what I am talking about.
Different countries have different way to celebrate the day. The obvious one is the easter bunny and the candies associated with it. Philippines observe the day with actual crucifixion!
One of the man doing it said that he made a pact with God, if he gets what he wished for, he will remember this day by getting himself flogged and nailed on the cross as thanksgiving and payback.
What? I am not sure if this is the God I put my faith in.
First, why test God? Did not Jesus himself said not to test God in the scriptures (Matthew 4:7)? God did not create you to do your bidding. So I don’t think giving God the “If you do this, I will do that” thing works with him. I am glad to know you turned to God with your needs but arm-twisting is where I draw a huge thick line.
Second, I would imagine an almighty and merciful God would not want you to abuse his creation like that. We are stewards of all things on earth including the physical body we have. I would really think self abuse and calling it thanksgiving is a bit of a blasphemy. If you want to do it just so that you feel better about it then I think its really your choice. But please don’t go round telling people what you do pleases God.
But of course, who am I to judge what you do although I can sure blog my thoughts about these.
I thank our Lord for the day and the weekend. And I won’t feel bad buying easter eggs to munch on. Already I am having a better Friday.
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