December 25th has become guilt and obligation.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble, but there is no scriptural or historical basis for December 25th actually being the day that Jesus was born.
Sadly, we do a much better job of making people feel guilty than we do of delivering them from the guilt we create. We need to confess this and change our ways.
Guilt is a supreme waste of time and energy.
I kinda don't do guilt. I gave it up for Lent years ago.
When you give up yourself, that's when you will feel the true spirit of Christmas. And that's giving that's serving others and that's when you feel fulfilled.
The worst guilt is to accept an unearned guilt.
We all feel the urge to condemn ourselves out of guilt, to blame others for our misfortunes and to fantasize about total disaster.
Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.
A good conscience is a continual Christmas.
Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving.