I have a question

August 29, 2004

Is burning candles a sin? If you have candles in your home, does it bring evil into your house if you have them, even if you don't burn them?

What are your thoughts on this?

ayin jade · August 29, 2004

I never thought a burning candle was a sin. After all electricity is fairly new... candles and oil lamps were used before that. Someone once told me that candles were, and their reasoning was a bit strange I thought. Im curious too, to see what others have to say on this subject.

August 29, 2004

ok, i gotta ask... what on earth makes one think burning candles could be sinful? i'm very confused!

i don't generally burn candles because i'm terrified of fire. however, i do have a little oil-burner-thingy that i sometimes light a tea candle under, if i'm in the room.

Faith · August 29, 2004

Hi Kat, I don't have a problem with burning candles, although I don't because of the possibility of fire. I do know that they are used by some, in the occult. I think that you can make almost any thing bad, if you were inclined too. Crystals are used for power, by some, but I just think that they are pretty. God Bless, Faith :prayer :dove

August 29, 2004

I have seen where some believers find that almost everything is "EVIL", even playing "Go FISH".....

I feel that if you burn candles in your home there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, however, if you burn them for reasons of worshipping the devil and invoking spirits, then OF COURSE they are evil... Most thing are only made EVIL because they are used as Idolitry or for evil things....Even this computer and the one you are using now can be considered EVIL and carry bad spirits...

Nick Picking....

I see noone has responded to support this ...huh Kat? LOL

August 29, 2004

I have seen where some believers find that almost everything is "EVIL", even playing "Go FISH".....

I feel that if you burn candles in your home there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, however, if you burn them for reasons of worshipping the devil and invoking spirits, then OF COURSE they are evil... Most thing are only made EVIL because they are used as Idolitry or for evil things....Even this computer and the one you are using now can be considered EVIL and carry bad spirits...

Nick Picking....

I see noone has responded to support this ...huh Kat? LOL

August 29, 2004

I have seen where some believers find that almost everything is "EVIL", even playing "Go FISH".....

I feel that if you burn candles in your home there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, however, if you burn them for reasons of worshipping the devil and invoking spirits, then OF COURSE they are evil... Most thing are only made EVIL because they are used as Idolitry or for evil things....Even this computer and the one you are using now can be considered EVIL and carry bad spirits...

Nick Picking....

I see noone has responded to support this ...huh Kat? LOL

Oh man...what about on birthday cakes??????

August 29, 2004

I personally don't see anything wrong with burning candles. Anything in itself can be unclean. It's what you do with it that makes it sinful or unclean.

This following was posted in a thread by someone else about CANDLES and that is why I asked.

CANDLES

Elsewhere we talk about objects in your home that can be "hosts" for demons. Candles can also be a "host".

A former African witchdoctor who practiced witchcraft for over twenty years said that demons are attracted to the substance candles are made out of. Candles were a part of his witchcraft. It does not matter what color, shape, or smell they have. When lit, the smell of the candle also calls on another big time demon. Is it a wonder why the candle business is in the Billions of dollars a year! No wonder too that so many churches have candles all over the place.

Get rid of all your candles. You may just be getting rid of some of your problems. This also pertains to incense.

For those Bible researchers who read that "candles" were mentioned in the Bible, look in your Strong's concordance. The Original term is "lamp" "oil" or "oil lamp", NOT "candle". The menorah tradition goes back to 165 B.C. They did not use candles, but used oil.

After you get rid of the candles, command all the demons to leave you and your property, in the name of Jesus, JUST IN CASE.

What if the lights go out, you say? Use a flashlight!

Still want candles? Look at www.4lf.com to see rechargeable battery operated candle lites. The lamp burns for six hours on a single charge.

Looking at it on the basis of your health, this article was in the August 2000 issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine under Health Update:

"Are your candles making you sick?

You love the warm glow and calming scents of your favorite candles. But you probably won't be as enamored of the prospect that these same candles may be emitting lead particles into your home.

"The last thing people would imagine is that candles can be little lead smelters," says Sidney Wolfe, the director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group in Washington D.C.

The group examined 285 candles from twelve different stores in the D.C. area. Eighty-six had metal wicks, and laboratory tests found that nine had wicks containing high amounts of lead.

The group says burning a lead-wicked candle for three hours can cause lead levels in the air to be nine to 33 times higher than federal safety standards. Airborne lead can be inhaled or it can settle on surfaces, where it can be ingested.

Wolfe urges people to check their candles for metal wicks. You can tell by looking straight down at the wick to see if there is a metal tip in the center. Not all metal wicks contain lead, but to be on the safe side, don't burn any candles with metal wicks.

Lead poisoning may damage the central nervous system and cause abnormal development and behavior and learning problems in children."

August 29, 2004

I personally don't see anything wrong with burning candles. Anything in itself can be unclean. It's what you do with it that makes it sinful or unclean.

This following was posted in a thread by someone else about CANDLES and that is why I asked.
CANDLES

Elsewhere we talk about objects in your home that can be "hosts" for demons. Candles can also be a "host".

A former African witchdoctor who practiced witchcraft for over twenty years said that demons are attracted to the substance candles are made out of. Candles were a part of his witchcraft. It does not matter what color, shape, or smell they have. When lit, the smell of the candle also calls on another big time demon. Is it a wonder why the candle business is in the Billions of dollars a year! No wonder too that so many churches have candles all over the place.

Get rid of all your candles. You may just be getting rid of some of your problems. This also pertains to incense.

For those Bible researchers who read that "candles" were mentioned in the Bible, look in your Strong's concordance. The Original term is "lamp" "oil" or "oil lamp", NOT "candle". The menorah tradition goes back to 165 B.C. They did not use candles, but used oil.

After you get rid of the candles, command all the demons to leave you and your property, in the name of Jesus, JUST IN CASE.

What if the lights go out, you say? Use a flashlight!

Still want candles? Look at www.4lf.com to see rechargeable battery operated candle lites. The lamp burns for six hours on a single charge.

Looking at it on the basis of your health, this article was in the August 2000 issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine under Health Update:

"Are your candles making you sick?

You love the warm glow and calming scents of your favorite candles. But you probably won't be as enamored of the prospect that these same candles may be emitting lead particles into your home.

"The last thing people would imagine is that candles can be little lead smelters," says Sidney Wolfe, the director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group in Washington D.C.

The group examined 285 candles from twelve different stores in the D.C. area. Eighty-six had metal wicks, and laboratory tests found that nine had wicks containing high amounts of lead.

The group says burning a lead-wicked candle for three hours can cause lead levels in the air to be nine to 33 times higher than federal safety standards. Airborne lead can be inhaled or it can settle on surfaces, where it can be ingested.

Wolfe urges people to check their candles for metal wicks. You can tell by looking straight down at the wick to see if there is a metal tip in the center. Not all metal wicks contain lead, but to be on the safe side, don't burn any candles with metal wicks.

Lead poisoning may damage the central nervous system and cause abnormal development and behavior and learning problems in children."