Why do some people celebrate Good Friday but don’t believe in Jesus?
– Cultural Tradition vs. Spiritual Relationship
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Good Friday is celebrated around the world, but many people celebrate it as a cultural celebration without believing in Jesus. This article answers the profound question, ‘Why is this so?’—clarifying the gap between cultural traditions and spiritual connections. Learn why true faith is essential.
Preface
✝️ “No day in the history of mankind has encompassed as much hope, anguish, love, and salvation as Good Friday. But the question arises—why do even those who celebrate this day not believe in Jesus?”
In this article, we will delve deeper into the question—why do so many people celebrate Good Friday as a matter of culture or tradition, but not as a personal faith in Jesus Christ? Are ‘religious tradition’ and ‘spiritual connection’ really different things?
1. Good Friday: A cultural festival or a call of the soul?
It is important to understand the historical, religious, and cultural aspects of Good Friday.
1.1 Historical background of Good Friday
✝️ “This is the day on which Jesus Christ died on the cross.” (Luke 23:44-46)
– Good Friday opens the door to God’s love, the price of human sin, and eternal life.
1.2 Good Friday is turning into a cultural festival
– Going to church, lighting candles, fasting — many do this as a tradition.
– But not everyone understands its spiritual essence.
2. How did Good Friday become just a cultural tradition?
2.1 Religion was made into culture
– In many countries, the influence of Christianity gave rise to traditions.
– Good Friday celebrations taught at home, but the message of Jesus disappeared.
2.2 Mass celebration but individual neglect
– Attending church but not being spiritually converted.
– People do not know the profound message of this day:
“He gave his life for you, but why don’t you return?”
3. Cultural construct vs. spiritual bond – fundamental difference
3.1 Culture – External Actions
– These activities may be purely ceremonial, traditional, or family-based.
3.2 Spiritual Relationship – Inner Transformation
✝️ “If anyone abides in me, he has new life.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
– Faith in Jesus is not an outward celebration, but a change of life.
4. Why do people reject Jesus but celebrate Good Friday?
4.1 The habit of not abandoning tradition
– “We have always done this.”
– Following what society has done, without thinking deeply.
4.2 Spiritual Darkness
✝️ “The god of this world has blinded their minds.” (2 Corinthians 4:4)
– Not seeing the truth, being spiritually dead.
4.3 The tendency to cover religion with the shell of righteousness
– People practice religion but have no relationship with God.
5. The Deep Meaning of Good Friday: A Day of Spiritual Awakening
✝️ “He laid down his life for you.” (John 10:11)
– This day is a day of repentance, hope, salvation, and love for us.
5.1 Good Friday = Liberation Day
– On this day Jesus paid the price for all our sins.
5.2 Good Friday = The ultimate expression of God’s love
✝️ “While we were still sinners, Jesus died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
6. How to transform the cultural Good Friday into a spiritual experience?
6.1 True introspection
– Why am I celebrating Good Friday?
– How is my life toward Jesus?
6.2 Bible study and personal prayer
– Read the message of Jesus’ life, suffering, and sacrifice every Good Friday.
6.3 Declaration of Faith
– Accept Jesus as your personal Savior.
✝️ “If you confess Jesus as Lord, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
7. In Conclusion: A Message for Those Who Celebrate Good Friday but Do Not Believe in Jesus
✝️ “Do you know the reality of this day?”
– Are you not just in tradition?
– Jesus died for you — will you turn to Him?
8. Ways to start a spiritual relationship
✝️ A – Accept : I am a sinner and I need salvation.
✝️ B – Believe : Jesus Christ died for me and was resurrected.
✝️ C – Confess : I confess Him as my Savior and Lord.
9. A prayer at the end
“Dear Jesus, I understand that you died for me. I have limited your sacrifice to tradition. Forgive me. I trust in you from today and welcome you into my life. Be my Savior and Lord. Amen.”
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Internal Links
– The Resurrection of Jesus – The Light of Hope
– Sin, Repentance and Salvation – Complete Guidance
– What is True Christian Faith?
“Why do people consider Good Friday a ‘ritual’ but not an ‘opening of the heart’?”
– Spiritual Thirst, Religious Masks, and the Reality of Jesus.
Part 2: Good Friday – A hollow celebration or a cry of the soul?
(When Tradition Silences Truth: A Deeper Look at the Disconnect Between Good Friday and Faith)
✝️ Introduction:
“Sometimes people close their eyes—not out of blindness, but out of fear of having to change themselves when they see the truth.”
In today’s era, Good Friday is celebrated—candles are lit, songs are sung, hymns are read. But many do not have Jesus in their hearts.
Why is this happening?
We go deeper—to seek reality, not drama. Not external religion, but to listen to the voice of the Spirit.
1. Does religion liberate or confuse?
Many believe:
“It is enough to celebrate religious festivals, that is enough.”
But Jesus said something different:
✝️ “This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” – Matthew 15:8
1.1 Traditional Good Friday
– Waking up early, going to church in a calm mood
– Sometimes getting emotional – Even shedding tears
, but are those tears of regret or of acting?
1.2 Hollow piety
– The drama of remembering Jesus, but He has no place in life
– True Good Friday is not just about remembering, but about dedication.
2. Religious mask: a trick to hide the soul
People adopt religion, but they don’t allow their souls to change.
2.1 External Religion – Spiritual Rubber Mask
– “Pious” on the outside, “empty” on the inside
– Religious covering means nothing before the Lord.
✝️ “The Lord looks at the spirit, not at the outward appearance.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
2.2 Putting Good Friday on Facebook Stories but not changing the spirit
– *”Happy Friday” is written in the status
– but purity, love, forgiveness, and surrender are not seen in life.
3. Jesus Lost in the Crowd of Righteousness
✝️ “He came to his own, but his own did not receive him.” – John 1:11
3.1 Good Friday = Social Media Trend
– posts, photoshoots, church selfies
– but can our soul say: “He is my Savior”?
3.2 We celebrate Good Friday, but do we know the Good Shepherd?
– Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd, and my sheep hear my voice.” (John 10:14)
– But today people have stopped listening to that voice.
4. Spiritual Thirst but Searching in the Wrong Place
4.1 Hunger and thirst of the soul
– People celebrate Good Friday because there is a thirst inside.
– But they try to forget that thirst – with religion, philosophy, tradition.
✝️ “Whoever drinks from me will never thirst.” – John 4:14
4.2 Only Jesus can truly quench thirst
– Good Friday is the invitation of Jesus who says:
“Come, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
5. What does Good Friday ask for? True dedication of the heart.
Many people think:
“Good Friday is a matter of one day.”
But Jesus says:
“I want your life – every day.”
✝️ “Unless you take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of me.” – Matthew 10:38
5.1 Good Friday of truly knowing Jesus
– Deep repentance
– True reconciliation with God
– Decision to turn from sin
6. A profound message: Good Friday is also a warning!
✝️ “If you hear and do not believe, you are still more condemned.” – Hebrews 2:3
6.1 Warning to those who hear but do not turn
– Good Friday means:
“Will you still remain hard-hearted?”
6.2 Jesus is still asking today:
“Why don’t you call me?”
7. Today: Let’s make it a day of spiritual revival, not culture
7.1 The death of Jesus = the beginning of my new life
✝️ “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” – Galatians 2:20
7.2 May your Good Friday be a day of spiritual awakening.
– Not just a day of remembrance
– the beginning of a life transformation
✝️ Conclusion:
Good Friday is not a festival, it is the cry of God’s love.
“O soul! I died for you. Arise—live—and return!”
Prayer: For spiritual transformation
“Lord Jesus, deliver me from cultural religion. I want to accept you in my heart, not just remember you. Change my soul. Be my Savior. Amen.”
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