History of Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to take a look at the famed holiday. As with many American holidays, Valentine's Day has a Christian background. St. Valentine was believed to be a priest who served during the third century in Rome. Many stories suggest that Valentine was martyred for helping Christians escape from harsh Roman prisons. Much of what we see today; fluffy nonsense and Cupid, are perversions of the meaning of this holiday. For Christians, love takes on a completely different meaning. Love is more than just a feeling or a thing that "just happens". Love is a choice we make daily, regardless of what we feel like.

Deutoronomy 6:5 tells us to, "Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength."

In many other passages, throughout God's Word, we are commanded to love our neighbors, our spouses, and Scripture. As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let us all remeber the true biblical meaning of love.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Soli Deo Gloria, Ahlaischa