![]() ![]() Philippians 2:12-14 speaks of honoring others more than ourselves, and 2 Corinthians 9:7 of being generous and kind. The Bible also tells us that birthdays should be celebrated with humility. Galatians 5:19-21 speaks of the works of the flesh, and advises against celebrating birthdays in the wrong way, by drinking or becoming intoxicated. We should be careful not to make it into an occasion of excess or lawlessness. Celebrations at these occasions should be kept under control. The Bible does not advocate for birthday parties, but does speak of celebrating special occasions, such as the birth of a son or daughter. This is one reason why emphasizing equality and respect for all is so important in Bible teachings. This is seen as a sign of favoritism, and so it is important to note that birthdays should not become an excuse for favoritism. ![]() The most direct reference is given in Genesis 40:20, with Pharaoh celebrating the birthday of his chief cupbearer. The Bible is a spiritual and religious text, rather than a history book, and so its references to birthdays are mainly metaphorical. ![]()
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