I have a heart to help people; especially young people. I have a Bachelor's degree in pastoral studies and I can't wait to find a youth pastorate. Right now, I'm trying to pay off my school bill. I am married to a wonderful young lady who completes me. I don't know everything, by far, but I'll make this promise to you. Any advice I can offer will come from the infallible Word of God. What makes me think I can offer anything worthwhile. Well, it's God Who has the answers, but He utilizes His people as instruments. I, by reason of use (Heb.5), am able to help you understand what God says about your problem and how to respond to it. May God bless you and use me for His glory. --ByReasonofUse
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I am a Christian who doesn't go to church. I pray every night and believe that Jesus died for our sins and that God exists.
My question is that why do so many other Christians put down other ones that don't go to church? I have a relationship with God, too! Thanks. (link)
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Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
God commands believers to assemble together to worship, fellowship, serve, etc. How can you provoke your fellow believers if you're not taking the time to be around them. How can you place yourself under the proper authority of the local church if you're not attending? Christ is the Head of the church, the universal body of believers, and He has given authority to undershephards. You must choose to submit to this authority and to God's teaching on church membership and attendance. Believers still live in unredeemed flesh meaning they need accountability. Where does your accountability come from if not from a local church full of believers that love and care for you? Study this in God's Word and allow Him to challenge your thinking.
By the way, I don't condone Christians "putting down" other Christians for not going to church. I do believe in proper confrontation and exhortation, though. It must be done in a spirit of love and meekness.
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