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Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by spiceadole: 11:37am On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: I don't attend church.. neither do I believe in the existence of God. I stopped all religious activities about 7 years ago while still in Nigeria. I spend my Sundays at home, if I'm off duty. I live in the UK. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by 24brains(m): 11:38am On Mar 20, 2022 |
gentlegenius:oya make una marry each other. You don see partner in christ so. When me go come see my own partner because me too i no dey go shioch. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Tallesty1(m): 11:49am On Mar 20, 2022 |
Good afternoon Pocohantas. You don come back from church? 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by pocohantas(f): 11:50am On Mar 20, 2022 |
Tallesty1: Oh No!!!!! |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Tallesty1(m): 11:51am On Mar 20, 2022 |
pocohantas:Abi you no church today? |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by firstratedcitiz(m): 11:52am On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa:You ain't the only one, @MadamVanessa. I'm one of such people. Although I believe in God so deeply, I ain't drawn to idea of organized church. Not that I don't go to church at all. I just do not go there too often. 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Tecord1(m): 11:58am On Mar 20, 2022 |
When you don't go to church, how then do you hear God's word. Many of them who don't go to church don't also read the bible. If you claim to love God, and not go to church and also don't read the bible, how then can you do right by Him without having his word in your heart |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Nobody: 11:59am On Mar 20, 2022 |
ahnie:Mine too. And there's a big living Faith church just across the street from where I stay. And there's my Jehovah's Witness church too. I just can't see myself going to fellowship. I used to,but for a long time now I barely have the urge. Most times, I feel like I know too much already (Which may be wrong of me, and just my own mindset). Like, I don't trust any pastors or church leaders, don't want to hear the same old messages that don't evoke changes in people, and don't want to have to drop offering money into any collection box or tray. Because, I always feel it won't end up in the hands of those who really need them- the poorest of the poor. I know they say it's not your business to know how your offering monies are being spent by the church, but I tend to disagree. It is my concern, especially if I am suffering to earn every penny. That's even going far, only seeing the way churches have been behaving for the past 20 years is enough to raise your suspicion, making you want to not mind your business when it comes to how churches utilise your monies. Abeg When I sum up all these things, I just loose the faith and zeal for churches here. Some people don't understand me, when they ask me why I don't attend services. The good thing is that I am well versed in the Bible and take time to study it or just read Psalms when I'm feeling down. Hymns help too. But I don't do this frequently, especially the hymn singing. But prayer is a daily and weekly affair. I don't think I'll ever pay tithes to any church while I'm on this earth. I'm in my mid-twenties, but I still feel that even when I grow older, I don't see myself tithing at any church. There are other ways to use my money to honour and please God, mbok. " We will always have the poor with us " 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Victerica(m): 12:00pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Please make sure you attend Church ooo! At least, on the Sabbath day I don talk oooo |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by chiefconerstone: 12:02pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Anyone who is born again will naturally desire the fellowship of other born again believers. If you lost that desire, it means you have lost the desire for anything Godly. Check your spiritual State, you will surely see compromises every where. Having fellowship is like igniting each other and keeping the fire burning. If a burning coal stays alone, it will soon die out. Do not be decieve, the western church has gone deep into ungodliness. It doesn't even have form of Godliness. She has lost her relevant. That is people don't go there again. Despite her problems, the Nigerian Church has some life in it. #mythought 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by naijadrivablog: 12:04pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Yes. Do not forget the congregation of brethren. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Nobody: 12:09pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
chiefconerstone:Hmm..This is another angle to view it from. I like the part you talked about igniting each other for the sake of the gospel or kingdom of God. Like the word says; iron should sharpen iron. But still, I don't think it means all those who don't attend services have lost the desire for anything godly. Not quite correct. They still contribute their own quota somewhere, someway. Even speaking about the gospel with a friend, friends, and all. Sharing Christian feeds online (IG, Facebook et all) It counts for something, nau. But like you said, it's your thoughts, which I respect. Just said I should chirp in. 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by MT: 12:12pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
I think we should define what a church is. It is not the building but rather the people. And the bible says - where two or three people are gathered in my name, so I will be in their midst. Enough said |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by nextdoorpal: 12:12pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: I think it's the way the church has turned out, lots of us just lost the flair, verve and urge. We rather establish that personal relationship with God n do His dictates whilst acknowledging and wishing the church well. 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by vincentautoss: 12:13pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Read Hebrews 10:25 preferably from the New Living Translation. The Bible says, "And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near". OP, as you can see the Bible does not support you segregating yourself. Even God's own word encourages us to meet and fellowship together. You are a real true Christian, then you won't see any need to stay at home. Thank you |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by MT: 12:13pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
naijadrivablog: Congregation in this instance can be just two people according to the bible. 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by cornerstonee: 12:17pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
KNOWMORE56: You spoke well.. But seriously everywhere is porous.. Everywhere 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Babygreene(f): 12:17pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Totilopussylick:oh yes.hahaha.you will do crusade in that Germany,only one person will come.sometimes only a woman and her child.. all those foreign nations,God help them. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Microwhy: 12:17pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Hammyaladin:Which one is ten commandments again. If you mean "Thy shall not" commandments, then you need to start from scratch as a Muslim. If truly you're a Muslim, then your Islamic knowledge is 0.00000000001. Please go seek knowledge. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by cornerstonee: 12:19pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: If this is you.. You don't need to go to church!
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Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Babygreene(f): 12:20pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
That Germany, you will do crusade only one person will show up,sometimes mother and child,or only an old man.Nigerians are trying self with God.Nigerians respect God.All those foreign nations, God help them. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by TruthinAction: 12:22pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: First of all, going to church doesn't even make you a Christian. And believe in God doesn't either. You must first be born again or saved. What it simply means is to receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Ask him to come into your life. Then after that, you must identify with a local church and attend services regularly. But if you are not born again, it doesn't matter whether you go to church or not. It won't make any difference to your eternal destiny. The only advantage going to church can have is an opportunity to hear words that could save you. First thing first, get born again. |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Babygreene(f): 12:23pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Ola17: |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by preciousmetals: 12:28pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
You keep the Sabbath day holy and commit your sin in the remain six days right?, Religious bigot ABIODUN105: 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by SilentBurner(m): 12:29pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: Is not even possible to be closer to God from a distance, In his presence there is fullness of joy... Amen |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by InvertedHammer: 12:30pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by chigoziri2403(m): 12:35pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Princepioneer:so on point At the end of the day, disgruntled members leave,and the assets belong to whom? 1 Like |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by Sleekfingers: 12:36pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: Is not going to church a problem? You said, it is a problem faced by many people in the world...... |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by gentlegenius(m): 12:37pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa:Thanks for creating this thread. I've noticed something here... It seems many people are getting to know that CHURCH IS PURE SCAM. For those that are quoting Hebrews 10:25 and telling you not to forsake the gathering, don't mind them. See the explanation of that scripture in this thread... https://www.nairaland.com/2918205/misconceptions-hebrews-10-25-explained?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C6167982094 |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by chigoziri2403(m): 12:37pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
achorladey:I pray |
Re: Is There Anything Wrong In One Not Going To Church But Believes So Much In God? by phemmyfour: 12:38pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
MadamVanessa:It's Wrong and contradictory cos you can't believe in God and refuse to follow his instructions. One of his instructions is the gathering of his people from time to time |
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