IS CHURCH ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT?

A pastor heard that one of his parishioners was going about announcing to one and all that he would no longer attend church services. This rebellious parishioner was advancing the familiar argument that he could communicate with God just as easily out in the fields with nature as his setting for worship. One winter evening, the pastor called on this reluctant member of his flock for a friendly visit. The two men sat before the fireplace making small talk, but studiously avoiding the issue of church attendance. After a while, the pastor took the tongs from the rack next to the fireplace and pulled a single coal from the fire. He placed the glowing ember on the hearth. As the two watched in silence, the coal quickly ceased burning and turned an ashen gray, while the other coals in the fire continued to burn brightly. The pastor's silent message was not lost on the parishioner. After a long pause, he turned to the pastor and said "I'll be back at services next Sunday

blah blah blah... does going to church guarantee one a ticket to heaven?

joseph1832: blah blah blah... does going to church guarantee one a ticket to heaven?

I actually liked the story. It was nice and cosy.

The truth however is church these days is just another place for disillusionment and mass scamming. The enterprising of churches is scary. All manner of church related businesses operate outside the church and members put pressure on you to spend.

It might just be better to stay alone in that field.

Atheist:-D:


I actually liked the story. It was nice and cosy.

The truth however is church these days is just another place for disillusionment and mass scamming. The enterprising of churches is scary. All manner of church related businesses operate outside the church and members put pressure on you to spend.

It might just be better to stay alone in that field.

Couldn't agree more, later some christian bigot would come here and say "bible says thou shall not forsake the gathering of the brethren" tsk.

joseph1832:
Couldn't agree more, later some christian bigot would come here and say "bible says thou shall not forsake the gathering of the brethren" tsk.

You can gather with others. As long as there is no tithe collecting etc then it is fine.

joseph1832: blah blah blah... does going to church guarantee one a ticket to heaven?

.did u rea it? I doubt it

Atheist:-D:


You can gather with others. As long as there is no tithe collecting etc then it is fine.

u main problem with church is finance

tobechi74: IS CHURCH ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT?

A pastor heard that one of his parishioners was going about announcing to one and all that he would no longer attend church services. This rebellious parishioner was advancing the familiar argument that he could communicate with God just as easily out in the fields with nature as his setting for worship. One winter evening, the pastor called on this reluctant member of his flock for a friendly visit. The two men sat before the fireplace making small talk, but studiously avoiding the issue of church attendance. After a while, the pastor took the tongs from the rack next to the fireplace and pulled a single coal from the fire. He placed the glowing ember on the hearth. As the two watched in silence, the coal quickly ceased burning and turned an ashen gray, while the other coals in the fire continued to burn brightly. The pastor's silent message was not lost on the parishioner. After a long pause, he turned to the pastor and said "I'll be back at services next Sunday

Interesting story. Every serious christian ought to know the necessity of church attendance.its not an option. Any contrary opinion is of the flesh

Hebrews 10:25
Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

It's biblical to attend church services . The early church met regularly on Sundays and daily in private homes

1 Corinthians 11:18
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that . . .

Any voice contrary to this is a voice of rebellion against the word of God. Find a church and submit yourself to the spiritual authority there.

tobechi74: .did u rea it? I doubt it

Read what? Where in the bible did it say going to church gives one a first class ticket to heaven?

Joagbaje:

Interesting story. Every serious christian ought to know the necessity of church attendance.its not an option. Any contrary opinion is of the flesh

Hebrews 10:25
Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

It's biblical to attend church services . The early church met regularly on Sundays and daily in private homes

1 Corinthians 11:18
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that . . .

Any voice contrary to this is a voice of rebellion against the word of God. Find a church and submit yourself to the spiritual authority there.

Was this part of God's commandments? Going to church? Because I didn't see it in the ten commandments!

Where two or more are gathered,am in their midst,says the Lord.
This shows the importance of worshiping among brethens,where lost souls,and backsliders can be revived.

Do not forsake the gathering of the righteous.

Yomieluv: Where two or more are gathered,am in their midst,says the Lord.
This shows the importance of worshiping among brethens,where lost souls,and backsliders can be revived.

Do not forsake the gathering of the righteous.

Righteous? Who's righteous in todays church? A place that has turned into the gathering of rogues, homosexuals, murderers, prostitute etc! Please the church today is far from righteous!

SMH . . .

Just another method to brainwash people.why do people reference all these things to the way we live life?

. thizz st[]ry make sense abegg!!

The Kingdom of Heaven is in you.

Isnt that what Jesus said?


Pls everybody should strive to find that wonderful Kingdom locked and hidden inside every one of us.

joseph1832: blah blah blah... does going to church guarantee one a ticket to heaven?

Atheist:-D:


I actually liked the story. It was nice and cosy.

Atheist:-D:


You can gather with others. As long as there is no tithe collecting etc then it is fine.

abeg all na story joo. so what happens to our forefathers who died before the introduction of Christianity and Islam.
Religion; the opium of the masses

I dey house dey watch TV

joseph1832:
Was this part of God's commandments? Going to church? Because I didn't see it in the ten commandments!

. The ten commandments is judaism. Offludaism is the religion Jesus came to preach.. Its hugely pillared on 'fulfilment of the law of Moses' and an exchange of the new law which is 'love'. That's what Jesus preaches! The conscience men possess is now 'the law'.

pinkrex: . The ten commandments is judaism. Offludaism is the religion Jesus came to preach.. Its hugely pillared on 'fulfilment of the law of Moses' and an exchange of the new law which is 'love'. That's what Jesus preaches! The conscience men possess is now 'the law'.

And what's the conscience of men my good man?

Atheist:-D:


I actually liked the story. It was nice and cosy.

The truth however is church these days is just another place for disillusionment and mass scamming. The enterprising of churches is scary. All manner of church related businesses operate outside the church and members put pressure on you to spend.

It might just be better to stay alone in that field.

Though am a believer but i get worried alot by the stories of the lavish lifestyles our pastors live while majority of their congregation pay for all these through their nose...been a while av been to church cos rationally i just cant bring myself to believe wat is being tot in the church these days that we should just keep on sowing into the church,now i prefer donating my money to the motherless and i'd rather fast,wake up @ nite n pray to God on my own and maybe listen to sermons being preached on Tv.

Yomieluv: Where two or more are gathered,am in their midst,says the Lord.
This shows the importance of worshiping among brethens,where lost souls,and backsliders can be revived

Do not forsake the gathering of the righteous.

U can always have a fellowship anywhere maybe @ ur house with two or more faithful brethrens...fellowship does not av to be @ the church alone

No! You can worship God from the comfort of your home

joseph1832:
Righteous? Who's righteous in todays church? A place that has turned into the gathering of rogues, homosexuals, murderers, prostitute etc! Please the church today is far from righteous!

Surely, good must exist with evil, however, there must be a 'platform' for the aforementioned to gain relevance. Even while Jesus was with us on earth, the temple was turned into a marketing field.. So are other schemes introduce by 'selfish non-believers' which in-turn shames the name of Christianity. With all been said, I personally believe in personal relationship with God, and even if I have to attend Churches, I don't go to the bigger ones. That's where you find exploitation of all sorts and mis-quotation of biblical verses to back their schemes. If Jesus worshipped humbly, you can. Look for a growing ministry where you feel the presence of God and then even your 'donations' as tithes et al would be primarily used to grow the gospel.# my two pence

joseph1832:
And what's the conscience of men my good man?

The ability to discern good from evil. God sees through the heart and not physical holiness. He backed that even more by saying 'thou shall not judge lest be judged'. Judgement is of God alone. If you do anything and your spirit is sync(ed) with God, if its wrong, the holy-spirit (helper and comforter) is to reveal to you while you ask for forgiveness, and if you are on point to what your inner spirit(consciences) then you don't mind what the world sees and interpretes. 'Walking' with the lord is different from 'working' with the lord.

I won't quote much bible verses except when its very imperative today cos I think we have 'manipulated' inter-pretations. Etc what I literarily think and what my Pastor says'. We'll approach this topic very 'realistically' according to our life experiences. God is not just present in the bible, he's in our everyday life.

tobechi74: u main problem with church is finance

But he aint telling lies na.

joseph1832:
Righteous? Who's righteous in todays church? A place that has turned into the gathering of rogues, homosexuals, murderers, prostitute etc! Please the church today is far from righteous!

is that enough reason to stop church? So because people die from accident is enough for you not to buy a car? Spare me that tales.

I dey house dey drink my alomo and fresh Brea/st milk...if I take kwale weed join am, which praise and worship wey pass that one?

The devil is doing everything possible to take away christianity from us and to a very large extent, we are making him suceed.
Fact is, the bible is our standard, there is no doubt about that, not doing wat the bible says means ur position as a christian is dicey. People have given up on pastors and religious leaders because of wats happening, bt wateva happens God will neva change.
Watsoeva a pastor makes u feel doesnt change wat christianity is all about. If u believe the bible, then u wudnt argue wit
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

Attending a church is not the pathway to heaven, its an instruction from God, and how wud u make heaven if u wont obey God's instructions.

Atheist:-D:


You can gather with others. As long as there is no tithe collecting etc then it is fine.

Have you ever been forced to make 'offerings' or pay tithes before? If you don't think its written in the bible, don't pay, you won't be chased out of the church service.


To be honest, greediness begets greediness. A lot of people want 'give a car to God' in order to receive 'five'. Is God a business man? He gives you for free, you can't even trade substance of equality with him. The only Sacrifice God requires from you is just righteousness, dedication, love and prayers. If he gives to you and you want to give to others cos it was given to you, then nobody should ask or even know when you give. Its very simple.


We just follow greedy rules and suffer greedy consequences.

No man of God will tell me to give an aeroplane to receive a private jet. God doesn't take to give. His blessings and benevolence are too abundance to go bankrupt or request for exchanges. When you touch lives, seek the common people that you are sure it will touch. You little 'thousands' can't touch your 'black suit' pastor except your billions.