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Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Nobody: 9:50am On Nov 21, 2021 |
even the Bible say hand wey no work no gas to eat
so in my own case na work and GOD understand Thessalonians chapter 3:10 he says, uh, 'for even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: if a man will not work, he shall not eat. |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by nomenclature(m): 9:50am On Nov 21, 2021 |
You will realize one day, maybe not in this lifetime though Rushur: |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by eedimo(m): 9:51am On Nov 21, 2021 |
"Church poeple" are really heartless!!! I'm grateful to God for allowing me enjoy his presence irrespective of time or location. 1 Like |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Olarsview: 9:52am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Onyiiobi7735: Thanks to God bro 1 Like |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by sonmvayina(m): 9:52am On Nov 21, 2021 |
kjhova: Number 9 though... I no go eat oh... 2 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Horlufemi(m): 9:55am On Nov 21, 2021 |
As you grow spiritually you'll understand that those businesses we go to every Sunday is not church. They had good intentions but it's value is insignificant today. God isn't interested if you go to Church. He's about if you are like Christ and accepted Christ 12 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Angelfrost(m): 9:55am On Nov 21, 2021 |
OlawaleBammie: You can play any instrument if you are interested... The key word is "Interest". There are top musicians even in the gospel world who taught themselves how to play instruments. So, it's up to you... You don't lack gifts, you simply lack motivation. 1 Like |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by NOETHNICITY(m): 9:55am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Brunicekid:Sincere truth bro, as a muslim I already have Jesus Christ (AS) comfortably in my life. Just that we (muslims and christians) have Jesus in our lives in different ways. That's discussion for another day sha 5 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Noble1010: 9:55am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Deep ....... church nowadays are social gathering, only few practices the Christianity ways. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Mfangatak: 9:57am On Nov 21, 2021 |
I checked through the New Testament Bible, I have not seen anywhere Jesus said; one should pray for his/her enemy to die. In most Churches these days, this prayer point is regularly used and I can't stand it. So stay off. 9 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by nedzuby: 9:58am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Nahunger: I relocated to another state. But I still listen to online services from my church in Lagos 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by kay29000(m): 10:01am On Nov 21, 2021 |
I took time to read the whole Bible, and then my eyes opened. If anyone takes time to actually read the whole Bible (voluntarily) with a critical/logical mind, you will have so many questions, and those questions will lead to other questions... And, you will know you only believe what you believe from religion because you were inductrinated into it as a child, when your brain was at a state of tabula rasa and you just took in everything without questioning them. And that became your belief system... But it doesn't make it true. But the thing is, it is super hard to override a program in the human mind/brain that was put there at a young age. Anyway, I don't have problem with people that go to church. I see church and other religions as spirituality for dummies. And I say that in no malicious way, it's just the best way I can explain it. Just like some need those big blue and yellow dummie series books to understand a topic better. 9 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by oyem4u(m): 10:06am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Bayaar02: Stop wishing people bad 3 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Afodot0022(m): 10:11am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Pedrokush: Its well o 3 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Nobody: 10:11am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Olarsview: When you identify it, then the church uses you to acquire more members. More money in their pockets. After I read that a certain church sack its pastors because the church wasn't growing, I lost hope. The end goal is to make money for the church. Pastoring is supposed to be a part-time thing you do because of the love for Christ, not a career the way it is done now. When they need money, they organize a program and invite other men of God, who will finally do the billing probably the congregation has become too used to the pastor's face. 13 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by OlawaleBammie: 10:15am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Angelfrost: Bro i understand u wella, motivation is the key but chance is d koko I have never had the chance While growing up i didnt leave with my parent so i dared not just say i want to go for a rehearsal, who will do the chores for me?? After i grew up to a certain stage i didn't have the chance again, i went to learn skill cus if i didnt i wont be able to go to school, the skill didn't give me tym at all, after i...... Seeee brother, na me understand what i passed tru jare, all cant be typed to ur understanding 3 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Nobody: 10:15am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Because i realised that church is a bulilding just like nightclub, bisness centre, discoteqe, restuarant, bar, ashawo house and hotel. 5 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Juoflife1(f): 10:17am On Nov 21, 2021 |
I have greatly improved on my relationship with God since I stopped going to church. Church is a distraction. 5 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Kwinity(f): 10:18am On Nov 21, 2021 |
I stopped cos most of the churches i attended preached the opposite. And i also dnt want to live my life under the watch of a pastor or whoever. God is with everyone, we just need to build our personal understanding that will trigger our connection with him. Anywhere u call on him is an altar, a holy sanctuary(Abraham, Isaac n Jacob built many altars to talk to God). This is a personal decision..So WE ARE THE CHURCH AND NOT THAT BUILDING YOU SEE THERE. 7 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Craggybogg: 10:18am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Going to a Nigerian church these days is like going to a party. Where people gather to show off their new/best clothes(some people don't even know what ought not to be worn to a church), Where some people dance carelessly(remember that woman in that viral video), Extortion takes place in this same gathering where pastors would deceive members that the amount of money they drop would determine the amount of blessings they would have. (This particular woman(pastor) asking for 1000$ on the altar few years back), Gossips and some church members hating on you because you did not love them above yourself even when the bible say love your neighbor "as" yourself. I dress/look good wouldn't mean I am as wealthy as Otedola. They will start hating on you because you did not show dem love after pastors have extorted their last cards through enticing words. Don't let me even start with Sexual Immorality/Harassment from our so called "Holy Men of God" God have mercy and he would also clear the rot that has grown so deep in our churches. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Angelfrost(m): 10:18am On Nov 21, 2021 |
OlawaleBammie: But, I understand... Your complain is about lack of chance, time and opportunities. However, it is not yet late, it is never late to start. There are so many things many of us never had the exposure or privilege to do while growing up due largely to our background... But, what about now?!! What about tomorrow?!!... When there is a will, there will always be a way. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by Akinh: 10:19am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Because I didn't go to church now ,that means have backslide..imagine I still wonder how African do end up turning Bible upside down..well I stop going because the new pastor end up criticizing his collegue on their so called pulpit ...imagine Pastor In charge telling the pastor that took sermon for that Sunday that he's wrong ...simply Bcs he's preaching make everyone to have this faith in humanity again, and I notice he's this type that don like sharing his pulpit with the rest of the people... 9 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by nesgeeek(m): 10:19am On Nov 21, 2021 |
I didn't actually stop going to church, but I've not been to church for almost two months now just because of the attitude of those who go to church almost everyday to pray, dance and sing. I discover that majority of current church goers don't havewhat we call "the fear of God". If I continue associating myself with such people all in the name of going to church that means I'll definitely be like them , that is just the reason I choose to stay away from church for now until I change my environment and find a better church that suit my taste. currently I am in my house, I have prayed this morning and also praise God with some worship and praises songs. in conclusion, the fear of God is currently lacking from many church goers. and my association matters alot to me. I believe the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, that means any place the fear of God is lacking, wisdom will also be absent in such place. so I'll rather stay away from such place. God bless u. 12 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by shegzbillionz(m): 10:21am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Sorry for people who believe that Church offerings, tithes,contributions and harvests they dash pastors who are far richer than them will turn out as blessings for them , or those who deceive their self inside the church and knowing fully that they are wolves outside the church, or those who believe in arrangee fake miracle people do in the church and miracle ministries, when will Africa wake up and stop being carried away?... we are far far far behind, For me Church in Nigeria is full time shit 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by isibor266: 10:22am On Nov 21, 2021 |
To protect my Faith. The deeper or closer you are to church administrators, the more your Faith in Christ dies because you become privy to lots of information that might make you never want to step your foot in there anymore. 7 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by shegzbillionz(m): 10:22am On Nov 21, 2021 |
femi4:sorry for you and your spiritual literacy.... 5 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by jclassiq(m): 10:22am On Nov 21, 2021 |
I LOST MY FAITH. I feel abandoned by Him. Yeah, He abandoned me. Probably because of all the atrocities i have committed in my life. Now i just want to live today. Whatever happens tomorrow, i will face it. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by shegzbillionz(m): 10:24am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Tokskob2008:lol I swear this set of people... them use bible swear for them. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by otokx(m): 10:25am On Nov 21, 2021 |
ruggedtimi: Did you attend The Carpenter's Church? |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by OlawaleBammie: 10:27am On Nov 21, 2021 |
Angelfrost: See brother, wen i was done with service i left for Lagos where i was leaving, but wen i realized that i could not do as my mate, poverty started befriending me, i had to leave my comfort zone to SS where i knew nobody, no family and friends. Wen i got here i suffered verywell before i got an headway, tho i had to learn another trade and after the apprenticeship my oga made me his manager. Now i am saddled with much work and responsibilities. Bros, throughout this past week, i slept in my room just for one night, even its by chance... No tym No tym No tym Even my church member don leave me for my matter, a no dey dey house so where i wan see the chance?? As i am typing, i am still in my room doing the akant of customers that i have left long ago. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by shegzbillionz(m): 10:27am On Nov 21, 2021 |
musicwriter:600 years for you...lol in other words ‘shíshé shíshé’ lol |
Re: Why Did You Stop Going To Church by otokx(m): 10:28am On Nov 21, 2021 |
In Nigeria even if you don't attend Church on Sunday, it will attend you. Churches are like kiosks now everywhere with their loudspeakers. Church is now offline and online especially in the non rural areas. 5 Likes 1 Share |
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