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Precious friend, A Very Warm Welcome to the Board.
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False teaching frustrates me.
Sorry, I ranted on. I need to pray that the teacher is born again, for his sake as much as the congregation.
I started this thread in March.
I'm so fed up of lukewarm messages. Ear tickling etc.
That's another six months wasted...starting to think I should give church (social club) up and just stick to reading/listening to The Word.
I'm so fed up of lukewarm messages. Ear tickling etc.
That's another six months wasted...starting to think I should give church (social club) up and just stick to reading/listening to The Word.
St. SteVen
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Interesting post, thanks.
It's a test to see if you are a gentleman. If you don't pick it up they sigh when they pick it up, as if you are to blame. - LOL
Small groups are better suited for consistent deep sharing.
I've seen women capitalizing on this. Standing next to you talking and they drop their pen, or whatever.
It's a test to see if you are a gentleman. If you don't pick it up they sigh when they pick it up, as if you are to blame. - LOL
Unlikely to see much of that in a Sunday AM service. Perhaps in fellowship time before or after service.
Small groups are better suited for consistent deep sharing.
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Pet,
As has just been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.”
The work begun in you is a process of being perfected or better worded, you are "being saved", its today the work of overcoming is taking place. God and Jesus are not interested in the end of your life, only today.
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Continue in seeking God, the one whom adopted you in faith. Walk in faith, not by sight, and keep in step with the spirit.
Going to church does not matter; what matters is abiding in Christ, and sharing what you have learned over time. The holy spirit, and the spirit of Christ will help you. Continue to ask the Father in prayer and pray for all people, situations, and for Gods will to be done.
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St. SteVen
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Pet said:
I should give church (social club) up and just stick to reading/listening to The Word.
This begs a question about the value of the Body of Christ, the church.
The topic originator has expectations that are not being met.
And considers time spent at church a waste of time.
One of the things that was emphasized in post-secondary education
that I remember is: "You get out of it what you put into it."
I think that applies to church.
I understand that there are many reasons NOT to attend.
And I don't criticize those who aren't able to for whatever reason.
If it doesn't work for you, it doesn't work for you. I get it.
Still... begs a question about the value of the Body of Christ, the church.
For me, there is something at church that I can't get from sticking my nose in a Bible.
I should give church (social club) up and just stick to reading/listening to The Word.
I'm surprised at your response. (not disappointed, to be clear)
This begs a question about the value of the Body of Christ, the church.
The topic originator has expectations that are not being met.
And considers time spent at church a waste of time.
One of the things that was emphasized in post-secondary education
that I remember is: "You get out of it what you put into it."
I think that applies to church.
I understand that there are many reasons NOT to attend.
And I don't criticize those who aren't able to for whatever reason.
If it doesn't work for you, it doesn't work for you. I get it.
Still... begs a question about the value of the Body of Christ, the church.
For me, there is something at church that I can't get from sticking my nose in a Bible.
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Greasy grace is the problem. I had a job in church,
another distraction-for a whole decade!
'pew polishers', are only there for the gossip. I loath gossip (And liars).
I couldn't teach, because, I'm female
( I could teach the younger women, I s'pose, how to be the best at the latest computer game, or whatever?)
I do have a problem, apart from being cynical, and grumpy. What if six months turns into six years? What if Jesus returns and I'm distracted by doing fake church works?
If we're easily distracted or deceived, isolation isn't a bad idea. Or is it?
My parents wouldn't tell me to get a job in this church, they left years ago.
St. SteVen
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Sometimes I get frustrated and rant, sorry, your messages have helped me to realise that there is a bigger plan of The Lord. Its good to have Christians to rant to, even if it's just online.
St. SteVen
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I'm curious about your avatar. What is that a picture of?Sometimes I get frustrated and rant, sorry, your messages have helped me to realise that there is a bigger plan of The Lord. Its good to have Christians to rant to, even if it's just online.
Looks like a coke bottle on a sundial. ???? LOL
Acts 2
When I first joined, (30 yrs ago) I would come out of church many weeks, realising that I had to change. Challenged, convicted yes, but armed with the solution-had a healthy hunger for The Word.
.. had hope
Isolation shouldn't appeal so much, we're sociable creatures.
Eternally Grateful
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