There have been many people that I have witness to, who haven’t been to church in a while. All have their own reasons why. But what I found to be interesting is many of the reasons why they haven’t gone to church had nothing to do with God.
Too often “church” leaves a scar on the hearts of those who genuinely want to seek God. People come with the intent of filling that void in their life, yet leave because of how they were treated, or the pastor was having an affair, deacons stealing money and so on and so forth. Now don’t think I’m about to say that all churches are like that, because that’s not true. As well if the man of God (Pastor, minister etc.) is teaching or preaching directly from the Word of God and someone is offended, I say good. The Word of God is supposed to offend your carnal contrary lifestyle. But don’t let what man does; deter your relationship with Christ. They will be judge by the Father for their iniquity, but you as well. The excuse of “there were some hypocrites in the church” or” the pastor was crooked” is not going to hold up when you stand before God and He ask you why didn't you live for me? The pastor, the deacons, the church members can’t get you into heaven. So likewise you can’t blame them for you not developing a relationship with Him. God makes provisions for us to prosper and not fail. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
So just like the church that you went to may not have been Bible lead, God has made a way for you to still receive His Word, His Truth. It may be through your neighbor you never talk to. Or through that family member you don’t deal with too much since they change their life for God. Maybe that co-worker that you see earnestly praying or reading the scriptures every chance they get. However through whomever, (radio, TV, in person) you can’t deny that He has made a way for you to hear His word. It’s up to you to receive what you know is true.
Grab and go: Have you ever wonder why he allowed you to be where you were for so long? Perhaps He allowed you to see the deceit of man and the destruction of religion, so that you can teach the world to put their trust in God and not man, Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. So that you can tell the world religion tears down but a relationship with God builds up. 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
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