Are you a backslider?

[Guest Tnbeauty]

I have been wondering...If you are saved and you are not going to church on a regular basis, Are you considered a backslider? Do you really have to go to church evertime the doors are open to live for God? People have their own oppion about this and I have my own although I am struggling with it. What do you think?

[Kay]

aHHH SWEETIE

Jesus is with you everywhere. We are called to fellowship with one another; and not to lay with the swine,

but it can mean; coffee clutch discussing the bible

reading HIS word daily

I go to church; because it does help me stay in line,

But don't think you are a backslider if you are not going.

:t: :hug:

Edited July 18, 2004 by Kay

[nebula]

We do need regular Christian fellowship, but "church" shouldn't be this big sacrement we've made it out to be. Frankly, some church services, you're better off not going to. :oww:

I'm tired and wrapping up for the night, so my explanation is short - but you're going to see a bunch of heated arguments from both sides of the camp on this. There's other ways to actively pursue the Lord, and as long as you are doing those, and your reasons for not going to church are not about laziness and such (some people can't find a church where they are growing, some have to work, etc.) - then ask the Lord for peace in what He'd have do, and you'll be OK, I believe.

[BobTriez]

We do need regular Christian fellowship, but "church" shouldn't be this big sacrement we've made it out to be. Frankly, some church services, you're better off not going to. :oww:

I'm tired and wrapping up for the night, so my explanation is short - but you're going to see a bunch of heated arguments from both sides of the camp on this. There's other ways to actively pursue the Lord, and as long as you are doing those, and your reasons for not going to church are not about laziness and such (some people can't find a church where they are growing, some have to work, etc.) - then ask the Lord for peace in what He'd have do, and you'll be OK, I believe.

Gotta agree with Nebula on this one....very sound and good advice

Serving Him,

Bob

[tsth]

I would have to think that if you are struggling with it, you have to consider "why"?

Is it the Holy Spirit convicting you to do so? If i am troubled in spirit over something, then I must take the time to seek out "why", and not dismiss it or try to justify something that the Lord may be dealing with you on.

That's just how I would approach it, if it were me.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[jamie]

I think we are so deeply steeped in tradition until sometime we mistake that for convictions.

People tend to make people feel guilty for not going to church....If I run into someone I haven't seen in awhile the first question they ask is usually "where are you going to church", not "how is your relationship with Jesus Christ". Thats the way we are programmed.

[slimshadyJB]

I don't think it is a sin if you do not go to church, frankly to be honest I have never been to Church in my life since I am so busy. I don't think God is going to cast me out of Heaven because of it. Not everyone can go to a church, sadly. I even have a bad case of swearing a lot and I do some things that most Christians wouldn't, but I still love God and want to obey Him, so I don't think I am a backslider.

I think the only thing that can make you a backslider is if you totally turn against God after you become a Christian, become hostile, never read the Bible, never pray or ask forgiveness, or care about controlling sinful actions (sinning continually, not just a few times). Am I somewhat wise in believing this?

[ted]

Umm..

Not going to church can be an indicator of backsliding, but I wouldn't beat someone over the issue. I get tired and miss services at times. I don't think it's sinful to fail to be there everytime the doors are open, but I strive to be there.

Backsliding can take many forms and many people confuse the issue with their personal opinions.

Whatever the circumstance, try to be where God wants you to be, doing what brings glory to Him. That can be done where ever you are.

t.

[Paul]

Part of my witness is,,for years, I could tell you that I didn't drink, didn't smoke, didn't cuss,,,,,but I would have a hard time telling you what I did,,God is not about what you don't do, he is about doing. The book tells us not to forksake assembly. Would I ever tell someone it it is ok not to get to Church? No. Would I tell you you are going to Hell for not going? No. Search you heart and find out why you are not going, not the excuses, but the real reason, and PRAY,,,as someone said earlier, if you are troubled by this (convicted) there is a reason,,,,,Talk to God,,,,,,God Bless you

[jamie]

Part of my witness is,,for years, I could tell you that I didn't drink, didn't smoke, didn't cuss,,,,,but I would have a hard time telling you what I did,,God is not about what you don't do, he is about doing. The book tells us not to forksake assembly. Would I ever tell someone it it is ok not to get to Church? No. Would I tell you you are going to Hell for not going? No. Search you heart and find out why you are not going, not the excuses, but the real reason, and PRAY,,,as someone said earlier, if you are troubled by this (convicted) there is a reason,,,,,Talk to God,,,,,,God Bless you

Does the assembly have to be in a building with four walls or can it be in a park, livingroom, etc... I think it is where there are two or more lifting up the name of Jesus.