Are you a backslider?

[slimshadyJB]

Okay, so what do we do when we think that we've become a backslider? How do we go back to be a good christian or whatever? Sorry if these questions seem too easy, I just think I might be a backslider and I have questions. Thanks!

[Guest Lady4Jesus]

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

My husband and I are unable to get to Church on a regular basis. Our reason? We don't have a car. We have had others take us, but for some reason or another they end up not being able to take all 3 of us anymore (we have a young daughter). We are running out of options to get to Church.....and we depend on the kindness of others to help us out.

Do I think we are backsliders? No.

We desire to get to Church. We are unable to, though.

We stay in the Word of God and prayer and even Worship here at the house together.

It is, however, more difficult a walk when you aren't in Church being fed the Word of God.

I have heard it said that the longer one stays out of Church, the harder it is for them to walk back into one.

That may be true....but I pray daily that I never get to that point. We jump at every single opportunity that comes our way to get into the House of God.

Many posters said something along the lines of "it's not how often you get to Church or don't get to Church that makes you a backslider....its' the condition of the heart."

I would agree with that.

Our hearts desire to serve God....our hearts desire to be in Church every single service.....and once we get a car, as often as those Church doors are open we will be there....bringing others who can't get there for whatever reason along with us for the Glory of God!

[followerofjesus]

The most faithful christians I've met aren't religious. Religion can sometimes put a wedge between our faith. I believe finding a good church is like a needle in a haystack. Love & Faith are the most important things for us in this life. Love by default fulfills the ten commandments & the law.

[ServingHim]

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?

I think you're asking the wrong question here.

If you are, indeed, a saved Christian, then why would this be an issue? Fellowship with other Christians is a natural part of a Christian lifestyle. Consider the example of the early church:

Acts 2:42-47

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

I agree with you completely steve...and if one is too busy to worship God with other believers in fellowship, then they are too busy doing 'perhaps' the wrong things. However, I don't know the original poster's, soldier's, situation, so I don't know WHY it is, soldier, that you're too busy to not be able to set aside 1 hour per week to worship our Lord. Only you know that, and it is not for me or anyone else to judge. And someone said that it IS a condition of our heart. I agree with that wholeheartedly.

In addition, our LORD gave the commandment to keep the sabbath holy...to me, that is ONE day in which we could take a 'rest' from our busy busy lives and give one hour completely to Him our Creator to worship Him in Spirit and Truth. That is MY opinion...but we all have our own walks and 'opinions' of what the Lord is calling us to do. Peace and blessings!

Edited July 21, 2004 by ServingHim

[dwinkjr]

I've said it before and I will say it again... Church IS NOT ONLY a building you go to every Sunday... The bible says anywhere 2 believers fellowship together is a church... SO if it be at home with your family worshipping the Lord or at a Church building with a large or small congrigation, in your front yard with friends, at work fellowshipping witha Christian friend...

Personally i enjoy attending my quaint little Country Baptist church every sunday morning, But we need to keep our eye on the ball, when you start thinking the only place to worship and praise hte Lord is in a Church Building on Sunday, you can miss out on a whole lot of great opportunities to worship our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

God Bless,

Dave

[stevehut]

Church doesn't tell how how to obey God, the Bible does!

Yup. And going to church, is a good place to learn the Bible.

[stevehut]

I've said it before and I will say it again... Church IS NOT ONLY a building you go to every Sunday...

I don't think anyone in here has argued with this, dwink. From whence cometh such vociferous protest?