If Im lazy+didnt go in years but i still love and follow God, do I still have to go to church?

Answer 1

The followers of the Messiah were never commanded to go to church despite what many believe today. First of all, the church is not a place. It's a "body" comprised of many members who hold a belief in the Word of God. Many people have misunderstood some passages in the Bible and think they've been commanded to meet together every Sunday. Two scriptural references have been cited in an effort to prove that Christians are commanded to observe the first day of every week as a day of rest and to meet for worship.

The first is found in Acts 20:7 where it's written, "And on the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them..." This sentence tells us nothing more than the fact that members of the church gathered together to eat and share the flesh of Truth, which in this particular instance happened to occur on the first day of that particular week. We find nothing in this sentence which tells us that they always met on the first day of every week, but we know from Acts 16:13 that some Christians also assembled together, at least once, on a Saturday.

The second reference deals with Paul's advice to the church at Corinth about their promise to collect a donation for the Christians in Jerusalem who were in need of assistance because of persecution by the Jews. Paul's advice was this, "On the first day of every week let each one of you put aside and save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come." [1 Corinthians 16:2]

Paul has said no more to the members at Corinth than I would say if I were to tell you, "Every payday, let each one of you put aside in a different place from your household money and save, as much as you can spare depending upon the amount of your paycheck, so that you won't have to collect it all at once when I come." Paul has said nothing here about meeting together, or even of collecting everyone's money together, on the first day of any week.

Neither one of these two scriptural references contain any hint of a command for Christians to observe Sunday as a day of rest, for breaking of Bread, or for worship. Nowhere in the entire Bible will you find it stated that one of the terms of the New Covenant is to observe as a holy day any one particular day of the week, month, or year.

Before we leave this subject, mention should be made of Revelations 1:10 where John wrote, "I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day..." Although almost everyone has interpreted "the Lord's day" in this verse to mean Sunday, John actually meant it as a "day that belongs to the Lord," or as "the Day of the Lord," [2 Peter 3:10,12] which does not indicate a twenty-four hour day. John simply meant that he found himself "in the Spirit" on the "Lord's Day," and saw visions of the events of that Day which he then related to us in the rest of the book.

Answer 2

Ultimately, the choice is yours. But I can tell you that God far prefers if you do. People who refuse to go to church on a regular basis often lose touch with God very rapidly. Before they know it, they are back to their old lifestyles, the one they left behind when they decided to follow God. If you wish to follow God, do so whole heartedly, because you will be all the more rewarded if you do. Make sure, though, if you are in search of a church, that it is one in which you feel accepted, and that you feel you can worship God in the way He leads you. Church is about fellowship with other Christians. It provides an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and ask for advice from your fellow believers. Often, it is communication with other Christians that really causes you to grow, because they can share their wisdom with you in areas that you are lacking, and vice versa. Yes, you can be forgiven if you do not go to church, but I strongly believe that church is a huge part of spiritual growth. God bless!

Answer 3

Honestly people may say no but think of this. You must pay tithes You cant pay tithes sittin at home. Do you at least watch them on tv and send it tithes through the mail? Jesus died for us. he wasnt being lazy at all why cant we repay him the favor by just going to church? there is no pain in going to church but he was tormented and for you every other billion person on this earth. just think How much of a true christian would you be no tithes and you wont even go visit his home? no matter what you do he will still love you.




And this is from a 17 year old so what do you think?

Answer 4

Church really helps solidify your relationship with God, so I would go if I were you. I only takes 2 hrs a week, and I don't know about you, but I sort of feel refreshed after my services. it can definitely give you extra motivation to follow God by going to church. but even if you don't go to church, at least have daily devotions to pray and read the Bible. Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins give us a good foundation, but having a relationship with Him is important too.

Answer 5

1 Corinthians 7:5 and 10:17 Ephesians 4:16

Answer 6

How are you following God?

Without Church, where are your fellow believers and how do you fellowship with them?

Without Church, how are you staying filled up on Gods word and will.

If you have found a way to stay filled to the brim with Gods will and way in your life, then Church may not be needed, I find that I need the Christian fellowship and filling up on a continual basis.

Answer 7

I think when God was speaking of the body of christ he wasn't talking about a free standing building with four walls and a roof but of his believers and his followers , "Church" is not a building but it is "you" and what's in you is all that matters if you are a yielding vessel and willing to allow him to manifest himself in your life for others to see . Besides people go to church every Sunday and raise hell the other 6 days out of the week. I mean it is good to fellowship with others to learn the word of God but you going to church isn't going to help you into heaven but it's about having a personal relationship with God and putting him first in your life. (WOW! that was pretty deep! LOL)

Answer 8

I would say no but if you are a follower of God and born afgain you would wont to praise him with other christians I think beleaving in God alone you can easily miss the way we need each other and preachers as well as the bible. I take it you do read the bible and pray regularly other wise you have no beleave at all

Answer 9

Well, it's not so important that you go to a church specifically, but it is very important for you to have some sort of fellowship with other Christians like church or a Bible study group... etc.

Answer 10

You shouldn't have to attend church if your heart and head are in the right place. Organized religous gatherings are what you make of them, and lots of times, in small communities, they are purely for show to demonstrate to others that you are living in the word, and setting the good example.

To me, those who attend church should be well aware that attending services doesn't guarantee their alleged "parking space" in heaven or in the afterlife. It is simply a widely recognized medium for people to assemble and contemplate and interpret the word of God.

Cheers.