Could I read the bible instead?
2006-12-11 13:15:15 · 18 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do not attend a church as such, at least not the same one each time. However I do read my bible as often as I can and I try to make sure I speak to God several times a day if for no other reason than to say hello, and thanks. I think that is perfectly fine.
2006-12-11 13:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be wise to make a habit of substituting Bible reading for gathering together to encourage one another. However, if it is an infrequent situation that keeps you from gathering, reading the Bible is better than getting no spiritual food at all. If something is habitually keeping you from meetings, it might be that you should reconsider not doing that thing instead.
2006-12-11 13:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can read the Bible but attending church is for corporate worship and a time for fellowship to strengthen and encourage each other, so being apart of a faith-based group is vital. I keep in touch with several close friends simply by phone calls.
2006-12-11 13:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For Holy Days of criminal responsibility, a Catholic is purely meant to make a "sensible attempt." contained in the challenge you defined, the guy would attempt the shape at the same time as the elements is sweet, combining it with different initiatives (i.e., figuring out to purchase supplies, travelling kinfolk). I might want to upload that the church has continually tried to provide travelling monks to attain out to such communities. I stay in Nebraska, and at the same time as it replaced into first settled by pioneers, a clergyman would adventure to 6-8 parishes over the approach 2 months in good climate, and per chance 3 or 4 interior an same time period in the course of the iciness, so Catholics ought to receive the Sacraments contained in the abode of between the interior of sight Catholic pioneers, perhaps once each and every 2 or 3 months.
2016-11-25 21:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, talk with Him also, as often as possible, Hes your best friend, don't allow others to make you feel guilty, just because you are leaving for some time. This could be some of the best times you've ever had with you Father! Take advantage of this, learn to hear His voice, a time well spent!
2006-12-11 13:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of a church do you belong to? And yes, reading the Bible would be a good way to spend your Sunday (or whichever day is your day of worship)
2006-12-11 13:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by musicgirl31♫ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure. Have church all on your own. Just you and God. Read your Bible, sing a song for Him, praise Him and worship Him. Pray to Him wherever you are.
2006-12-11 13:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word. Listen to cd's of the bible also and christian radio besides reading the bible yourself.
2006-12-11 13:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by Godb4me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church is just a tool to help you find your relationship with Christ. But as long as you have faith and engage in prayer, God can be found anywhere.
2006-12-11 13:22:32 · answer #9 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That the best book in the world to read in my personal opinion
2006-12-11 13:17:49 · answer #10 · answered by Linda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋