IS IT? Can we love and worship God without going to church?
2006-12-14 06:59:03 · 22 answers · asked by sandra b 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's possible to love and worship God without going to church. But not likely. We need some kind of fellowship with other believers. This doesn't have to be in building called a church. It can be with family or neighbors.
What is important is to have the Word of God present for study and reflection. The activity of God's Spirit works somewhat like a wood fire. A single log is difficult to light and will go out quickly if there are no other logs to reflect the heat back and forth.
2006-12-14 07:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can love and worship God without going to church, but yes it is important to go to church. Just going to church does not make you a christian. You have to be saved.
Hope I helped!!
2006-12-14 15:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by A.J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can love and worship God anytime and anywhere. Church is designed for fellowship with fellow Christians and corporate worship. Going to church makes the Christian experience complete.
2006-12-14 15:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we absolutely can love and worship God without going to church. But going to church for mass, liturgies, bible study, prayer groups etc. gives a person the support of a community.
Community is important to most people's faith life. Community celebrates with you the good times, mourns with you the hard times, and gives you support (if only by example) when your faith falters.
2006-12-14 15:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure we can and why not. Did God say we MUST go to a church to worship him.? I didn't see that in anything I've ever read.
2006-12-14 15:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by fr2fish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ACtually building a place so you can worship, this was created by the catholic church as a means to horde their wealth. Before then it was not even a thought.
The muslims have it right in that they can woprship anywhere they want and its not important...
Guess in church you make donations, as god neerds money
2006-12-14 15:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by hans5375 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church is a focus point for people of like mind to gather together to reinforce their beliefs. You can worship your God anywhere at anytime basically you carry him/her in your heart and soul.
Catlins Creed: Writes; "I love a people who worship God without a bible, for I beleive that God loves them also."
2006-12-14 15:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by tagara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need fellowship. God wants us to have fellowship with other believers- in church and bible studies...I need to go to church more than I do, I know that when I do go, I am sooo glad I did! I love womens bible studies too. You learn a great deal there, and the Lord has much to teach us, even in groups. But yes fellowship with other believers is VERY important.
Acts 2:42
[ The Fellowship of the Believers ] They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
-And of course communion at church is very important. Jesus tell us to do this in rememberence of Him.
Also the "body of Christ" IS the church. Romans 12:5
so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
2006-12-14 15:06:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but I think it is easier for you to go to church.
My reason:
well in most churches, it teaches you about God (or other) and that would be a really good way to show your love for God. By learning about him.
2006-12-14 15:04:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not important it's just a building or a tent-You can love and worship wherever because GOD is supposed to be everywhere not in some building...hope that helps :) PEACE
2006-12-14 15:02:32 · answer #10 · answered by Art 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋