and don't go just because I don't feel like it?
2007-02-14 13:10:25 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Great answers that encourage me.
Thanks everyone.
2007-02-14 19:35:26 · update #1
sorry fruitcake - miss one meeting and you're finished - done - over - it's the end-of-the-line for you short-change, aloha, el rancho grande - you're history, you're Elvis!!!
2007-02-14 13:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If we can go to hell for not wanting to show up at church.. then we won't be alone.. I know most of my friends will be there and we can have a misery pitty party together. Remember that the disciples had trouble staying awake while they were supposed to be praying in the garden.. I don't think they are in hell.. So lets just try to keep the sabbath precious in our hearts and keep the 10 commandments and the golden rule. I don't think a church is necessary for that.
which reminds me of a joke.. just you for you...
The preacher said to the young man.. you should join the lords army and come into the church more often.. To which the young man said.. I already am in the army of the lord. The preacher then said.. well I don't see you in church very much.. So the young man said.. I'm in the Lord's secret service.. :)
((hugs)) and Keep the Faith!
2007-02-14 13:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by ricketyoldbat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For it is by Grace that you are saved and not of works, lest any man boast.
Perfect church attendence is not a requirement. So you don't go to church, big deal. What about the person who lives in a country where it is not lawful to worship Jesus Christ? He/she doesn't have a church to go to, Do you honestly think that God would send that person to Hell?
No, and neither would He send you if skip church. Is it a good idea to never go to church? No, the reason is to get encouragement and give encouragement as well as learn more about God.
2007-02-14 13:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you will not go to hell. The only way that you will go hell is if you do not accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Just think of it as this. What if someone gets sick or they don't feel very good, so they miss out in church, why would they go to hell. It was not at if they could change their bodily heath. Now, just not going and not serving Him is a different story. Do you live in Jacksonville if so checkout The Potter's House Christian Fellowship.
2007-02-14 13:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by Bigman's Chick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You'll probably find you appreciate it a lot more the less you do go. Religion is a personal connection with God... while that might not exactly thrill the Church, your relationship with God and living a good life is what truly matters.
Some of the worst people on earth are people that go to church every week (sometimes more)... not because they go to church of course, but because of what kind of person they are.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
2007-02-14 13:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by futuregopprez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If so then me and many other of my friends are going to. I'm a teen and I can't help the fact that I think church is boring and I want to sleep in. No I honestly don't think you'll be going to hell. Besides Hell might not exists and hell is not some fiery pit. it is simply the grave of man(supposedly).
2007-02-14 13:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! The only thing that will send you to hell is not believing. You may still make it to heaven but you may not have all of the rewards. In order to receive the rewards He requires the three t's...which are time, talent, and treasure. I want you to think about this for a second......What if God decided He didn't FEEL LIKE giving us oxygen or waking us in the morning?
2007-02-14 13:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by junebaby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God won't punish you for not going to church. Nothing ion the bible says go to church or thee shall suffer horrible consequences. I mean it woud be nice to at least make an effort once in awhile, but maybe just singing worship songs when your alone and braking out the bible once in awhile is all God really wants from any of us.
2007-02-14 13:13:51 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't just go through the motions. Your higher power should be a part of your everyday life, not just your Sunday morning. I know plenty of church going folks who don't even have a real relationship with God. Don't put the cart infront of the horse. It should come naturally from your heart.
2007-02-14 13:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by Jon T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your church is what the church leadership wanted to be. You go there listen to what's in their head, not what's in God's head.
You better off forget the stupid superstition, let's face it, those silly religions out there are nothing but the greedy power hungry folks to control you silly weak minded pitiful beings. Isn't it ?
2007-02-14 13:19:06 · answer #10 · answered by Tia T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No & never, simply perform your routine duties honestly & sincerly means you worship Almighty. Church is the place where you can ask yourself honestly what wrong you have done to others & not to do in future same you can do at your own place also.
2007-02-14 13:16:24 · answer #11 · answered by P S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋