Question on religion

Preacher · 01-31-2014, 07:25 PM

Also wanted to add one more point. Jesus held the Church in high regard and considered it to be a special place. If the temple were just a mere building, then He would not have gotten upset when the moneychangers were abusing the temple. He got mad. He kicked them out and upset their tables.

He also sat down and ate with the publicans and sinners. This was outside of the Church. He did NOT kick over those tables.

The Church was special.

Czubek · 01-31-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

Ok, sorry I am late to the party.

I will be the first to tell you that there are hypocrites in the Church. I deal with them all the time. But let me ask you this. Do you refuse to go to work because you work with a jerk? Do we quit posting on the Bunker when a spammer joins?

As far as forcing someone to go to Church, no, I don't believe in it. It sounds like the person you are speaking of is being forceful. I would simply recommend finding another Church. I agree that God is everywhere and He has given us a beautiful Creation to enjoy and I do find God when spending time in nature. Likewise, we could also say that money is everywhere. It's in the pocket of every person that walks by. But I still got to go to work to draw a paycheck. I also can go find food in nature, but most of the time I get it from the grocery store.

But this is all an opinion or observation. The Word of God is the final authority. Again, I am against forced religion where you are mandated to attend. But the Word of God is the Word of God. So please, do not take my opinion for it.

Hebrews 10
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)
24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

For a little but simpler reading, the Good News Version:

Hebrews 10
23 Let us hold on firmly to the hope we profess, because we can trust God to keep his promise.
24 Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to do good.
25 Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer.

Jesus taught with stories that He told to the people. I'm going to share a story that I feel tells it better than any I've read. Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Preacher

Also wanted to add one more point. Jesus held the Church in high regard and considered it to be a special place. If the temple were just a mere building, then He would not have gotten upset when the moneychangers were abusing the temple. He got mad. He kicked them out and upset their tables.

He also sat down and ate with the publicans and sinners. This was outside of the Church. He did NOT kick over those tables.

The Church was special.

Wonderful and eloquent response. You just answered a couple questions I had, also. Thanks.

Brian

01-31-2014, 07:25 PM	#1
Preacher Chaplain/Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 11,321	Also wanted to add one more point. Jesus held the Church in high regard and considered it to be a special place. If the temple were just a mere building, then He would not have gotten upset when the moneychangers were abusing the temple. He got mad. He kicked them out and upset their tables. He also sat down and ate with the publicans and sinners. This was outside of the Church. He did NOT kick over those tables. The Church was special. __________________ You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness. If we fail, at least let our children and our children's children say of us we justified our brief moment here. We did all that could be done. Ronald Reagan - 1964 ------------------------------------- Bunker Member #4.