You need to attend a church. You will never grow spiritually while you remain unchurched. God requires that we worship him. It's really the only proper response to what Jesus did for us on the cross and what God does for us on a regular basis. Everyone needs to be part of a local church. You can minister to people and they can minister to you. And yes, I wonder if unchurched people are saved because they're obviously being disobedient by not attending church.
Thank you for your concern but I don’t think of myself as unsaved or unchurched. Unchurched people live lives without God. Unsaved people don’t believe Christ died for them. I’ve my own reasons why I limit my time out in public interfacing with people that is personal. I appreciate that services are available online for those that cannot attend services regularly. I have friends that visit me regularly to pray. To say that I am incapable of spiritual growth through the means that I found to grow is to have no faith in God working in people that create church by being two or more in prayer in God’s name. I’m grateful for those that come to my home so that I can have fellowship and I’m grateful sermons are available online. It is arrogant to imply I have no worth in God’s world to minister to others because I cannot do the same program and routines that you do. God is very very real in my life and yet you diminish me without knowing me. I’m grateful for the blessings He gives me despite challenges I live with. I know in God’s eyes, my family and friends I am His.
You be you and may God bless you.
J
@jnetsworld what an excellent reply to this troll. Ignore him, he is steemit's #1 Christian troll. He spends his days leaving negative comments on posts in the different Christian tags and 99% he is completely wrong in what he says. Even here he claims those who don't attend church are disobedient yet no where in all of God's commands will you find a command to "attend church." he also ignores the fact that the apostle Paul after his Damascus road experience spent three years in seclusion studying the scriptures, ie. The Old Testament, before he came out and met with the other apostles.
Thank you for your kind reply and encouragement. Sad moments from fellow brothers and sisters happen and I can only hope that the awkward and unhappy moment opens a window of understanding. On the plus side, you found me and gave me encouragement. Thank you. Be joyful always. There is no condemnation for those in Christ.
J
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@jnetsworld I as well want to say that I agree 100% with @dwells on the actions of @barncat and your best bet would be to just ignore him. He likes to stop by from time to time and leave negative comments on my posts and when I and others respond to him with scripture he never responds. I have seen this same behavior with other people as well. Hence why it is really just best to ignore him.
Shalom (Peace)
Thank you for your encouraging words. @barncat has a knack for bringing the faith community together. Had I not been solid in my personal devotion, barncat could’ve won a newly damaged human for the dark side. I’ve said all the words I care to share with him and can only hope that he chooses a different style to connect to believers and “under construction” believers that is less alienating. Thank you again for your kind visit.
Brushing the dust off my shoulders and appreciating the virtual hugs.
Shalom
J
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