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Extol:
Hello friends,
 Since I've been learning the marvelous truths of God I have not been going to church any longer. My parents are worried about me and insist that the Scriptures clearly command that we go to church. I am more joyful and spiritually stronger than ever, and when I tell my Mom this, she says "I'm glad to hear that, but I wonder how you can be so strong spiritually when you are not obeying basic commands like going to church and tithing." I have told her I don't believe what the Church teaches, but I have not gone into any detail, as I know she would not believe any of it. Anyways, I believe the verse my Mom is talking about is Heb. 10:25, which talks about not forsaking assembling together. I don't believe this is talking about going to a man-made church on Sundays. Are there any Scriptures I could give my mom that support my leaving the Church? I'm sure the "come out of her my people" interpretation would make her even more worried and upset. Is it hopeless to try and explain to her at this time? Has Ray written anything about the subject of leaving Church?
Thanks
 Extol:)

YellowStone:
Isobell, thanks for posting those words from Ray (well at least the link to them) ;)

Extol,

Like many if not all here, I spent many, many years trying to "fit" in at church, any church. Happily, it never happened and I had abandoned them before finding - Bible Truth's.

I feel such a part of this place; this forum is my church and everytime I read a post and not respond, I am still assembling as I relate my life experiences with all that is sahred here. Although, I believed much of what I have read of what has been posted by Ray and you all, before even finding this place; I cannot believe the number of "simple" truths that God has allowed me to see. Truth to tell, some were not so simple, and I have had to do much soul-searching and scripture rereading to gain understanding. The revelation is still just as profound and I am always struck with awe, because I never "got" anything from any from the "church."

You are right, I don't think your mom would understand if you just out-and-out told her, but I think the changes in you will plant their own seeds. God has a plan for each one of us, and the fun really begins when we put all of trust in him, give him control of our llife (as if he never had it) and then take a step back and enjoy the ride; seeing and feeling things as never before. People notice, they really do.

Thank you God, for never foresaking anyone of us.

Darren

Kat:

Hi Extol,

Your Mom does not understand, and is concerned about you.
Church doctrines are all the traditions of man.
It would be good if you could read up, on a perticular point,
and get a few scriptures in your mind (write yourself notes if need be),
then talk to your Mom.
She would have a lot more respect for your beliefs, if you back them up with scripture.

Here are a few e-mails from Ray's site, that might help you.

http://bible-truths.com/email10.htm#cake

http://bible-truths.com/email16.htm#worship

http://bible-truths.com/email16.htm#physical

http://bible-truths.com/email17.htm#trinity

It's a long hard walk (race) but worth all it takes  :) .

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

sansmile:
Hi extol,
Giving a few secrets here, i am 48yrs old and my mum thinks it wrong that i now don't go to church. When i found this site, like most of us here, it was like a coming home. I tried to tell my mum what the Lord was now revealing,but, truth brings peace. Just continue and study and trust in the Lord, don't try to MAKE her see, only He can do that. BUT, let her see God in you, the peace in you and He will draw her.
sansmile

snorky:
Actually, this place IS my real "church"!  --snorky  ;)

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