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Staying in church
SandyFla:
Hi Phazel,
I, too, still attend church, although I don't agree with the doctrine they preach. As I've shared on this forum before, like you, I've brought up things I now believe and have gotten some people really thinking. I will probably leave someday, but for now, I feel that God has "planted" me there.
Sandy
YellowStone:
Hey Guys and Gals,
This is a really good discussion. Churches are not churches in the same way Truth is Truth.
I've been to and been members of several churches that were as different as chalk and cheese when it came to their message, delivery, fellowship and expectations. The part I miss most from my church days is the fellowship and friendships that were made. Some churches simply made you feel welcome and part of the family.
However, as much as loved this, I could not abide by the falsehood regarding the truth and my limited understanding of Scripture. I simply could not ignore the mis-truth's. Please understand that I am talking purely about me. I am walking the steps God has planned for me, just as each of you are.
God has a plan for each of us, let us not question him, but rather as Arcturus, so apptly stated, question your motive instead.
If that comes up clean, then life is Golden. :)
Darren
buddyjc:
I would stay until your thrown out. If you are discussing the truth with those in your church, and some are 'thinking,' then why not stay? I came out of my church long before I found Ray's site. I came out for different reasons. I realized I was building a relationship with my church and not with Jesus Christ. Even though I do not attend that church, I still work there, and have the opportunity to speak the truth in that way. When the time is right, you will come out of the church. Just keep going and doing what your doing.
Be Blessed,
Brian
Deborah-Leigh:
That is a good enough reason/revelation/realization :D I realized I was building a relationship with my church and not with Jesus Christ.
Arcturus :)
ned:
Even after 6 months of having my eyes opened and blessed to the truth, I was struggling with my decision to leave the church. Finally, I decided to do a self-analysis on my "church membership".
Why I am staying in the church?
Who am I pleasing by staying in the church? Me or God?
Guess what? Everything pointed to me.
It's not about me. It's about Jesus.
The rest is history.
Love,
Marie
P.S. I don't regret it for a moment, although every once in a while my carnal self misses it - see....me!!
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