Actually a question. - Page 2

Tarantula · 01-23-2008, 09:34 AM

Though I can vehemently state that the Baptists (British Baptists may be different) don't even try to be good Christians.

Boanerges · 01-23-2008, 01:11 PM

Even amonst demoninations that are straying from the Word I find God loving people. And each church within such a denomination may even be quite different. But if you are unhappy with that one try another denomination. There are many to choose from and by God's grace you will find the one you fit into. But you will never know of course unless you try.
If I may there are a few more things I would like to say on the subject.
The longer you stay away from church the harder it is to go.
Churchis not always about receiving. God has sent me places I would rather not go to reach and help people in genuine need.
Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
The body is like a chain- only as strong as it's weakest links and God can use each and everyone of us to build up, holding togeather, strengthening and edifying- sometimes a kind word in season can make all the difference. Sometimes simply reaching out in love to the unlovely and rejected is all we need do to see a life transformed for the glory of God. Selah.

Banarenth · 01-23-2008, 01:41 PM

You ask..."Should I". But, honestly, if you look at what you consider morally right and Holy to God, I think you already know the answer. You, like me (most of the time), are simply having a hard time accepting that answer in your heart. And I won't kid you, it's hard...REALLY hard. The question really is, what are you willing to do about it? How important is your spiritual growth to you? Remember, it's not about what you SHOULD do about it, or how important God SHOULD be to you. But, where do you really want to draw that line?

01-23-2008, 01:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Banarenth Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,832 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 4	You ask..."Should I". But, honestly, if you look at what you consider morally right and Holy to God, I think you already know the answer. You, like me (most of the time), are simply having a hard time accepting that answer in your heart. And I won't kid you, it's hard...REALLY hard. The question really is, what are you willing to do about it? How important is your spiritual growth to you? Remember, it's not about what you SHOULD do about it, or how important God SHOULD be to you. But, where do you really want to draw that line? __________________

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01-23-2008, 09:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tarantula Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Though I can vehemently state that the Baptists (British Baptists may be different) don't even try to be good Christians.

01-23-2008, 01:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,835 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	Even amonst demoninations that are straying from the Word I find God loving people. And each church within such a denomination may even be quite different. But if you are unhappy with that one try another denomination. There are many to choose from and by God's grace you will find the one you fit into. But you will never know of course unless you try. If I may there are a few more things I would like to say on the subject. The longer you stay away from church the harder it is to go. Churchis not always about receiving. God has sent me places I would rather not go to reach and help people in genuine need. Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. The body is like a chain- only as strong as it's weakest links and God can use each and everyone of us to build up, holding togeather, strengthening and edifying- sometimes a kind word in season can make all the difference. Sometimes simply reaching out in love to the unlovely and rejected is all we need do to see a life transformed for the glory of God. Selah.