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matt11111

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So ive become a born again christian and my parents arent really that accepting of it (my dad literally thinks ive gone insane) and my church was having a bible study yesterday but my parents didnt want me to go because they said it was too far which i dont think it was but they think that you just need to go on a sunday, im really confused because if i went i felt like I was breaking the commandment honour your mother and father but if i didnt go i felt like i was letting down jesus and that i let them get between my faith, i didnt go im the end but what do you think i should of done.
 
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Take heart Brother Matt! You parents aren't saved I gather and whenever one draws close to God satan will use those closest to us to hinder our walk so we turn back.... I would advise you go to the service if able (IDK your age) but if you can drive/take transport say 16yo+ then go ahead and fellowship with the fellow believers. Jesus said to honor mother and father but really he said if you don't love me more than mother or father your not worthy of me..A really hard saying truthfully but He's just stressing how He should take precedence over your parents/other things in the world that could be the center of your attention...Jesus wants to be that center of your life...Go to church it will help you in your young walk with God. God Bless!
 
Tommy379

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I would keep faith and do as my parents say until I got out on my own.
 
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Tommy379 said:
I would keep faith and do as my parents say until I got out on my own.
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...unless they gave me a car before going out on my own, so can't use that excuse again. (I still honor Dad.)
 
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matt11111 said:
So ive become a born again christian and my parents arent really that accepting of it (my dad literally thinks ive gone insane) and my church was having a bible study yesterday but my parents didnt want me to go because they said it was too far which i dont think it was but they think that you just need to go on a sunday, im really confused because if i went i felt like I was breaking the commandment honour your mother and father but if i didnt go i felt like i was letting down jesus and that i let them get between my faith, i didnt go im the end but what do you think i should of done.
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Going to a Bible study can only be a good thing. If you haven't been ordered by your parents not to go, then you just have to decide whether or not you want to go. One thing about Christianity - don't talk about it a lot to people who don't want to hear about it. That can cause problems. I'm pleased that you want to study the Bible. You can (and should) read it even if you aren't going to a Bible study.
 
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John 16:13 we need not be in a bible study in church to learn, the Father is well able to teach you by prayerfully seeking the truth in his word, just allow His spirit to guide you, theres no need to be in conflict, obey your parents and trust the God is well able to teach you no matter where you are.
 
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The Bible doesn't tell us how often we are supposed to go to church, it is ok to just do it on Sunday. If your parents don't want you to go, listen to them. Be thankful that they let you go on Sunday, and use the time that you would be in Bible study by praying and reading your Bible on your own. There are also some amazing books out there that are really good for growing you in your Christian faith. Mind, humans are fallible so you will have to search the scriptures to confirm what you read, but commentaries and the like can be very helpful. And if it bothers your parents to see you reading that stuff, don't do it when they're around. When my mum was first saved, my dad was still an unbeliever and didn't like her reading the Bible; so my mum got up at 4:00 a.m. to read her Bible when he wasn't around to be bothered by it.
 
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You don't have to go to church to please God. Read your Bible daily, obey Him, seek Him with all of your heart, and that will please God.

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.



James 4:8
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.







 
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Hebrews 10:25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."


It doesn't have to be an expensive clubhouse filled with people. It can be two or three, and it can be online. There are Christians in other countries you can't assemble with in person, but you can assemble with them online.
 
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matt11111 said:
So ive become a born again christian and my parents arent really that accepting of it (my dad literally thinks ive gone insane) and my church was having a bible study yesterday but my parents didnt want me to go because they said it was too far which i dont think it was but they think that you just need to go on a sunday, im really confused because if i went i felt like I was breaking the commandment honour your mother and father but if i didnt go i felt like i was letting down jesus and that i let them get between my faith, i didnt go im the end but what do you think i should of done.
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If your parents reason was that "Its too far", then try to alleviate their concern (excuse). Perhaps someone from the bible study could give you a ride. Announce your situation to the Pastor and see if anyone offers a helping hand. Try to negotiate with your parents, "If you can drop me off, someone else will bring me home". If that doesn't work, resort to manipulation by leaving some rolling papers, a bong, or a bottle of vodka somewhere in your room where they'll find it :). Tell them since you've been forced to skip bible study, you've been going out on the streets at night and are hanging out with a bad crowd. That might inspire them to make an effort to get you to bible study :)
 
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matt11111

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thou shall not bear false witness
 
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