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I believe this scripture is pretty clear in its exhortation to gather together as believers. Doesn't mean you have to attend the local Baptist church, but you should look for a body of believers that is doing their best to follow the Word...
Jesus did not intend for there to be any "lone wolf" Christians. Too many scriptures describe how we are all members of a body, with different roles, or purposes.. and how, if you remove a part of the body, it ceases to function properly.
Please read the Word with an open mind, and don't try to make it justify what you WANT to do... the body NEEDS you.
Jesus did not intend for there to be any "lone wolf" Christians. Too many scriptures describe how we are all members of a body, with different roles, or purposes.. and how, if you remove a part of the body, it ceases to function properly.
Please read the Word with an open mind, and don't try to make it justify what you WANT to do... the body NEEDS you.
P
What you or I think often leads to misunderstanding. That is why our Lord established local churches where we study and learn together.
It is imposible for all of God's children to assemble together in this lifetime, but we can in local churches.
It is very clear that we are to do that as often as we can.
It is imposible for all of God's children to assemble together in this lifetime, but we can in local churches.
It is very clear that we are to do that as often as we can.
In nearly forty years of experience I have received biblical truth from men of God that have served the Lord as pastors, missionaries, and evangelists. I have been taught many things and still have many to learn.
I know that I am the Lords and He is mine. I know He will never forsake me but will supply my needs everyday.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
I know that I am the Lords and He is mine. I know He will never forsake me but will supply my needs everyday.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
Every time that I see this discussion it reminds me of an old Kingsmen song.
"Excuses"
Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them, if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
In the summer it's too hot. And, in the winter, it's too cold.
In the spring time when the weather's just right, you find some place else to go.
Well, it's up to the mountains or down to the beach or to visit some old friend.
Or, to just stay home and kinda relax and hope that some of the kin folks will start
dropping in.
Well, the church benches are too hard. And, that choir sings way too loud.
Boy, you know how nervous you get when you're sitting in a great big crowd.
The doctor told you, "Now, you better watch them crowds. They'll set you back."
But, you go to that old ball game because you say "it helps you to relax."
Well, a headache Sunday morning and a backache Sunday night.
But by work time Monday morning, you're feeling quite alright.
While one of the children has a cold, "Pneumonia, do you suppose?"
Why the whole family had to stay home, just to blow that poor kid's nose.
Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
Well, the preacher he's too young. And, maybe he's too old.
The sermons they're not hard enough. And, maybe they're too bold.
His voice is much too quiet-like. Sometimes he gets too loud.
He needs to have more dignity. Or, else he's way too proud.
Well, the sermons they're too long. And, maybe they're too short.
He ought to preach the word with dignity instead of "stomp and snort."
Well, that preacher we've got must be "the world's most stuck up man."
Well, one of the lady's told me the other day, "Well, he didn't even shake my hand."
Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
Excuses - The Kingsmen - Music Videos
"Excuses"
Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them, if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
In the summer it's too hot. And, in the winter, it's too cold.
In the spring time when the weather's just right, you find some place else to go.
Well, it's up to the mountains or down to the beach or to visit some old friend.
Or, to just stay home and kinda relax and hope that some of the kin folks will start
dropping in.
Well, the church benches are too hard. And, that choir sings way too loud.
Boy, you know how nervous you get when you're sitting in a great big crowd.
The doctor told you, "Now, you better watch them crowds. They'll set you back."
But, you go to that old ball game because you say "it helps you to relax."
Well, a headache Sunday morning and a backache Sunday night.
But by work time Monday morning, you're feeling quite alright.
While one of the children has a cold, "Pneumonia, do you suppose?"
Why the whole family had to stay home, just to blow that poor kid's nose.
Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
Well, the preacher he's too young. And, maybe he's too old.
The sermons they're not hard enough. And, maybe they're too bold.
His voice is much too quiet-like. Sometimes he gets too loud.
He needs to have more dignity. Or, else he's way too proud.
Well, the sermons they're too long. And, maybe they're too short.
He ought to preach the word with dignity instead of "stomp and snort."
Well, that preacher we've got must be "the world's most stuck up man."
Well, one of the lady's told me the other day, "Well, he didn't even shake my hand."
Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
Excuses - The Kingsmen - Music Videos