CHURCH ATTENDANCE AT A MAXIMUM FOR EASTER

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Cameron143

Cameron143

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Fillan said:
Hello Cameron! That is indeed difficult to understand then. When someone finds the Kingdom of God they're all in:

Matthew 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it"

Psalm 84 also shows the desire of the believer to be in God's House:
Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

God Bless You :)
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Hey brother. I do think it speaks volumes.
 
Cameron143

Cameron143

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Fillan said:
Hello Cameron! That is indeed difficult to understand then. When someone finds the Kingdom of God they're all in:

Matthew 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it"

Psalm 84 also shows the desire of the believer to be in God's House:
Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

God Bless You :)
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Sorry for such a short reply earlier. The point you make is an excellent one. If churches were actually places where God was making His presence known, people would be clamoring to be present. Much of what passes today as worship is just emotionalism. And since people's souls aren't being engaged, I do understand why congregating in churches on a Sunday morning has fallen into disfavor. It is becoming increasingly hard to find churches that are faithful to the word of God and where worship is found both in spirit and truth.
But as you point out, there is great value in finding one. And if one can't, then God doesn't expect us to give up and may well desire us begin anew.
But I was actually addressing those who don't make corporate worship a priority and make excuses for not doing so. It's not good for the individual and it deprives the local body of the benefit of the gifts God has given for their edification.
As always, good to hear from you.
 
Lanolin

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I dont think you can force people or guilt them into to attending church.

Jesus never FORCED people to be His friend

Unless you LIVE at church, if you are there everyday people might get suspicious you have nothing else to do lol

A lot of churches seem like they are closed during the week anyway and actually lock their doors so nobody can get in.
 
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