First off -
The 'church' isn't the building, it's the body of people.
As buildings are classified as 'churches' this is the first misconception.
God's house is a 'Temple',
Which is a place we go; to worship God.
God's house should be a Holy place, one that we hold in high esteem.
One that is only entered into when we are there to worship God;
and speak/teach His Word.
For these reasons I have not attended any 'churches' in the last 30 + years.
I have not found a single religion that truly worships God rightfully in His Temple.
Recently I have been looking for a place to go and worship with fellow Christians, only to find they now disgrace the Lord, welcoming acts of sin and coffee machines?
Really, you think you're doing it right - by grabbing your coffee first?
Just so, you can sit there and drink coffee while the pastor/preacher speaks.?
"Come as you are?" or "Pajama days"? While the poor may not have fine linen, they always did know to be clean and wear the best that they had.
Multiple service times for the 'convenience' of those that don't like to wake up early?
Not one from any of these places, will I expect to see in Heaven!
My worship is done at HOME,
where I know I have cleared the space to welcome the Lord into the house.
I know they don't have the true power of the Spirit, by the fact they cannot fulfill the miracles that Jesus left us the power to do.
Jesus hasn't changed, the rules haven't gotten easier,
the expectations of God have remained the same as always - even unto the END.
Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and earth.
Go ye therefore and teach all Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. AMEN
Mark 16:15-18
And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned.
And these signs shall follow them that believe;
In my name shall they cast out devils:
they shall speak with new tongues.
They shall take up serpents;
and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them;
They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Matthew 6:24
No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other.
You cannot serve God and the devil.
Plain and simple. True followers of Christ have the powers, to speak in tongues, heal the sick and so much more. Jesus is still here as I don't believe the world has ended just yet. And He warned us - you can't sit on the fence with your spirituality. You must serve one or the other.
Next time you're grabbing your coffee in your comfy pj's going to church and sitting on the pews, you might want to think about it.
Blessed by God,
Life's very blessed @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for Stopping By
Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.