I encourage a relationship with God – and that’s it.

If that means church attendance for you or anyone, that’s wonderful.

regardless of any verse? really? or anybodys interpretation of that verse? So, if you are not willing to confront whatever scriptures or other thoughts people bring to your attention but, want to, on the other hand, keep voicing your opinion, what does that say about you?

I don’t know – but here’s the deal: I’ve spent years of my life confronting other people’s thoughts and ideas about scriptures and found no peace in that. It’s pretty much the way of religion – you decide what is right and then you tell eveyone else what it is and defend it and try to prove it based on intepretations of scriptures, etc.

It’s a never ending struggle. There’s no peace in it and at the end of the day, nothing really changes that much. Oh sure, you may convince someone to change their mind but then they’re just as strongly latched on to another idea as they were before – it’s just another idea. The spirit of the whole exercise is separation and disharmony.

I offer what I do for anyone who’s looking for it. I know full well that many who read my blog will not agree 100% with everything I say. It would be ridiculous for me to expect absolute agreement. If people find something that benefits them on my blog, that’s wonderful. If they’re offended then they are and will deal with that as they do.

Robert

then you posted the scripture thy were reffering to…
Heb 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (KJV)
Ok, so here it is June and I’m late on the topic…..Oh boy here i go again. I am truly trying to not be a bother, believe me when i say that. I respect your opinion and philosophies because alot of what you say is what most people are afraid to say. I can realte to how you think. But every now and again I hit a snag and I feel as if you are pulling certain ones too far into your own views about topics such as asembling ourselves together is not important for one another.

Well, i beg to differ, I am not the type to go around on people sites stirrin up trouble. Actually Ive been seeking for answers myself and I know that there is more to the truths we’ve been ahnded down over the years and I know it was God that led me here. I agree with most things you say, but here I am stumped again. I am truly concerned this time……Are you truly in right alignment and at peace? I ‘m just wondering
because somthing bothered me when you responded and said the following……

I personally see no point in attending a gathering and listening to something that doesn’t lift me up. Presently structures, forms, traditions don’t lift me up.

Now to me and those out there that are truly listening……. you didnt seem to answer the question but rather you avoided the question by saying the following….

This probably sounds strange but I’m at a point in my life right now where I’m comfortable enough in my relationship with God that I know I am where I need to be – regardless of any verse in scripture or anybody’s interpretation of that verse.

regardless of any verse? really? or anybodys interpretation of that verse? So, if you are not willing to confront whatever scriptures or other thoughts people bring to your attention but, want to, on the other hand, keep voicing your opinion, what does that say about you?

Well ….If you have reached a heigher height then those of us who are listening, then why would you ignore the chance to be a light and a source of strentgh to someone else by failing to continue to attend and fellowship with the people of God? Or do you resist because you’d have the urge to persuade them to not care about exhorting their brothers and sisters in the fath also.?

What about the power of corporate prayer and agreement? Does that not mean nothing to you because you have reached a place that you do not need prayer or hope or to link with any kindred to gain strentgh or to excericse authority and share the freedom youve experinced?

The intergity of your site depends on if you can truly withstand this and the other writers question and allow my response to post, so that these things you are teaching and suggesting and influencing people with …can be tested and tried and examined because just maybe assembling aint so bad, after all, thats what we are doing here right?

In closing, it really doesnt matter if you allow this reponse to go thru. As long as you read it. Thats fine by me. Because I am truly trying to get you to see that maybe you should care jit a tad but more than you appaer to care.

I just want to minister to you to say….hey maybe something has turned you off about church so badly that you have went into self protect mode. if thats how you feel so be it. But after you have healed ……dont give up on the others you have left behind and give such a selfish answer like this…..

This probably sounds strange but I’m at a point in my life right now where I’m comfortable enough in my relationship with God that I know I am where I need to be – regardless of any verse in scripture or anybody’s interpretation of that verse.

and like this….
I personally see no point in attending a gathering and listening to something that doesn’t lift me up. Presently structures, forms, traditions don’t lift me up.

It’s not always what you see or hear at church, but its what you bring to the table to blend into the overall atmosphere that bounces back for you to recieve and draw from. Every joint supplying the other.
Have you torn ourself from the body to the point that you do not want to be identified as one of us yet you start another body by saying those that share your opinions (we are reall all one)

here is what you said..
Funny how we all think we’re the only ones with a particular issue or concern isn’t it?
We’re all really one!

You’re on the right path. It can’t be otherwise.

Blessings and welcome!

If you realize the importance of unity and fellowship just as we are doing here….you would go to church with the connection to GOD THAT YOU SAY YOU HAVE and link with others who feel their connection you will all be focused on the right thing and the Father willl be glorified! Not the traditions! not the curtains! and not nessacaraiy every single alphabet thats coming out of the preachers mouth…. just simply the sweet innoncence of those who are seeking truth and the gratfulness of the realizing your newfound perspective of the awesome God that you serve.
You can see how this could possibly be a good experience cant you?

Remember, read down further in this chapter it says do not be as some of them were….that have forsaken the assembly…are you now giving people the permission and encoruagemnt to say that it is better to not go?

if you feel there is absolutely nothing to gain …even after the Lord continues to show you on your personal time about all of the wonderful topics he give in the future….and lead you to this awesome place in him…

if you have nothing to gain by attending at least once per month then at least go to encourage someone else on their path and join your commmunity in prayer and celebrate the fact that we are all striving and seeking to please the Father and walk in the truth of his life. ok?

because my dear Robert , going to church has never just been for you but this scripture mainly speaks about the unselfishness of continuing to go for the others who have not arrived to the point of awareness that we are. Any loving PASTOR IF YOU OPEN YOURSELF AND NOT BE CRITICAL SHOULD EVENTUALLY BE ABLE TO SEE.. God’s wisdom shining in you and blossoming out and spilling over so much so that maybe, you need to be launched in o leadership so that people can hear and see and be blessed while sitting there assembled right in your presence.
God bless you

You’re on the right path. It can’t be otherwise.

Blessings and welcome!

Robert

Heb 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (KJV)

Some have brought up this verse – or the idea that this verse promotes. The question for me is who do you desire to assemble with? Do you wish to meet with a group of people who believe something contrary to scripture? Will my words exhort them if they have no desire to hear? I personally see no point in attending a gathering and listening to something that doesn’t lift me up. Presently structures, forms, traditions don’t lift me up. I don’t see that being the focus of the meetings Jesus had with his disciples.

This probably sounds strange but I’m at a point in my life right now where I’m comfortable enough in my relationship with God that I know I am where I need to be – regardless of any verse in scripture or anybody’s interpretation of that verse. All too often scripture is used to keep folks herded down the path of religion. It’s fine if they have no other source of direction. I just discovered that I wanted something more and I’ve found it!

Robert

I can completely relate to your life’s testimony. In fact, reading your story almost sounds like you’re talking about my life. Do people ever bring up Hebrews 10:25 when you tell them you’re not in a “traditional” fellowship? If so, how do you respond? This is a verse I struggle with as I quit attending a “traditional” fellowship several months ago (I’m going now again, but am not so sure I should be…)

Thanks!

I’m so glad to connect again. I’ll be in touch.

Thanks for visiting my site!

Blessings,

Robert

In Christ,
~April