Comments on: Priorities as a Christian http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm A Christian Family Blog Looking at the Practical Side of Walking with God Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:30:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dan http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5342 Dan Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:29:34 +0000 http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm#comment-5342 @tozer5000 Let me start by saying thank you for leaving your comment. By doing so you demonstrated the reason why most people do not attend church. Being judgmental in regard to my weakness and/or lack of understand in regard to God and/or the church demonstrates that you are the very thing that you accused me of - being self centered. You are so high and mighty that anyone who does not walk their Christian life in the same manner as you should be condemned. Sad See the purpose of this post was to open up about a struggle that I was having. I know I take the risk of people like you coming and tearing me down instead of loving and lifting me up but that is the chance I take. The idea behind this blog and this post is to share with people my experience and struggles so that others out there can see and know that they are not alone. As you may have noticed this post was written 3 years ago. In the last 3 years I have returned to regular attendance at my church and have become involved. This was only after the healing of my family was complete (because of my neglect of them). I believe that was God's way of doing things because I have seen the fruit of it - good relationships with God, my wife, and my kids. Now I am developing good relationships with those at my church. I know from your post that you have never been in my situation. You have never seen a Pastor put the church first and have his family walk away from him and God because of it. You have not lost a close friend because of your diehard attitude toward church. I am happy that you have never seen what I have seen and experienced and I pray that you never do. Be careful though. The Bible says that whatever a man sows he will also reap. Be careful about quickly judging others because according to God's word you will be judged the same. @tozer5000

Let me start by saying thank you for leaving your comment. By doing so you demonstrated the reason why most people do not attend church. Being judgmental in regard to my weakness and/or lack of understand in regard to God and/or the church demonstrates that you are the very thing that you accused me of – being self centered. You are so high and mighty that anyone who does not walk their Christian life in the same manner as you should be condemned.

Sad

See the purpose of this post was to open up about a struggle that I was having. I know I take the risk of people like you coming and tearing me down instead of loving and lifting me up but that is the chance I take. The idea behind this blog and this post is to share with people my experience and struggles so that others out there can see and know that they are not alone.

As you may have noticed this post was written 3 years ago. In the last 3 years I have returned to regular attendance at my church and have become involved. This was only after the healing of my family was complete (because of my neglect of them). I believe that was God’s way of doing things because I have seen the fruit of it – good relationships with God, my wife, and my kids. Now I am developing good relationships with those at my church.

I know from your post that you have never been in my situation. You have never seen a Pastor put the church first and have his family walk away from him and God because of it. You have not lost a close friend because of your diehard attitude toward church. I am happy that you have never seen what I have seen and experienced and I pray that you never do.

Be careful though.

The Bible says that whatever a man sows he will also reap. Be careful about quickly judging others because according to God’s word you will be judged the same.

]]> By: tozer5000 http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5341 tozer5000 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:33:58 +0000 http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm#comment-5341 I guess it might be a good idea for you to read some scripture and find out a little bit more about THE CHURCH. The church is designed by God for the purpose of building up believers and training them for His purpose and His glory. Take some time to read Ephesians 4. Also, it might behoove you to take note that much of our New Testament was written to CHURCHES! You are trying to sound wise but in reality to are demonstrating that you are pretty self-centered. It is too bad that you cant even honor God by participating in the building up of HIS CHURCH. I guess it might be a good idea for you to read some scripture and find out a little bit more about THE CHURCH. The church is designed by God for the purpose of building up believers and training them for His purpose and His glory. Take some time to read Ephesians 4. Also, it might behoove you to take note that much of our New Testament was written to CHURCHES! You are trying to sound wise but in reality to are demonstrating that you are pretty self-centered. It is too bad that you cant even honor God by participating in the building up of HIS CHURCH.

]]> By: The Abundant Life» Blog Archive » Christian Perspective on the Financial Crisis http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5297 The Abundant Life» Blog Archive » Christian Perspective on the Financial Crisis Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:45:12 +0000 http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm#comment-5297 [...] (You can read my perspective on Christian priorities in my post - Priorities as a Christian) [...] [...] (You can read my perspective on Christian priorities in my post – Priorities as a Christian) [...]

]]> By: tsw238 http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5290 tsw238 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:23:50 +0000 http://www.theabundantlife.net/priorities-as-a-christian-14.htm#comment-5290 I can understand where you feel that church may not be necessary on a weekly basis if you still have a close relationship with God. However, I don't believe you should prioritize yourself as second behind God. Your spouse and child should come before you as a Christian. Would you not lay down your life for them as Christ did for you if it was necessary? I would also encourage you to seek out a better church, one where you feel good about attending weekly and develop better relationships in Christ. Especially to set a good example for your children. I can understand where you feel that church may not be necessary on a weekly basis if you still have a close relationship with God. However, I don’t believe you should prioritize yourself as second behind God. Your spouse and child should come before you as a Christian. Would you not lay down your life for them as Christ did for you if it was necessary? I would also encourage you to seek out a better church, one where you feel good about attending weekly and develop better relationships in Christ. Especially to set a good example for your children.

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