tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post3112766423264484694..comments2023-10-17T06:16:07.156-07:00Comments on simply my thoughts: Is this leagalism?Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02581755027813631915noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-45615143349256659482007-05-10T14:50:00.000-07:002007-05-10T14:50:00.000-07:00This is such an excellent topic and one that would...This is such an excellent topic and one that would be taboo in most church circles. Our church is quite small and so when people are out, it is no secret :)<BR/><BR/>We too have been closely evaluating our activities. Our middle child competes in gymnastics and there is a meet about once a month that are sometimes 2 or 3 hours out of town. So far, only twice this year was a meet on Sunday and we made a weekend trip out of it. One of those trips, my husband and oldest child were able to visit Mark Dever's church (9 marks) in D.C. so that worked out great! For each of these competitions we heavily considered the pros & cons and made it clear to the gym that Sundays were a priority. Because of our communication with them, they have made provisions for us at every single home meet so that her compete day is always Saturday.<BR/><BR/>Point was in that very loose rambling....we should be discerning about *any*thing that pulls us from the body of believers that we are called into fellowship with. Something as simple as "a couple of Sundays" were immediate red flags for us and we knew that our flesh could be easily swayed into that slippery slope!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183948350469153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-90091458951364544592007-05-03T17:27:00.000-07:002007-05-03T17:27:00.000-07:00Hi!I hope you don't mind a stranger's two cents! ...Hi!<BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind a stranger's two cents! I think this is such an interesting topic.<BR/><BR/>I don't think that your response was legalistic. Often our outward behavior is indicative of the condition of our hearts. So I think it only makes sense to be concerned about the "optional" status that many people (self included, at times) and society, as a whole, often attach to church attendance. <BR/><BR/>When I look at my own walk with God, there have been times I have pulled away. You can guess where I was a lot of Sundays, during those periods. (If you can't guess, the answer is: sleeping in!)<BR/><BR/>I really believe that we need to make church attendance a priority. We are there to worship, and need to do that whether we feel like it or not!<BR/><BR/>I don't see anything wrong with gently and lovingly bringing the subject up with someone for whom you care (i.e., a friend or parishioner). <BR/><BR/>:)kittyhoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413419370677881366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-26012054311416220162007-05-03T07:40:00.000-07:002007-05-03T07:40:00.000-07:00Jill,I have tagged you for a fun meme...I'd love t...Jill,I have tagged you for a fun meme...I'd love to learn more about you! Come see!<BR/><BR/><BR/>KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223175539772172259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-15780625827382182612007-04-25T13:19:00.000-07:002007-04-25T13:19:00.000-07:00Thank you Sue for your thoughts. I also agree tha...Thank you Sue for your thoughts. I also agree that religiously going to a service really amounts to nothing. God keeps showing me it is all about the heart and only He can judge that one.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581755027813631915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-81657799597403739092007-04-25T04:49:00.000-07:002007-04-25T04:49:00.000-07:00I definitely see your point and I believe it is a ...I definitely see your point and I believe it is a slippery slope. <BR/><BR/>The other side of this are the people who religiously are in church on Sunday but their daily lives don't reflect a relationship with Him at all. <BR/><BR/>Luke 4:16<BR/>16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom.<BR/>NIV<BR/><BR/>I think it is a good "custom" to go to church weekly and fellowship with other Christians, but when someone misses I think it should not be assumed they are backsliding, I like the approach of "checking in" with them and reaching out to them like you said.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-43979670182653384402007-04-22T13:31:00.000-07:002007-04-22T13:31:00.000-07:00Aren't we so afraid of offending and appearing "ju...Aren't we so afraid of offending and appearing "judgmental" and "legalistic"? While it is certainly valid to be concerned, it is also imperative that we God's people quit using these fears as excuses not to hold each other accountable. Timely post, Jill!Lisa Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990706355525884593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620308276404242640.post-56167389745666630172007-04-22T05:58:00.000-07:002007-04-22T05:58:00.000-07:00Oh,I agree with this excellent post, Jill! I have ...Oh,I agree with this excellent post, Jill! I have often wondered the same things....I realize it is okay to miss church, but we must be holding one another accountable as well.<BR/><BR/>We have a few conflicts on Sunday and are evaluating this in our family even now.<BR/><BR/>great post!<BR/>KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223175539772172259noreply@blogger.com