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Originally Posted by
Quest
Does this experience alter how we should interpret scripture or respond to challenges against practicing our religious faith? No...would it seem odd if we found Jesus rewarded him for his faithfulness in the face of physical and governmental danger?
Originally Posted by
Quest
I see a difference.....The Bible does not instruct us on wearing seat belts. It does instruct us to NOT forsake the assembling of ourselves together..
Apples and oranges IMHO
AMEN! Excellent observation.
The man was attempting to obey God over man as far as he understood. May God bless his family and church in his absence.
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Hebrew 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
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.
I think you can understand this differently. For me it does mean more leaving the church and not mean missing a service. I agree that we need fellowship, but there are different ways to have fellowship with sisters and brothers. We are not limited to a building or to a specific time.
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Originally Posted by
tschau
... For me it does mean more leaving the church, and not mean missing a service.
I agree - I think of it as willfully refusing to attend church services or fellowship with the brethren on a regular basis.
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Originally Posted by
victoryword
The man was attempting to obey God over man as far as he understood.
Can't fault him for that.
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Originally Posted by
Romans828
I agree - I think of it as willfully refusing to attend church services or fellowship with the brethren on a regular basis.
We Christians should be more nuanced in how we assess situations and in drawing conclusions. There is nothing hindering Christians from "assembling together"...we just have to be creative, with the leading of the HS to do it. My church has a daily devotional and prayer time by phone...some churches are doing "drive-in" services where the people stay in their cars while the pastor or speaker preaches using radio wavelength (?) or from a mic on a platform. I guess there are other ways people can or have been gathering. As for myself, I REALLY miss being in corporate services, BUT I understand that our government has mandated this course of action and it's TEMPORARY. I think God understands this, COVID was no surprise to Him. And I don't think there is some evil intent to block Christians from worshipping or some intent to persecute us. This is for all of our safety.
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Originally Posted by
Quest
His own words live and speak...he would keep preaching unless he was in jail or the hospital...The price of obedience was fully embraced whether one believes that price for people of faith can or cannot be sickness.
I wonder if we value this life too much?
Paul said "I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus" did he not? (Acts 21).
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