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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/7/2007 9:30:10 PM
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gemsy
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I didn't go to church recently because I was not tired, but spiritually drained and mentally exhausted. In the past, I always had the principle that the more exhausted I am spiritually, the more I should go to church. Now, I guess that notion kinda changed. Too many adversities. So I guess...I'm sinking...is that wrong? Not sure. I don't think it's a sin not to go to church, but we should be encouraged to go to church. But I'm still not going until God stops putting me through trials.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/7/2007 10:52:45 PM
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But I'm still not going until God stops putting me through trials.
If I did that then I would not be back in church until I was in a pine box.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/7/2007 11:17:22 PM
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But I'm still not going until God stops putting me through trials.
Wait a minute! Whatever happened to the the devil did it?
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 5:34:12 AM
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I didn't go to church recently because I was not tired, but spiritually drained and mentally exhausted. In the past, I always had the principle that the more exhausted I am spiritually, the more I should go to church. Now, I guess that notion kinda changed. Too many adversities. So I guess...I'm sinking...is that wrong? Not sure. I don't think it's a sin not to go to church, but we should be encouraged to go to church. But I'm still not going until God stops putting me through trials.
gemsy...I don't think this has anything to do with your church or whether or not you go to church.
If you are exhausted then the solution will be what God offers as the solution...His rest. His complete rest.
Let's face it. Most Christians don't know how to rest in the Lord.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 10:46:48 AM
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Would we recommend that someone go to church if they had a contagious, airborne illness?
No, should not. It would not be walking in love because you would be putting others at risk..
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 11:29:59 AM
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Sometimes yes, if you are exausted, but did the bible says that we should not forsake the assembling of the saints?
Yes, I can understand people have jobs and cannot make it to every service. I work in education and it take a lot out of you, especially when you work with non-believers. However, God gives me strenght to make it. However, people who are able bodied, don't depend on the teachers on Christian televison to teach you because you cannot fellowship through Christian televison nor you don't have that contact--that's another thread in itself.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 1:11:28 PM
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Sometimes yes, if you are exausted, but did the bible says that we should not forsake the assembling of the saints?
Where in Hebrews 10:25 does it say, "You must be in a pew at 10 AM on Sunday morning?" I just read it saying don't neglect getting together with other beleivers. It says nothing about the time, place, when, how or that it must be a service. I think we've added a whole bunch to that verse that just isn't there and used it to guilt people into attending "church." At the time Hebrews was written they knew nothing of the form of church we havce today.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 1:14:33 PM
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This is such an important topic that I am going to write about it. Many people have lost the importance of going to church, of interacting with other people. This is all began when I looked out over empty pews of my church. I wondered where are they, what are they doing? Can they not even give God one day when He gives them everything. I have been absent from my church for a while. I have been listening to it on my radio but that doesn't help me to minister to others, to witness my faith to others and for them to minister to me.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 3:42:48 PM
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Sometimes yes, if you are exausted, but did the bible says that we should not forsake the assembling of the saints?
Where in Hebrews 10:25 does it say, "You must be in a pew at 10 AM on Sunday morning?" I just read it saying don't neglect getting together with other beleivers. It says nothing about the time, place, when, how or that it must be a service. I think we've added a whole bunch to that verse that just isn't there and used it to guilt people into attending "church." At the time Hebrews was written they knew nothing of the form of church we havce today.
We are waiting for you groovy to lead an online service 
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 3:50:53 PM
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Will you do the surgery instead of me If I could do the surgery instead of you, I would. If I could go with you to the surgeon and help you explain your fears, I would...
I am sorry that I can't...
I would so like for you to be able to talk to your doctor or surgeon about this. I wonder if you could write your fears down and for them whether it would help. I've done it a couple of times ~ it's easier sometimes writing than saying stuff.
I can't say for sure, but I think that I knew a lady who had similar, if not the same, surgery. She was in a great deal of pain before the op, but it helped her so much ~ and she didn't wake up screaming!
Ah gosh...my  crown you did not take 
Actually, I have talked with 3 surgeons about it. I also have a friend who has had said surgery 3 times and he still has alot of pain.
There is also, alot of blood loss, 8 days in hospt. one year before you get your strength back, possible paralysis side effect...
Well, acutally my pain has been better the last few years. As long as I do not pick up my huge kitty 
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 3:55:44 PM
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Forsaking the assembly of the saints means to reject our fellowship with one another. It means to abandon, renounce or give up. It's an outright choice and an attitude.
I find it odd how if you miss a few services people start to question your faith or think you are forsaking them. How about giving that person a call and spend some time with them, without the attitude of always thinking something may wrong with their faithwalk?
It is more honorable to stay home and to rest in the Lord then go to church if you are exhausted. In no way does it mean that you are willingly forsaking.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 5:08:45 PM
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Sometimes yes, if you are exausted, but did the bible says that we should not forsake the assembling of the saints?
Where in Hebrews 10:25 does it say, "You must be in a pew at 10 AM on Sunday morning?" I just read it saying don't neglect getting together with other beleivers. It says nothing about the time, place, when, how or that it must be a service. I think we've added a whole bunch to that verse that just isn't there and used it to guilt people into attending "church." At the time Hebrews was written they knew nothing of the form of church we havce today.
I agree, however, if we stay out of fellowship and get complatent, well guess what? (and I don't want to harsh and all and if I am, please forgive me) you are letting the enemy devour you and let him have a field day with you.
One example was I did not want to go to church this morning--I just wanted to play hooky and let the televison ministries and/or internet ministries minister to me. Don't get me wrong, they do encourage me, but also (and I'm gonna get real) there is nothing like human contact w/o the computer being ministered to by a real-type pastor and being a part of a fellowship.
Yes, we Christians do get tired, and yes, there were times that Jesus took a rest also from serving, like many of us because we have these crazy work schedules and non-believers pick at our brains. However, we need to have the support with other christians (and this for those who are able-bodied ) and be accountable to a pastor.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 5:18:49 PM
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I'm not going to church tonight because I'm wiped out.
I helped friend decorate for her granddaughter's wedding Friday, Saturday I served at the wedding, I went to church this morning and I just came back from a 50th Wedding Anniversary party. I just need some down time and that means no going to church tonight.
Should I feel bad about my decision to not go tonight?
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 5:21:28 PM
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Where in Hebrews 10:25 does it say, "You must be in a pew at 10 AM on Sunday morning?" I just read it saying don't neglect getting together with other beleivers. It says nothing about the time, place, when, how or that it must be a service. I think we've added a whole bunch to that verse that just isn't there and used it to guilt people into attending "church." At the time Hebrews was written they knew nothing of the form of church we havce today.
I agree, however, if we stay out of fellowship and get complatent, well guess what? (and I don't want to harsh and all and if I am, please forgive me) you are letting the enemy devour you and let him have a field day with you.
Who says he is not in fellowship 
Sorry Groovy...I imagine you are well able to defend yourself...
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 6:08:32 PM
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Where in Hebrews 10:25 does it say, "You must be in a pew at 10 AM on Sunday morning?" I just read it saying don't neglect getting together with other beleivers. It says nothing about the time, place, when, how or that it must be a service. I think we've added a whole bunch to that verse that just isn't there and used it to guilt people into attending "church." At the time Hebrews was written they knew nothing of the form of church we havce today.
I agree, however, if we stay out of fellowship and get complatent, well guess what? (and I don't want to harsh and all and if I am, please forgive me) you are letting the enemy devour you and let him have a field day with you.
Who says he is not in fellowship
Sorry Groovy...I imagine you are well able to defend yourself...
I think I'm being misunderstood here--yes, there are times that we are all tired, especially when we are doing certian tasks, especially in the summer--I do Harvest each year and yes, it is tirering, believe me when you are doing ministry for three nites.
But think of it this way--if you are not in fellowship, you are missed.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 6:22:13 PM
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I think I'm being misunderstood here--yes, there are times that we are all tired, especially when we are doing certian tasks, especially in the summer--I do Harvest each year and yes, it is tirering, believe me when you are doing ministry for three nites.
But think of it this way--if you are not in fellowship, you are missed.
gayle,
He is in fellowship!
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 10:04:53 PM
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Forsaking the assembly of the saints means to reject our fellowship with one another. It means to abandon, renounce or give up. It's an outright choice and an attitude.
I find it odd how if you miss a few services people start to question your faith or think you are forsaking them. How about giving that person a call and spend some time with them, without the attitude of always thinking something may wrong with their faithwalk?
It is more honorable to stay home and to rest in the Lord then go to church if you are exhausted. In no way does it mean that you are willingly forsaking.
And again I repeat...
I would also like to add that forsaking fellowship is not the same thing as forsaking a social gathering. You are better off staying home, resting in the Lord and having a few friends over to truly fellowship vs. going to church and just socializing. The people that I personally know who have the best, intimate relationship with the Lord are the ones who don't obligate themselves to go to church just to go to church and don't go there just to be present. They go because God has a purpose for them there...to fellowship with the saints. If you end up just socializing then why go? You can go out with your friends to Starbucks and socialize there.
And so to the OP, you have no reason to feel guilty for not going. God will honor your rest in Him.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/8/2007 11:59:17 PM
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I don't usually go to the evening service at church since we are always busy it seems,on sunday nights with family activities.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/9/2007 2:05:10 AM
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I miss many things where I attend, mainly classes. While I regret missing them, I do not feel guilty about it.
When I first started attending where I do now, I reveled in the fact that I did not have to attend under coercion. No one was criticizing me or finding fault with me for not being there.
Where I had been a member before, they thought we should be there for everything, and when we were not there, they did their best to make us feel guilty. I was actually told to come sick and to bring my children there sick.
At my present place of worship, initially, I would miss sometimes just because I could. Now that I have gotten over that, I go for every regular service I can get to, because I wish to.
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/9/2007 6:48:49 PM
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christina3
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I think this is something you just have to pray about alot and God will send the answer...
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RE: Is it wrong to stay home from church if your tired? - 7/10/2007 4:30:39 PM
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If one goes to a service out of a sense of legalisitic guilt, perhaps that is what should be questioned.
I do not think that missing a service because of health, rest, or even vacation is wrong, nor do I think it falls under the heading of 'forsaking the assembling'. Many churches offer multiple services a week, and for many the Sunday service is more for evangeling lost people then for teaching people who are already believers.
Were it to become a regular thing, then it may be questionable, but only then.
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