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Originally Posted by Nell
Sunrise,
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We were so indoctrinated with the "church" teaching/s that even today when leaving that place, we first start looking for another "church" rather than looking to know him. If we know him, he will take care of our fellowship with other believers.
So here's my advice: forget "church". Follow him, seek him in all things and he will guide your path. He will direct you to fellowship with others.
Just my opinion, hope it helps!
Nell
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Quoting myself, here's a reminder of the actual context of my phrase forget "church". My comments didn't stand alone, or end there. What follows is the point I was trying to make. I'm certainly not suggesting that biblical references, i.e. Paul's ministry, to the church be abandoned, and am a little surprised that you would go there.
There's a huge difference between
organized churches in America (or the world) today, and the church for which Jesus died. An amazing comment, even by Benson Phillips in the waaayyyy-back "early days" I still remember:
"If you pursue Christ, the church will come out. If you pursue the church, nothing will come out." Of course, we know that Benson at some point abandoned his own words.
I'll say, once again, I do not go to "church" and haven't for at least 10 years or more. I have fellowship with believers on a regular basis. I talk to the Lord daily.
Nell