Christmas Countdown

I'm sorry to hear that they kicked you out over that, I'm sure it was difficult. Honesty, depending on the details of the situation I might agree with them just based on what the bible says. I always avoid emotions leading my understanding and my interpretation of the bible. If the relationship is sexual with this woman (or even the temptation of a sexual relationship) then I would agree in the church due to passages in the bible including, but not limited to 1 Corinthians 7: 1-6 and Hebrew 14:4. But, if it a strictly professional relationship I don't see a concern. Also, I think there are multiple things the church needs to do before kicking someone out which I am unsure if they did. In the bible, it talks about this multiple times. It talks about first person who notices the sin should confront the person. If nothing changes then 2-3 who noticed/witnessed the sin should confront the person. Then I there is still no change they should be confronted in front of the church. At this point, if there is still no change the bible says they should be treated as an outsider. You can see this in 1 Corinthians 5: 9-13 and Matthew 8:15-17 (there are more texts about this). So, even though it is upsetting to hear about this and I don't know the circumstances of what happened I think it may be difficult and they may have gone about the situation wrongly but it's important to understand their viewpoint also. I hope you can find another church that suits you and can help and build you up just as all churches should do to their church family.

It was because I wasnt living how they thought I should live. Disabled veteran so hard for me to live alone. And so since I wasnt married...living in sin according to them.

I currently go to a church. I have been going there for about 10 years and do a lot of volunteer work there. To me, it is super important to go to church and be a part of the church body for multiple reasons. I hope this experience doesn't stop you from trying to go to different churches. I'm sad to hear they told you, you are not welcome. I have never seen that happen in the church I go to other than to one person who would come after service and yell and swear at people saying that God isn't real and that we were stupid. The church gave him multiple attempts and tried to make peace but he wouldn't listen or even try to have a conversation with anyone (He started coming in after the church tried to help him with bills, finding a place to live and getting groceries which he called and requested help doing) and was told not to come back. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope to chat more!

Good Sunday to all. I am curious how many attend church or just worship from home? I stopped going to a building when I was told I was no longer welcomed there.

I totally agree that we all sin. I once learned in a bible study by Louie Giglio that we should have the mind set that we are saints who some times sun. For me this mind set has been a big game changer. i also hope that there are many great discussion in this club!

Bean, this is one of the biggest flaws my father failed to teach me. He always expected excellence...like there was no failing. Or not living up to what God would want you to do. When I was older I read of stories like David who had a man killed in order to lay with his wife and realized WE ARE HUMAN...everyone is imperfect. I am my biggest critic tho and it comes from my father.

I as well was raised in a pretty strict house . I totally believe in God but as we are all sinners I struggle lots like I imagine we all do . But I am excited for this I think and hope many good conversations come out of it!

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to meet and be able to share with people in this club! I grew up in a Christian house, I wouldn't say my parents are super strict but they also never waiver in their beliefs and values which they instilled in me. Though I have had ups and downs in my walk with God at the end of the day what always mattered is that I went back to him and he always waited for me. I would love to get to know some of you more and maybe we can have some activities if people are interested like colouring/activity sheets, bible study/devotion or maybe just a place to share what we have been learning presently whether it's through our struggles or a time of joy. Recently I've been learning about persecution and suffering for our faith, not in the sense that I'm going through it but how it talks about it in the bible like in 2 Timothy: 2. I would love to chat more if anyone is interested, also feel free and DM and follow me if you would like.

Hello. I guess I will start. I was raised in a very strict Christian home. My father is a minister. Although I have come to my own understanding, I still respect that he tried to raise me in the way he deemed necessary. It has affected me in negative ways but positive also. As I have always kept a strong love for Christ. Hope everyone is well.

Just a little post to say hello and welcome to everyone. Also thank you for joining. The club leader seems to be away at the moment so I decided to pop in. If you would like to say hi and maybe tell us a bit about yourself or your journey or even what you would like to see in the club you may do so here.