As Christians, is it wrong to be absent from church worship services, Bible studies, and church activities? The Hebrew writer is encouraging his readers (and us) to love each other, and minister to one another, and to not forsake the assembling of ourselves as (some were doing then) and are doing today. It is clear as we read the book of Hebrews that the number one priority in our lives, is our relationship to Jesus Christ. Second is our relationship to each other in the church. Our Christian walk is primarily about our relationship with Jesus Christ. We are to be constant in making that be the best that it can be.
Not being present at worship services, Bible studies, and church activities can be wrong if we are staying away for long periods of time. It will hinder our relationship with the Lord, and will affect our relationship with our fellow Christians. We don't want to be like a coal on a grill, when it is taken away, will turn cold and gray. Being involved in these things will help us to have the best relationship with the Lord, we can have. The Lord understands, that there are things that take us away, at times. But when it becomes all the time, He is not pleased with the lukewarmness of our heart. (Rev.3:16) GP
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