Question for those deeply connected to the Lord. How do you know which church you should attend?

posted 2 years ago by xchainlinkx 2 years ago by xchainlinkx +62 / -0

I just got let go from my job due to a restructuring. I fully committed myself to God only a few months ago. I've been praying for financially freedom to free myself from this job, and it seems half of my prayer came true.

I was frustrated with work, sure. While I do have time thanks to their generous departure agreement, I've been praying to him on what to do next and the first thing I heard back was to attend church.

How do you know what's the right church to attend? Are there any red flags to look out for? Or do you have to just visit each one to find out yourself?

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– Mark_G 22 points 2 years ago +22 / -0

Just a few thoughts:

Christianity as a whole is turning to be focused on how is an individual being fed, as opposed to how they grow, or how they serve. Consequently a lot of followers are spiritually obese, and not fit. Look for a church that is outward focused.
Churches focus on the Pastor teaching, yet Acts 17:11 tells us to listen to the message readily, but to search the scriptures to know if those things are so. You have to know the Bible for yourself. Find a church that facilitates that and encourages it.
Success these days in a church is often measured by the number of attendees and amount of offering instead of how are people growing spiritually. Find a church that focuses on people serving where they are gifted by the Holy Spirit.

As I said, just a few thoughts, but remember, Jesus gave us three things to do:

Love the Lord above all else and with all that we are.
Love others as we would want to be loved if we were in their place.
Go into all the world and tell people about Jesus.

If a church is not emphasizing those things, it will lose sight of its purpose.

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