Everybody this is Chelle. I got a new screen name.
I have to agree with you Stunning Jade. I would not focus on what everybody else is doing or what their lifestyles are like. God welcomes all into His house.
Maybe you should look at it from this perspective. It's like going to the doctor's office. Except God is the doctor and the church is were the healing take place. For those who drink, smoke, and even drugs church is the place you need to be to be healed. When you are sick you often make an appointment with the doctor so he can prescribe medicine. But with God no appointment is necessary and the medicine is offered at one price. All he asks is that you seek to do His will. For being a follower of Christ you will pay a price but the outcome far exceeds the price you pay. All it takes is the opening of your heart, your mind and your mouth (not lipservice) and he will set you free. There is nothing he can't and won't do for His children. God has the perfect medication for all those who fall short of his word. SALVATION. Would you stop going to the doctor because when you get there you see sick people waiting in office to be seen? No. What's so different about church? Is this not a place of healing? A doctor doesn't turn away the sick because they are sick. God doesn't turn away His children because they fall short. No one is perfect but we ALL need his guidance and love. What better place to seek the medicine (the Holy Ghost) than in God's house.
One more point. If your friends invited you to their house and said I'm throwing a party can you come to my house? You'd go in a minute. God extends an open invitation to all who want to come. No invitation needed. God throws a party Monday through Sunday. In God's house it's a Holy Ghost party. He would love to have you visit in His house sometimes. You'll never go thirsty in God's house. You'll never go hungry and without shelter in God's house. Whose house would you rather be in? You mean to tell me you would turn this down? He asks of only 10% of what he gives to you. In any shape or form. Ohhhh, Watch out!!!! I feel a sermon 'comin on. All this is written in Bible. God stands behind His word. Do your friends?
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