Bible and double standards, Preachings

thank you so much for responding. i m happy that at least one person has agreed to my point. People are simply afraid that if they do not attend church God would punish. the preachers and priests are the biggest sinners. they are making religion as business. some preachers sell prayer requests form.. why do they need to buy prayer request forms? i would say that once you have tasted the goodness of the lord, there is no need for preachers. God would talk to you, if you listen to him. thank you so much for quoting the bible verse. every Sunday the preacher teach only what they want the people to know about GOD and if you see they teach the same thing all over again. Different preachers have different views about God. i would say search within yourself.. God would speak to you directly if you search within yourself.. i hope people realizes it. i really appreciate your response. thank you

You are welcome. Like you I speak to God as I would to my best friend but I also regard Him as truly my Heavenly Father and I am so comforted by the personal relationship I have with him. I speak to Him often throughout the day when something crosses my mind.

well, i did read bible, was regular to church, attending all retreats, prayer meetings everything that that a proper christian would do. why don't yo all get the statement.. i trust him God, believe Him, love Him, i speak to Him, respect Him. i was referring to the preachers and we are following what our ancestors followed and thought us. religion has become more of an habit and practice rather a good relationship with God. should be told that God really answers my prayers, and he has been saving me from all the tough times. and i can still feel his presence inside of me, giving me wisdom and the protection from evil. i m a person who learns from my mistakes. i stumble, fall, i learn from it and i never do that again in my life. I do not claim myself as holy, faithful, religious person. i have a relatives who talk about God and religion,reads bible, attends church, leads worship, fast and pray, . but disrespects his own parents. He is least bothered about his own father who is old. when he came to visit my house, my grandpa was sick and we were really struggling for money at that time..we were not able to pay bills. my grandma asked him some money, but he said he don't have any money, the next day he bought a bag full of christian VCDs and Cd's which is worth a lot of money. my grandma was so upset, she asked a help for the first time, he refused to offer his help. but he had money to get all those bunch of CDs. My grandma really helped him a lot when he was sick and had an head injury. we didn't expect anything from him back. however, we didn't that he didn't have that heart to offer a help. i have seen a drunker preacher beats his wife, a preacher who gets money from poor people instead of helping them. i can go on and on about it. i don't want an argument to start here and i completely respect your understanding and views about religion and God. thank you!

yeah,those writings reflects society at that time. Gossiping is natural thing for women even now. so probably that could be true. so men would have over looked at it. People in the society make it so difficult and women. thanks for the explanation.

you are exactly right..! that is what i have telling here.. that why don't they have such helping nature.. they are so self centered. what is the point of talking about religion where ever they go when they don have the quality that Jesus has. i believe that if we live an example by supporting, helping, being kind, and that shows a true Christian. i m happy that you are having a personal relationship with God.. i also talk to God..as you say, Most religious people seem to be judgmental.. thanks for sharing your views. i appreciate it. good luck. God is Always kind to his people. we are His Children. we love Him and His people..

I am also a Christian. I do attend church quite regularily however – I can only read my Bible online due to a severe vision impairment. People are taught to judge others by “The Church” – sorry to say. It was that way in Jesus’ day as well, and “those” are the folks that he scolded in the hardest manner, because they were in effect saying that we should all be doing what they’re doing to be “good” Christians. Not all preachers are bad – or self-absorbed. I have a marvelous pastor, and money is the least thing he talks about. And – he lives to the fullest what he teaches us. In the Bible in Hebrews 10:25 it says to forsake not the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is, but so much the more as we see the day approaching. Most teach that this is a mandate for absolute church attendance – but it is not. It simply shows us that we are to be involved in gatherings where Christians are – whether in church – home groups – friends meeting for lunch or prayer or a Bible study, etc. These ARE all gatherings together, are they not? I have an online email Bible study that I send out the first of each month. I stay with the Bible, and try to keep it brief and informational. One can join or quit, as they desire. We learn about many things, and lately have dealt with some of the comments raised here. If you’re interested, email me at studyonline@jps.net Just put the word “Join” in the subject line. Lastly there is a good book out by J. Lee Grady, called “10 Lies That The Church Tells Women.” It is a very good teaching, and shows what the real truth is about some of what you have mentioned above. Have a great week Classy Cat

you have given the right explanation.. you got my discussion right and gave the right answer. thank you so much! good luck!