Never mind what they say, and free seats in the meeting hall of the church?

But unless the chair can speak? Did themselves inanimate objects have the ability to talk? Of course, virtually, no. But every action has a cause, and each cause has its effect. Therefore we can say that the investigation is a manifestation and an indicator of anything. For example, we all know that our Lord rose from the dead on the first day of the week, so the women who came to the tomb, did not find the body of Jesus (Lk. 24: 1-3). The resurrection of Christ is the reason for the subsequent - the tomb was empty (Lk. 24: 6). The enemies of Christianity never seriously challenged the fact of the empty tomb. And he says the empty tomb of the resurrection, and the tacit recognition of this enemy says - He has risen! ----------------------------------------------- About what can speak or remain silent empty chair in the place of the church congregation? What they show their unemployment? Sometimes the available space at the meeting spoke about the illness of his who usually occupies. There are also a few other objective reasons for which the Christians, even having the desire to be present in the meeting, do not have opportunities. But now we want to speculate on other reasons, such as: non-attendance at the meeting shows that the Christians when for that they have a chance? What they say in such cases they unoccupied chair? ------------------------------------------------------------ They talk about sin. We understand that sin - a violation of God's law, His will (1 Jn. 3: 4). And this is the will of God that Christians gathered to worship Him and to communicate with each other. If a Christian does not attend all the meetings of the church (this is relevant not only to the first day of the week), it is a violation of God's will expressed by specifying not to do: "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together ..." (Heb. 10:25 ). It is very sad that this topic is topical and relevant. For, unfortunately, many Christians take a conscious decision to participate in the worship of only the first day of the week. Please see again Heb. 10:25. Written there be: "Not forsaking the assembling of the first day of the week ..."? In my Bible, the words "on the first day of the week" there. And yours? If not, that means your Bible says the same thing as mine, so we can conclude that if a Christian does not attend church meetings in other established days, so he leaves his collection. What are the consequences of such actions? If we call a spade a spade, it is possible to ask: what are the consequences of sin? Answer - spiritual death (Jas. 1:15). Therefore, those who do not attend all the meetings of the church must repent of his sin and come to God as holy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What else to say chair, unoccupied during worship? They say that in the scale of values ​​of God is not on the 1st place. In sports, second or third place on the podium - a high place of honor. But the service of the Lord - is not a sport. Jehovah expects from his children only acceptable relationship, namely: children must first seek the truth and the Kingdom of the Father (Matt. 6:33). The Holy Spirit through Matthew shows us a priority: the main thing in life is to be the Lord and His will, and so we must strive to take his life for God 1st. The presence or absence of such a commitment has its own expression and manifestation. When a Christian leaves the seat normally occupied by it during worship, empty, that it shows that in his life God - not the most important, and that, unlike Paul, he did not count them but dung for Christ (Phil. 3: 7 -eleven). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sometimes the desire of Christians to go to heaven can be compared to the human desire to get on to university education. For this purpose, the candidate should get a certain number of points, the so-called "pass mark" - at least, in which it can be enrolled for training. It appears that some Christians have established for themselves a "passing grade", at least in the presence of God who "enroll" them into heaven. Very often, attending meetings in the days of the week, except for the first, it remains beyond this minimum. It is obvious that such a "passing grade" is different from the Lord's. The word in Matthew. 6:33 "first" is the equivalent concepts: "the most important thing," "one hundred percent", "first place." A Christian who does not attend all the meetings of the church, has no moral right to God to think and to say that he was "before" seeking the Kingdom of God and the truth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Empty chair in the meeting room speaks of the voluntary renunciation of worship and fellowship with God and the brothers. Obviously, in the case of non-attendance of meetings, a Christian can not take part in the worship of the Lord according to His will. This means that he voluntarily refuses to turn to God in prayer and listen to what God says through His word, using the preacher; This means that a Christian refuses to sing the all-merciful God and praise His goodness; it means giving up the possibility of voluntary sacrifice for God and the rejection of initiation to the sacrifice of Jesus through participation in the Lord's Supper. We have already mentioned the result of sin - a spiritual death, that is, separation from God, the absence of the possibility of spiritual communication. What can be sadder if people become a child of God, voluntarily withdraws from communion with God? You can something be called? Perhaps the worst thing for you may be just the thing if it is you, dear reader, refuse to communicate with God -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together!" Exclaims David, guided by the Holy Spirit (Ps. 132: 1). As well, there are many brothers and sisters who are ready to sign under these words! If they will not even talk about it out loud, anyway, such an attitude will be reflected in the desire to use every opportunity to have a chat with the members of the family of God. The ability to worship together fills the heart with joy and happiness: "I was glad when they said to me:" Come to the house of the Lord "(Ps. 121: 1; see. Also 1 Tim. 3:15). Such an attitude to the possibility of having a community with his brothers - is the natural state of things established by God. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-attendance of meetings shows unwillingness to have fellowship with God and His children, and is a serious symptom of spiritual illness. What do you think, would God desire to have fellowship with Christian after his death, if the life of a Christian voluntarily withdraws from communion with God and those who are in the Lord? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What else can speak unoccupied chair in a meeting room? On the spiritual amnesia. Through the priceless promise Christians have any involvement in the divine nature (2 Pet. 1: 4). But to achieve eternal kingdom in heaven (2 Pet. 1:11), it is necessary to make more promises something of yourself - the effort to bring the qualities that are essential to the achievement of heaven (2 Pet. 1: 5-8). Some of the characteristics - faith, piety (ie the worship of God, piety), brotherly kindness, love. But whether the ratio of these qualities to his brothers, constantly leaving his collection? Can it be said of them that they have a strong faith, worship and love of God, love of brothers? Unfortunately no. But "... who lacks these things is blind, eyes closed, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins" (2 Pet. 1: 9). Unfortunately, not forgetting the fact of his baptism, the brothers sometimes forget the purpose - for what they were baptized. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- His emptiness during assembly seats in the hall spoke about the lack of gratitude. In life it is necessary to fall into a situation where there are reasons to feel a sense of deep gratitude to the people. For example, a person experiences a feeling to the doctor who saved his life. It feels a certain expression. This is a normal, natural situation in relation to the person to whom we owe anything. But think about what Jesus did for us? Could anything at all to have even more money? No, because it is - the price of our eternal life. If we understand this, we must appreciate and be thankful to the Lord, and the best expression of our gratitude - is catering to our Savior. This effort includes the community during the meeting to be a time and a place where going to church. Let us be thankful for the love of God! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Empty seats in worship may also speaks of self-deception. The Apostle Paul exhorts the Christians in Corinth not to be deceived about the possibility to go to heaven to certain categories of people (1 Cor. 6: 9). This points to the possibility that the man may deceive himself. And, unfortunately, it may be relevant to the brothers and sisters who do not attend all the meetings of the church without a good reason, but still do not believe that they have a problem. Even under such circumstances, they still believe that is still primarily looking for the kingdom of God and His righteousness; They say that communion with God and brothers - it's a joy for them. In words, they always remember the sacrifice of Jesus and thank God for their salvation. And if they are sincere in their words, it means that they are deceiving themselves, for their words with deeds. The effects of self-deception - a chair in the meeting room is not occupied on the one hand and on the other - a threat that the same may be a free seat next to God in heaven, prepared for all Christians --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- t is very sad when a child of God takes a conscious decision to sin. This is what happens when Christians choose not to attend meetings on other days except Sunday. Let us remember that when we are out on the worship, the place that we usually occupy, is silent about our righteousness and our desire to seek the kingdom of God first and foremost. It says nothing about our desire to worship God and have fellowship with Him and his brothers in Christ; silent about the soundness of faith and gratitude to God. Brothers and sisters, let us remember that "... do not give up meeting together ..." - this is still God's will, and therefore it is our duty. Therefore, every Christian should be brothers and sisters in the wrong place and at a time when going to the community. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probably many of us have met with advertising to attract potential advertisers. Sometimes it is used the expression: "It could be your advertising." For those who do not attend the church service, there is an opportunity at a time when all will stand before God, to hear relatively heaven: "There might be your place." In the end, we must recognize that the choice to attend or not to attend all the meetings of the church - it's a matter of faith, desire and wisdom. If we have it, what can prevent us from not only make the right choice, but also to implement it? But what choice do you have? Dmitry Galy ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- financial support for translator liqpay.com +38063 2875283