Stop going to church when?

 

Is it ever okay to stop going to church? This question isn't difficult as it may seem, if you think about what scripture says:

  It's imperative that we are in fellowship with believers (the church). But when the quality of the fellowship is smelly as my 18 month's dirty diaper, you may need to stop going to church THERE and find another. Here's things to look for:

1. The great commandment & commissions aren't being exuded by the pastoral leadership and lay leadership of the church. 

2. If the Gospel and its message aren't preached and taught with a willingness to die for it. 

3. If the pastor lacks compassion for the flock, no matter what or how much they talk about him. If he doesn't love them, there's good chance he doesn't love you. 

4. When the worship is an "experience" and just emotional hype, rather than missional in moving you closer to the throne of God. 

5. If money takes higher value, than ministry and missions. 

6. If the Pastor preaches from his soapbox, instead of preaching from the Word. He's ticked with the people about what they are not doing, which leads into the next one.

7. The Pastor ties to be the Holy Spirit. He talks condenscening and hateful from the stage, rather than allowing the Holy Spirit convict and move people to live change. 

8. If they aren't providing you with opportunities to find, use, and cultivate the gifts that God gave you. 

9. If the church brings just happiness or unhappiness, then helping you become Holy. 

These are just a few, but you get the idea. What do you think? Love to hear your thoughts