US Christians Urged to Cancel Church Services and Help the Poor

Food stamps use is up because of all the illegal Mexicans abusing a system already greatly abused by too many legal Americans. That may sound harsh, but it is the truth. Statistics need to be cited carefully and not recklessly just to "prove a point". Also, the Bible makes a point that believers are not to foresake assembling together. When Christians meet together it is their opportunity to worship God, to hear the Word of God preached and taught, to stir each other to holy living and works of service among other things. Helping the poor should spring forth from a congregation because of their proper assembly not done instead of it. If a congregation is not helping the poor then maybe they just need new leadership. No true Christian organization encourages Christian believers to forsake their public assemblies. I smell another spirit in play.

Our small church here in the state of Washington has done "Faith in Action" once and plans to do it again soon. It made a significant impact for Christ on our community and was a great way to worship God.

I think the title of this article might be considered misleading by some -- Faith in Action doesn't actually "close churches." Participating churches gather on a Sunday morning then move out into the community (rather than staying inside the four walls). And many churches (like ours) have a special celebration service later.

So really, God isn't being robbed of honor. Rather I think our worship is enhanced and He is pleased with the results of his children serving people in their community.

I would remind us all to give to God what is God and give to man what is mans. Saying that we should take our honor from God and give it to sevice seems to strike me as a story that Jesus told us. I would say that we should honor God in all that we do because we are and epistle of Christ work. Also don't let your right and know what the left is doing. If you find someone in need take care of it yourself rather than waiting for some type of approval from a Pastor or Ministry leader. Bless us all as we take up our cross and follow Jesus and his example.