Is it a sin to miss Church on Sunday?

[JustAFollower]

Hello guys! I am currently enduring final exam period in university and for the past two weeks I felt kinda burnout that I just want to stay home and get some studying and good rest on Sunday. So I chose to miss church for the past two weeks. I know God forgives me and is always with me no matter what. I still pray about my sins thorughtout the week even though I don't attend Sunday service. But sometimes I still feel guilty for not attending church to pray about the sins I have comitted thorughout the week. So, are there any verses that talk about the importance of attending church. Keep in mind that I am a pretty new Christians. God bless!

 

[peanutbutter12]

Nah, mate. A church is not a building you go to. A church is the body in a whole; all the people. I've not been to a "church" in over a year for personal reasons. But I do have my church that I learn and teach with.

While it's better to go to church to worship/learn, there are other places you can do those things.

CJ

 

[boilerblues]

It's not a sin to miss church on a Sunday, but God does tell us that it's very important to remain connected to the body of believers.

Heb. 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Heb. 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Heb. 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

There are times I skip church because I know that I need some one on one time with God, I need some rest and time to myself (being primarily an introvert I need time along to recharge). I think it's healthy to take a break for a little while sometimes, there are times church can be more of a distraction to our relationship with God. However, I don't think those times should be for long and if we're not spending that time seeking to address the things in our life that we feel led to stay away from church to address, then our time away from church is just sliding away from where we should be.

In regard to classes, I lead a house church with a number of college students. They miss due to various things. If they're gone here and there I understand, if they miss consistantly I become concerned.

Also keep this in mind, going to church and spending some time focused on God with other believers may be a good study break and help recharge to dive back into studying.

In regards to TarraSin's post, I don't think being away from church for that long is a wise thing. You mention being connected with some people, who and in what way? Pastors and elders have been placed by God to shepherd the flock, if you are not in the care of shepherds I would encourage you to consider rejoining the flock for your benefit and theirs.

 

[Periann]

I agree with the above poster. Ive only recently started attending church because all the churches that are around my area are Catholic and don't hold services in English. Recently Ive started attending just because its nice to be among fellow believers and there is also time for prayer and Holy Communion. I dont think its a sin to miss, but its better for you if you dont.

 

[vibrant]

do remember to financial support your church through tithes and offerings though.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Yes it is a sin. You're going to hell. Enjoy it, ****er.

 

[get bent]

dude you are one sinner. i hope you come under the wrath of god, he will hate you for not visiting his house.....i will tell him that u mean well and do not mean to offend him only to just **** on his grave.

 

[Peter_in_Christ]

No, it's not at sin... but for some people, the longer they are without fellowship with other Christians, meeting up, pray for one another and etc, they start to drift of course... also the trust factor in God and not to worry about your future.

I have some friends who regretted not getting involved with other Christians because they thought they did not have the time for it, but it turns out that if you make the time available it happens. Time do past by quickly when ever you look back... what would you do if this was you last day on earth and Jesus returned all of a sudden? Kind of puts things into perspective...

Just a thought.

Peter

 

[Grunt]

Well I haven't been to church since Easter. I decided to leave my church because there's no one there in my age range, and I'm not going to mess with looking for a new one until the summer.

 

[halifaxhoney]

I'm currently looking for a new church as well. I try to come to CF alot. I don't really know many other believers.

 

[God's_Leading _Lady]

I'm currently looking for a new church as well. I try to come to CF alot. I don't really know many other believers.

Pray and God will lead you to a sound church. He did it for me.

 

[holo]

What you think of as church is actually the congregation. The church is you and me. Gather as often as you like or see fit.

 

[Holdinfourth]

Is it a sin to miss church on Sunday?

It depends on what your priorities are. If you are putting things ahead of God to miss out on His day then yes it is a sin. (this is just my opinion) But it does say that we are are to put Christ ahead of all things. How much time are you spending in the word and daily prayer? If your personall relationship with Christ is satisfying, then missing church on sunday is not a sin. However, it is better to be active in the body of Christ, and a good Bible based church. The congregation there will help you learn more and will be a great source of encouragement, and guidance along the path God is leading you down.

 

[peanutbutter12]

In regards to TarraSin's post, I don't think being away from church for that long is a wise thing. You mention being connected with some people, who and in what way? Pastors and elders have been placed by God to shepherd the flock, if you are not in the care of shepherds I would encourage you to consider rejoining the flock for your benefit and theirs.

I have my reasons for not going and they are quite justifyable in their own sense. I have my own places of "fellowship". But that is another conversation for another time.

CJ

 

[SOLDOUT4HIM]

I agree. Definately not a sin. But missing church can effect you in a negative spiritual fashion. I know it does me.

 

[Rivard]

God reads your heart.

If you're missing church and you're thinking: "oh yeah great I don't have to go" than yes, it is.

If you're really sad and you wished you could have gone, then it is not.

my opinion

 

[Lovesherald]

Missing church has never been a sin. However, the Bible does mention not to forsake the assembly. The Bible also says to remember the Sabbath and keept it holy. There are many ways to do that.

Jesus said himself that "man was not made for Sabbath, but Sabbath for man."

Yet, Jesus was at the synagogue every service. So, basically anywhere that you receive the word of God is church to me. I can sit at home read my Bible and praise God and I'm at church. I still talk and get together with other Christians.

No, I don't go to church--still searching for a Bible-based one. Go figure!

 

[tamtam92]

I don't think it's a sin... but i don't think it's good for you either. Because as it was said before, it's good for your spiritual growth to be with other believers, it fills you with "energy" to spend the week in an unfriendly environment.
I think it's also about compromise. What are your priorities in life ? Are they God's, or do you prefer to have good results at school ? In your case, i surely would have gone to church, because i can't feel well without going, and i know that God blesses those who want to please him above all. Even if it's not a "sin", God can't bless you for that (that's my opinion). Yeah, to me it's a question of priority.

 

[DailyBlessings]

I certainly hope not- I've missed the last two weeks!

One of my favorite hymns goes thus:

Built on the Rock the Church doth stand,
Even when steeples are falling;
Crumbled have spires in every land,
Bells still are chiming and calling,
Calling the young and old to rest,
But above all the soul distrest,
Longing for rest everlasting.

Surely in temples made with hands,
God, the Most High, is not dwelling;
High above earth His temple stands,
All earthly temples excelling.
Yet He whom heavens cannot contain
Chose to abide on earth with men,
Built in our bodies His temple.

We are God’s house of living stones,
Builded for His habitation;
He through baptismal grace us owns
Heirs of His wondrous salvation.
Were we but two His name to tell,
Yet He would deign with us to dwell,
With all His grace and His favor.

 

[PuppyforChrist]

I don't think missing church is a sin. I missed church a few weeks ago because I was pretty sick that morning.

For me, I only miss church if I absolutly have a legitiment reason to miss it, like being real sick, which doesn't happen too often for me because I HATE missing church.

I agree with the people that have been saying it depends on the situation. When I missed church because I was sick, I felt bad for missing it. I really wanted to go.

However, if I wasn't sick and I was missing church all because I wanted to sleep more for example, then yeah, I'm pretty sure God wouldn't be too happy with me. He's not going to write down on a clipboard that I missed church for a bad reason though. He'll forgive me if I ask him to, he just won't be too thrilled.

But the point is, I believe church is like feeding the hungry spirits of God inside of us all.

Now if one doesn't attend church because he or she is still looking for one that he or she feels good with, that is a different story. At least the person is trying. Those who don't go to church because it to them is "boring" or "too long" etc, that's a little on the selfish side I think. At least in my opinion.

And for the record, I've never missed a day of church all because I wanted to sleep late. Just using that as an example.