Is it mandatory that we sit under a pastor?
Q: Is it mandatory that we sit under a pastor?
I’m currently visiting churches. I’m not a member. But I’m saved. I’ve been saved for years. I was a member of a church but changes in my family (death of my mom) has caused me to leave my home church. Quite frankly it’s emotionally hard for me to attend that church because of grief. I cry everytime I visit. So now I’ve mainly been visiting churches. I’m hesitant on joining one of them because I feel they’re too legalistic. They base salvation on wearing long skirts that drag to the ground. I’ve never backslid. But my dad and brother treat me like I’m not saved. Both of them said because I’m not under a pastor that it will be difficult to stay saved. And theyve got some nerve. Both of them struggle in their flesh. I can’t tell you how many people are living backslidden sitting right up in church every Sunday. I plan to just move my membership somewhere. The pastor at the church I’ve mainly been attending isn’t very friendly and most of the members aren’t. I felt so defeated after my conversation, even lhad severe back spasms that I almost collapsed. I feel it was from stress. I haven’t spoken to my dad or brother since Saturday. Pray for my strength in the Lord.
A: If your saved it's eternal. There are many false converts in churches who try to dash your faith, and false teachers who are wolves or are very uneducated in Scripture.
Yes its mandatory as a part of Christian life to be in a church. It is not optional. It is good you were trying to find a church, but membership at one local church is vital. It is unfathomable for a believer to not be in one as part of the body of Christ.
We all sin and fall short, we won't attain perfection until we enter eternity. Scripture tells us how to battle and conquer sin as a believer. I can guarantee you have sin in your life you are unaware of that also neds addressing and conquering. We all do.
Hope this helps.
God bless
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