If It Is Not In The Bible

The other night just after I finished praying as I went to lie down a thought came to my mind; actually a series of questions.  One question in particular makes me wonder why a lot of proclaimed Christians do some of the things they do but it is not in the Bible?  When I was a kid my mother had to always go to the church to sing in the choir.  Some Saturday’s my sister and I had to go to choir rehearsal with her.  I remember asking my mom if this entire routine she was doing necessary?  She replied, “Not only is it necessary; you and your sister will also be in the children’s choir.”  She told me that we are supposed to be good Christians and serve the Lord by singing in the choir.  My mom was a great soloist and I and my sister could sing pretty well also.  After I grew older I began to read the Bible for myself.  One thing I noticed was that nothing about serving in a choir was in the scriptures.  I went to my mother and requested that I no longer participate in choir duties.  She was upset, but said it was up to me if I want to serve the Lord like a good Christian is supposed to.  Jesus Christ never mentioned anything about singing in the choir.  Apostle Paul never mentioned anything about singing in the choir.  I chose not to sing in the choir and now I was not serving the Lord as a good Christian; so she thought.  (Ephesians 5:19-20)

It is up to each person to realize and hear from God to understand the way in which to serve him.  People will try to bind you by what THEY have been taught through mans traditions.  I personally choose to follow and worship Jesus Christ.  We must realize that you don’t have go outside of what’s written.  I turn on the television sometimes and see shows that actually have choir competitions.  It makes me wonder what people are really being taught during their church services.  This particular church from Georgia had the nerve to ask members and people not associated with that church to help sponsor them in a national choir competition.  People; let’s get real; there is no such thing of choirs competing against one another in the Bible.  How can people be about The Father’s business if we are wasting time with silly choir competitions?  Someone needs to be praying, healing the sick, raising the dead, casting out demons, and cleansing the lepers.  All of these things are what the saints are supposed to be doing.  (Matthew 10:7-8)

 I heard people discussing another topic dealing with today’s church.  One gentleman said he does not like people who only come to the church for pastor appreciation day, church anniversaries, and any other special church ceremonies, but will not come to regular church services.  “They are hypocrites” is what he called them.  “How are they hypocrites?” I asked.  “None of these things are in the Bible, but you still participate in them also.”  It is people like him that will not understand, so I pray that your mind is one day able to comprehend this.  People it is time for us to get back to the old pathways that Christ Jesus taught us.  Man has come along and added to the Word of God teaching strange doctrines.  Not one person that may read this can find any of that manmade stuff practiced by Christ or any of the Apostles.  Some people will even defend it not fully understanding they have been deceived. 

I am not trying to offend anyone; I am only letting people know the truth.  If it is not in the bible, I will not let my children be taught about the pagan customs of the Easter bunny.  If is not in the Bible, I will not tell my children that some fat jolly man in a red suit gets them their presents or that Christmas is even a holiday that should be practiced by real Christians, for that matter. (Jeremiah 10:2-5 & 1Corithians 12:2)  If it is not in the bible, I’m not going to say its okay for a woman to have the office of a Bishop. (1Timothy 3:1-7)  I hope people are starting to catch on.  Most of everything we celebrate, things we teach our children, places we go and hangout are not in the Bible.  My people get into the word and research it for yourself and pray to God that he sets you free.

AS ALWAYS

IT IS WRITTEN.