Should I not attend church?

Is it selfish of one who is trying to protect ones family by not attending service or ones responsibilities within ones church? Even though one misses ones church family one is not able to put ones family in the crossfire of others at church. And though ones spirit is broken yet standing firm on HIS WORD with what one has been taught by ones church family and that is how one continues thier calling but in a different home. Is it considered selfish?

My Answer:

This is a hard one to answer.  There are so many variables and so many relational issues that I do not know about that I feel like any answer I give will be incomplete.  It sounds like you have some real relational issues with people in your church!  Let me ask you a few questions…

(1) Have you sat down with the people that you have issues with?

(2) Have you done everything possible to make the relationships work?

(3) Have you forgiven the people who have wounded you?

(4) Have you allowed leaders to come in and try and counsel you through the issues?

(5) Have you repented of any sin that you or your family has committed?

I would say that the word of God puts High value on relationships and church unity.  It should not be something that we should write off easily.  I would say you need to fight hard for restoration.  If I can help on a more personal level you can e-mail me and I will do what I can.  All and all I always encourage people to fight hard for relationships.