I have felt the same way for soo long! I hate religion but I love Christ. I go to church occasionally but there is so much more to it than that! I hate churches today... the try to push their own agenda with out using scriptures in the right context... it's all about money, drawing a crowd, and a social gathering anymore.
Then don't GO to THAT church. Find another. Not all churches are all prosperity doctrine or money-seeking or crowd-pleasing.
BUT, know this: churches DO need money. They're not self-funding. There is a staff to pay for.
As for abusing the scriptures, make sure you are in the right and not just bucking God's rider. Just because you don't like the message, doesn't mean it is wrong. Study and know the scripture yourself. Read extensively what theologians have written on every verse, get a few different commentaries, and pray on it. No preacher will ever get it 100%, but you should make sure...
Then don't GO to THAT church. Find another. Not all churches are all prosperity doctrine or money-seeking or crowd-pleasing.
BUT, know this: churches DO need money. They're not self-funding. There is a staff to pay for.
As for abusing the scriptures, make sure you are in the right and not just bucking God's rider. Just because you don't like the message, doesn't mean it is wrong. Study and know the scripture yourself. Read extensively what theologians have written on every verse, get a few different commentaries, and pray on it. No preacher will ever get it 100%, but you should make sure you're under one that doesn't preach complete heresy.
I have felt the same way for soo long! I hate religion but I love Christ. I go to church occasionally but there is so much more to it than that! I hate churches today... the try to push their own agenda with out using scriptures in the right context... it's all about money, drawing a crowd, and a social gathering anymore.
Then don't GO to THAT church. Find another. Not all churches are all prosperity doctrine or money-seeking or crowd-pleasing. BUT, know this: churches DO need money. They're not self-funding. There is a staff to pay for. As for abusing the scriptures, make sure you are in the right and not just bucking God's rider. Just because you don't like the message, doesn't mean it is wrong. Study and know the scripture yourself. Read extensively what theologians have written on every verse, get a few different commentaries, and pray on it. No preacher will ever get it 100%, but you should make sure...
Then don't GO to THAT church. Find another. Not all churches are all prosperity doctrine or money-seeking or crowd-pleasing. BUT, know this: churches DO need money. They're not self-funding. There is a staff to pay for. As for abusing the scriptures, make sure you are in the right and not just bucking God's rider. Just because you don't like the message, doesn't mean it is wrong. Study and know the scripture yourself. Read extensively what theologians have written on every verse, get a few different commentaries, and pray on it. No preacher will ever get it 100%, but you should make sure you're under one that doesn't preach complete heresy.