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Have I lost the Sabbath?

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Many go for the children, or business contacts. In reality there are very few real Christians at church. It is a big problem as preachers are going for numbers for a variety of reasons. I find Christians abandoning the organized church for that reason. It simply isn't about God any more. Very sad indeed.

I like CS Lewis' idea of "good infection". He says that if you get close to Christ, for any reason, you can't help but be infected with His love and message. I applaud people who go to church, no matter their reasons. I am thankful when my teenaged son, full of attitude, sits in the pew with me. I celebrate when my son has just a little less attitude and shows love to his sister. I pray they are all infected one day. Only God knows what's really in anyone's heart. I will not be the judge.
 
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