Below are some offensive things some people do in church. Sure, you willfind one or more you are guilty of.
1.Constantly checking time: Most people are guilty of this. Once the sermon is getting too long, they begin to take glances at the wristwatch, praying the service would come to an end quickly.
2.Chewing gums: Have you ever sat near someone in church who is chewing gum like a cow chewing cud? You know how annoying that can be. Some even go as far as making silly sounds and blowing bubbles.
3.Receiving calls and texting: This is pure disrespect for God! As if it’s not bad enough that your phone rings out during service, you will now go ahead to pick the call. You see some people pinging and texting during service. This is just so wrong. Would you be pinging if your boss was talking to you? God deserves more respect.
4. Wearing party clothes to church: There are clothes meant for church. You shouldn’t wear your skimpy and revealing clothes to church. Just because the church allows you the freedom to be comfortable doesn’t mean you have to take it for granted.
5.Taking selfie during service: This applies to mostly the ladies. They are the ones who like to take photos of peoples outfit and hairstyles for fun or because they also want to make that style.
6.Sleeping during sermons: It’s funny when you spot people sleeping, snoring and falling over their neighbours. You might be tired and all but try and keep your eyes open. Its just for a little while and you will be in your bed.
7.Coming late: Some people are in the habit of coming to church when the sermon is about to start or half way into the service. Some give the excuse of not being able to get their children ready on time. During school days, how do you manage to get them to school before 8a.m.? If you can get them to school early and if you can get to your place of work early, you can also get to church early.
8.Gisting during service: Most people engage in silly chit-chats while the service is going on, not paying attention to to the pastor and end up missing out.
9.Keeping your eyes open during prayers: This is to watch how others are praying: Close your eyes and pray your own so that your miracle doesn’t pass you by. Stop watching others.
10.Public display of affection: We understand you love your spouse a lot but can you keep the petting till you are out of the church. It could be distracting to those around you.
11.Reading newspapers and magazines: Some men do this during sermons and prayers. Why come to church if that can’t wait till you get home!
12.Jotting the pastor or speaker’s grammatical errors: Some people do this to keep themselves busy. Instead of listening to get the message, they pay attention to get all the errors the pastor will make.
Would you blow bubbles or make noise with your gum if you were standing in a court of law, and in front of a judge? Would you pick your calls when your boss is talking to you? If your answer is no, then you shouldn’t do it in God’s presence. God deserves RESPECT and HONOR above these two examples.
AMEN. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK.
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