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Kevin Aleshire
08-22-2009, 08:37 AM
Is it wrong to go fishing on sunday instead of going to church??
Is it wrong to go fishing on sunday instead of going to church??
:D
kelso
08-22-2009, 10:06 AM
Everyone knows that the JESUS was a fisher of men. He could catch fish when know one could. He if anyone would and will understand. Go fishing and on your way say a little prayer.:excited:
shinnookums
08-22-2009, 10:16 AM
I've been doing a lot of that since I started working saturdays. It would certainly be hypocritical of me to tell you not to. However, if the Holy Spirit is convicting you than you probably already know the answer.
Where in the Bible does it say that Sunday is a holy day?
Its too bad we don't read it much (this includes me). NO wonder we're both confused. God bless you brother.
Isaiah 58:
13 If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath
and from doing as you please on my holy day,
if you call the Sabbath a delight
and the LORD's holy day honorable,
and if you honor it by not going your own way
and not doing as you please or speaking idle words,
14 then you will find your joy in the LORD,
and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land
and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob."
The mouth of the LORD has spoken.
shinnookums
08-22-2009, 01:09 PM
I believe his point was fishing as opposed to worship at his church. Please don't turn this into a denominational thread or the mods will pull it.
happybrew
08-22-2009, 02:26 PM
Why not do both? A lot of churches have an evening service on either Saturday or Sunday. And there are churches in towns near the fishing spots. All it takes is a little bit of looking.
Our family often goes to Mass in the evening because we have the whole day to get ready, rather than trying to get the whole brood up and out the door by a certain time.
feisty's wife
08-22-2009, 03:13 PM
Is it wrong to go fishing on sunday instead of going to church??Church is where you make it...preferably on the river.I go very occasionally, to make The Wife happy,but prefer the river,though church is a great place to sleep:D
Why not do both? A lot of churches have an evening service on either Saturday or Sunday. And there are churches in towns near the fishing spots. All it takes is a little bit of looking.
Our family often goes to Mass in the evening because we have the whole day to get ready, rather than trying to get the whole brood up and out the door by a certain time.
:yeahthat: Sat evening mass is what I do,:)
Rbannerson
08-22-2009, 05:29 PM
There is no man that can tell you the answer, it is between you and God.
There are many men/women who think they have the answer.
Anybody that would think they know the answers to questions between any other person and God are mislead.
They can tell you what they think is the answer for them personally and that is where it stops.
I am not saying pastors or priests can not teach and guide you but they have no way to know your answers.
A lot of people already know their answer but will sometimes look to others to find the answer they want to hear but you will know what Gods answer is.
God always answers prayer, just sometimes he says no and people think he did not answer because the answer is not what they wanted.
Personal conviction can happen in many many different ways from small to great.
I've been doing a lot of that since I started working saturdays. It would certainly be hypocritical of me to tell you not to. However, if the Holy Spirit is convicting you then you probably already know the answer.
I agree 100%
DAB
Poindexter
08-22-2009, 10:07 PM
I go Thursday nights during the summer and fall when we're fishing a lot. I think God would understand.
IMHO, if YOU think that you should not fish on Sundays then I would say no you should not fish on Sundays. With that said, You might find a Church that has a Saturday evening service.
I fish / hunt / Ect. on Sundays at times as our Church has a Saturday eve service.
Read
Colossians 2:16
DAB
Grantspastor
08-24-2009, 07:41 AM
It's not wrong...unless:
1. There are no fish in the river
2. I am preaching :)
rimrock
08-24-2009, 08:51 PM
Is it wrong to go fishing on sunday instead of going to church??
Do you mean not going to church at all at anytime, not going to church on Sunday itself but do go another day of the week, or something else? It would depend...I am not clear on what you're asking.
Here Fishyfishy
08-26-2009, 03:34 PM
It's not wrong...unless:
1. There are no fish in the river
2. I am preaching :)
I guess that takes care of it... I thought it was grants pasture though?
elkgunner
08-26-2009, 03:40 PM
It's not wrong...unless:
1. There are no fish in the river
2. I am preaching :)
Preach it!!
elkgunner
08-26-2009, 03:43 PM
I love my church and my brothers at church, however I am not at all ashamed to miss a meeting during a hunting season.
We have great freedom in our savior, including the freedom to miss an occasional service without feeling guilt. Besides, maybe you can make some friends who are not believers and take them with you to church.:wink:
fishnhuntnfool
09-02-2009, 02:23 PM
Church, what is that? 4+ walls and a building. Church isn't about the building or the meeting or the pastor. I'm grateful for pastor's and the position God has placed them in, but here's a few verses that might clarify some things:
Matthew 18:20 (NIV)
(Jesus Speaking) For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.
Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.
I would have to say if you miss a church service here and there but are still being edified through the reading of the Word and with other brothers in Christ... miss as long as you don't feel the conviction of the Holy Spirit on your heart.
johndeeregreen
09-02-2009, 09:59 PM
Don't try to fit God into your schedule.
robbiek
09-03-2009, 02:26 PM
[/COLOR][/B]I agree 100%
DAB
well put!!!
STRUTTIN-1
09-05-2009, 07:18 PM
It's not wrong...unless:
1. There are no fish in the river
2. I am preaching :)
NIIIIIce>:applause:
Fish or no fish.......It could be a great thing.
I believe a place of worship is where you honestly feel close to the Lord.
Alot of times it is on a moutin.Or on the river.Most time I feel and get more while on the secluded water that roars or trinkles as my thoughts and prayers do.It seems to erase the noise and polution of everyday life and I am able to focuse on what God created NOT man.It allowes me to get back to a quite time for him and I.It clears the brain of nonsence clutter.It makes it all real.
When is the sabith day?It is the day you from your heart and soul give thought and thanx to the Lord.
Hopefully you do not what till a sabith day to be with the Lord.Talk frequently allow your self a couple times a day to absorb the truely Unique and awsome gift of love he offers and extends to you.
And if you are any kind of loving and recetive human.You will only smile and bask in the glory of his love.It will fill your body with a warmth,,,,,THEN brother the feeling you just recieved will answer your question.:pray:
Reel Fun Fish'n
09-18-2009, 06:27 PM
Is it wrong to go fishing on sunday instead of going to church??
NO!
so.santiam2
09-18-2009, 06:55 PM
It's not wrong...unless:
1. There are no fish in the river
2. I am preaching :)
12pulls
09-18-2009, 08:27 PM
Is it wrong to go fishing on sunday instead of going to church??
What about the other days of the week? All he asks us is to set aside one day for him. If it is on an occasional basis probably not (as long as it doesn't become a problem). Why not ask your minister or spiritual mentor the question? I certainly wouldn't place fishing above spiritual and eternal needs.
Hondo
09-18-2009, 11:26 PM
I believe church is where you make it, because God is in your heart!
I know fishing is good for my soul; I have fellowship with nature as often as possible, and call it good. :bearhug:
slamminsalmon
09-22-2009, 05:34 AM
My thoughts...
As I have been continually humbled and refined by God my love for my church (the people in it) has exploded. I am now at the point where I don't WANT to miss church! However when I do it is good for my soul as I see evidences of him all over his creation when I am fishing. When I am on the river I feel like it is just God and I. It has become a more spiritual experience and not just physical.
Serve your convictions! God will lay on your heart what you should do, just stop to listen, and pray often. When walking in step with his will life not only make more sense but it really becomes an incredible adventure.
He has a plan for you all!!
slamminsalmon
09-22-2009, 05:56 AM
also...
Don't underestimate God's plan for you in your church family. Many times I did not want to go (our church starts at 9 am!) yet my convictions led me to attend. God has always faithfully revealed why. Either the sermon is timely for me, someone has a word of encouragement, or someone needed to hear something from me.
The body is just that, a body. It is meant to be connected. There are many times to get rest or go enjoy life outside of church. Just don't get so used to it you do not feel like you ever need to go. The body then becomes disconnected and no longer works as the Lord intended. I have found in my experiences it is almost always not the message that is needed as much as the lifting up of one another. We need each other for growth!
Also the people outside the church are supposed to somehow get a picture of Christ and His love by the way the church people love and serve eachother. This is a huge problem with all our divisions and individualistic liefstyles. We need to get back to being the body.
It is hard to believe that God can use YOU to bless/encourage/correct/humble and exhort another brother. But that is part of His plan and we need to place ourselves in areas where we are prepared to be used by God. Fishing is such a gift and we all love it...but we are part of something far greater!! May we not forget the amazing God who love us, who invites us to take part in something that is beyond our comprehension. His plan is set and nobody can stop it...but we can choose to take part in it and be used in ways we cannot fathom.
I used to think it was odd and crazy that others would actually praise God for their interaction with me. Now I can see his hand on my family and those around me. Be ready to change your plans for God's anytime!!
Rbannerson
09-22-2009, 08:34 AM
Don't try to fit God into your schedule.
Very wise words here.There are a bunch of posts here that fit these words.
Now, everything I say from here on is MY opinion and how I interpret the things I believe, nothing more or less.
If you have convinced yourself that church is where and what you choose, you need to have a good listen to God and stop trying to talk yourself into believing what your saying.
It's not up to me nor is it my responsibility to convince any of you on anything.
Church never was about a building, the building is just a place to gather.
Christ is the church. People gather in order to help keep them refreshed and to have fellowship with like minded people.
There are guidlines set for each religion( God never made religion, man did.)
When you substitute anything for God, you are wrong.
If you allow anything to come between you and God, you are wrong.
You don't need a bunch of people online to tell you what to do, that's your job to figure out and talk to God about.
People telling people what to do and how to do it is why we have 1000's of different religions in this world, with only one God.
There are not many Gods, there is one and that is your God.
Good luck to you in finding the truth.