Large Chuch versus Small Church

I seek a few different things when attending a church. As with any church, the number one priority must be that the church is bible based. That means the complete bible. Some churches are off base and are structured by their policies and traditions. See Matthew 15:3 and Colossians 2:8.

So when seeking a church, make sure they are teaching the bible and not traditions. If ever in question, ask God to show you the truth and seek His scripture for the truth. If still in question, ask the pastor to show you scripture that backs up what he said. As with anyone who quotes a scripture, read a few scriptures a head and following the quoted scripture. Some people tend to take one single scripture and twist its meaning.

I can give you an example. I hear people say all the time that the bible says that money is the root of a evil. The bible does not say that at all. This is what it states:

1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

So what the bible really states is that the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. That is putting money (or anything) before God. God must always come first in our life.

The church musty also teach the complete bible. A church can teach what the bible states, but they use discretion on what they teach. They avoid touchy topics such as homosexuality, adultery and  so forth. A church that does not teach the complete bible is not a bible based church. Find a different church.

I also seek meeting christian friends or a good church where I feel welcome. Think about the church you attend now. In the first year did you meet at least 10 new friends? By friends I mean someone you started to socialize with outside of the church.

When I attend a small church for the first time, the current members come up to me and they introduce their self to me. They also welcome me. I get that every time.

But when I attend a large church, I have yet to ever have that happen. The Christian social bond is not in large churches. This is just my opinion but I would rather attend a small church. I think some believe that large congregations equal a good church. That is not always the truth. As I already mentioned, what makes a good church is a bible based church and one that has a good christian welcome.