Do you think Two Church services a month is enough?

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by OGIA

I can answer a hearty "YES!" to this.

There are many "groups" who minister to the sick and poor, as our Lord did. But, they do very little, if nothing, for these folks spiritually. Unfortunately, they don't know what being born again entails, so I guess they assume these sick and hurting are going to be saved since "God would never send them to hell" (no matter what the reason is that got them to where they are).

These same groups are sometimes isolated and do not even attend a church. They think that their ministry is only in feeding and clothing. They have no concept of ministering to and being ministered to by a local body, something just as important in Paul's writings as ministering to the poor.

I can say all of that because I know from experience. I've gotten in with a group like this. I pray to God that I can give them something eternally beneficial (not only for themselves, but for those they serve), because they have certainly shown me a true servant's heart in the time I've been with them!

And that is why we need balance! We need to do both! As James said "15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. "

We need both! But I honestly believe that you need to love people UNCONDITIONALLY beyond just wanting to save them. You need to love them whether or not they ever accept the Gospel. Some people are hardened and bitter and it may take years or they may never change. It is just as much a sin to ignore their spiritual needs as it is to ignore their physical needs. That's why we need to do both.