2 days ago
Feeling ignored at church? You’re not the only one. Over the years, I’ve attended several congregations, hoping to find authentic fellowship and genuine friendship. Instead, I’ve encountered cliques—groups that judge based on appearance, job title, or social standing. Church has felt more like a middle-class social club than a humble gathering of believers. People seem more interested in climbing a social ladder than opening their hearts to those around them. Even those who strike up a conversation only offer ten minutes of small talk before and after the service, showing little genuine interest in who you really are. This behavior is not Christian at all.
The problem is that these communities shut out those who don’t fit a specific mold. Many of us walk in hopeful and leave feeling rejected. This isn’t just hurtful—it’s unbiblical. James 2:1 (NIV) says, “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.” Yet favoritism is exactly what happens when churchgoers judge and dismiss people for superficial reasons.
To address this issue, we need a return to genuine fellowship. We must recognize that all are worthy before God, regardless of background or status. Real Christianity calls us to embrace one another with compassion. The solution is to practice love and humility. In John 13:34-35 (NIV), Jesus says, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
True Christian community begins with seeing each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, not as rivals or mere acquaintances. Our goal should be to create a welcoming environment where each person experiences the warmth of sincere fellowship. When we practice godly love, we reflect the heart of Jesus and honor the call to live in unity.
#Faith #ChurchCommunity #LoveOneAnother #Christianity #Prayer #NoFavoritism #Unity ✝️
The problem is that these communities shut out those who don’t fit a specific mold. Many of us walk in hopeful and leave feeling rejected. This isn’t just hurtful—it’s unbiblical. James 2:1 (NIV) says, “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.” Yet favoritism is exactly what happens when churchgoers judge and dismiss people for superficial reasons.
To address this issue, we need a return to genuine fellowship. We must recognize that all are worthy before God, regardless of background or status. Real Christianity calls us to embrace one another with compassion. The solution is to practice love and humility. In John 13:34-35 (NIV), Jesus says, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
True Christian community begins with seeing each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, not as rivals or mere acquaintances. Our goal should be to create a welcoming environment where each person experiences the warmth of sincere fellowship. When we practice godly love, we reflect the heart of Jesus and honor the call to live in unity.
#Faith #ChurchCommunity #LoveOneAnother #Christianity #Prayer #NoFavoritism #Unity ✝️
