Some people go to
church out of guilt.
Not exact matches
If, however, they are going
out of a sense
of guilt, shame, and duty, then probably
church attendance is hindering their walk with God rather than helping.
As for a going -
out -
of - business sale, the Post has editorially reminded the leaders that the
churches are not theirs to squander in a spasm
of guilt concocted to improve their public image.
I, myself, have walked
out of a
church service due to overwhelming feelings
of guilt and unbelonging.
Closing down
church as we know it may actually allow the
church of Jesus to rise from the ashes, allowing the people
of God to passionately live
out the love, grace, compassion, and mercy
of Jesus in a world full
of guilt, pain, and fear.