[Mhiz Rebecca]

We live in the 21st century where a lot of
things are taken for granted even in the
church.
The church building is a special place of
worship and it requires special behavior.
Though the church is like a home where we
are supposed to feel comfortable, *it’s not an
opportunity for misconduct!*.
The church shouldn’t be a place where
anything goes.
A lot of Christians like to take God’s abundant
grace for granted, being that he is very
merciful.
These days a lot of people conduct themselves
in offensive manners in church. Some engage
in activities that are both distracting and very
annoying. Some do things they wouldn’t try in
their offices or during business meetings
Below are some offensive things some people
do in church. Sure, you would find one or
more you are guilty of.
1. Constantly looking at your wristwatch to
check time:
Most people are guilty of this. Once the sermon
is getting too long, they begin to take glances at
the wristwatch, praying the service would
come to an end quickly.
2. Chewing gums :
Have you ever sat near someone in church who
is chewing gum like a cow chewing cud? You
know how annoying that can be. Some even go
as far as making silly sounds and blowing
bubbles.
3. Receiving calls, pinging and texting :
This is pure disrespect for God! As if it’s not
bad enough that your phone rings out during
service, you will now go ahead to pick the call.
You see some people pinging and texting
during service. This is just so wrong. Would
you be pinging if your boss was talking to you?
God deserves more respect.
4 Wearing party clothes to church:
There are clothes meant for church. You
shouldn’t wear your skimpy and revealing
clothes to church. Just because the church
allows you the freedom to be comfortable
doesn’t mean you have to take it for granted.
5. Taking selfie during service :
This applies to mostly the ladies. They are the
ones who like to take photos of peoples outfit
and hairstyles for fun or because they also
want to make that style.
6. Sleeping and snoring
during sermons: It’s funny when you spot
people sleeping, snoring and falling over their
neighbours. You might be tired and all but try
and keep your eyes open. Its just for a little
while and you will be in your bed.
7. Coming late:
Some people are in the habit of coming to
church when the sermon is about to start or
half way into the service. Some give the excuse
of not being able to get their children ready on
time. During school days, how do you manage
to get them to school before 8a.m.? If you can
get them to school early and if you can get to
your place of work early, you can also get to
church early.
8. Gisting during service :
Most people engage in silly chit-chats while the
service is going on, not paying attention to to
the pastor and end up missing out.
9. Keeping your eyes open during prayers to
watch how others are praying:
Close your eyes and pray your own so that your
miracle doesn’t pass you by. Stop watching
others.
10. Public display of affection:
We understand you love your spouse a lot but
can you keep the petting till you are out of the
church. It could be distracting to those around
you.
11 Reading newspapers and magazines Some
men do this during sermons and prayers. Why
come to church if that can’t wait till you get
home!
12. Jotting the pastor or speaker’s grammatical
errors:
Some people do this to keep themselves busy.
Instead of listening to get the message, they
pay attention to get all the errors the pastor
will make.
Men and brethren would you blow bubbles or
make noise with your gum if you were
standing in a court of law, and in front of a
judge? Would you pick you’re your calls when
your boss is talking to you? If your answer is
no, then you shouldn’t do it in God’s presence.
*God deserves RESPECT and HONOR above
these two examples*
.
Spit out your gum, turn off your cell phone,
check that you’re appropriately dressed and
make the most of the precious little time you
have to spend in the presence of God.