Elohim shomri is the name for God the protector. It is the name that you call out when you pray for protection. It is the name you call out to seek joy in the midst of fear. It is a name that should be taken seriously when you are seeking God.
Church is something of controversy. There are different religions. There are different fractions within the religion. You find what you believe in, then you still have to find a church within your religion that follows that belief. It is kind of like dating in the fact that it takes work. It can be hard to find a church that upholds all that the Bible holds the church responsible for. It is partially personal responsibility, but it is also corporate.
Attending a church service is a privilege. Not all places in the world will allow their people to come together to hear and discuss the Bible. Being able to attend should be treated as such. At the same time the leaders should pray over protection of the church and do all they can to make sure it holds fast to the Bible's guidelines. FYI, it will not make them popular.
God values His people coming together as one to worship Him. He will protect them. Church is the closest thing we have to Heaven on Earth. That is why we are all responsible for making it Holy. Judgment stands at the church, but so does peace, prosperity, and joy.
Psalms 121
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