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and  perhaps hundreds  of their  congregates  to the
          coronavirus, within just a few short weeks.

               Although the stakes are high, many leaders are still
          willing to risk the lives of non-family members. Mainly,
          because their  concern for preserving  the  revenue  to
          continue  fueling  their  family  businesses,  is  greater
          than  their concern for the safety of the  members of
          their churches.


          Three (3) Bible Points Concerning Quarantines—
               Now, I realize that there have been men and women
          of God who sincerely believe in their hearts that to carry
          on their assembled worship services, is what God wants.
          But, they are sincerely wrong. We know this because the
          Bible speaks of quarantines.

               This isn’t biblical leadership— Real people are dying.
          Church people are dying. Church leaders are dying! “What
          are you thinking???” God gives us concise instructions on
          how to deal with calamities and pandemics.
               I  don’t even understand  the churches that  had
          skeleton crews to assemble at the church, to present
          praise  worship,  while  the  parishioners  view from
          the  safety of  their  homes.  Now  you’re putting  your
          skeleton crew at risk!

          1. Go Into Your Home And Close The Door—
               These religious leaders had even tried to dictate
          the movement and actions of the coronavirus. They’ve
          been telling their members to disregard the official
          shelter-at-home order, and  to  trust God  to  protect
          them. And, I get that, but the Bible tells us that we
          have  a role or duty concerning  God’s protection
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