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 True to a point.

"and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near."  (Hebrews 10:24-25)

The Bible does say we are to assemble together, to disciple others, etc.  "And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart."  (Ecclesiastes 4:12)  We are not to be lone wolves.  

It is true; however, that many organized churches have become corrupted and that we shouldn't blindly trust any man that says we have to follow or obey them.  No matter how "good" a man seems, his words and actions should be tested by the Bible.

Just because some church leaders have ben corrupted doesn't mean we should avoid the church altogether.