Key Verse: Verse 15 - “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Key Words: If ye love me
By now I am sure you realize that we stress the importance of church attendance. We do believe it is a vital part of every Christian’s life. There are a number of reasons why we believe that our church attendance is of the utmost importance.
First of all, church attendance is a demonstration of my Christianity. In Acts 11:26 we are told that the followers of Christ were called Christians first in Antioch, and the reason for that was because of their steadfastness in attending church.
Secondly, church attendance is a way I can demonstrate my desire to grow spiritually. Certainly the church is a place where I can be fed the Word of God, and it is that Word which produces spiritual growth in my life (I Peter 2:2).
Thirdly, church attendance is a way of sharing my life with others. 1) Acts 2:42 – we have fellowship with others, 2) Acts 2:42 – we can pray for others, and 3) Acts 4:32-35 – we can share with others.
Fourthly, church attendance is a demonstration of my obedience to the Word of God. We are told in Hebrews 10:25 not to forsake “the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is….” This verse is not a request by God, but rather a command.
Fifthly, church attendance is a demonstration of my love for God. Church attendance, as we have already seen, is a command of God; but it goes beyond that. We are told in John 14:15, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” So my church attendance (along with other things) is a demonstration of my love for God.
So why do we stress the importance of church attendance? Because it is the right thing to do and, besides that, we are concerned about you spiritually!
What to do:
✞Remember, your church attendance is a living message to others.
Dr. Mike Rouse
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