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Why
should I go to church?
The Bible says that we should not forsake "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," (Heb. 10:25). It is wise to go to
church because that is where we can go to hear the word of God preached
and to experience the friendship of other believers.
It is very important that we hear the word of God. The
Bible says, "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth. It
shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and
without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it," (Isa. 55:11). Also, "For the
word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword,
and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints
and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart,"
(Heb. 4:12). The word of God, when it is
preached, presents to us the truth that the Lord wants us to know. We
need to hear the word of God presented to us, analyzed, and applied to our
lives so that we can live better, accomplish what God desires for us, and
can bring glory and honor to Him.
The other very good reason mentioned above for going to
church is to experience friendship with other Christians. We need
friends in order to be well balanced and healthy. Also, in church
we discover opportunities to serve and be served. Therefore, we
learn to apply what is taught out of God's word and then we learn to
extend it to others outside the church.
Also, in church we share in the successes and failures
of others and learn how the Lord has worked in the lives of other
people. In this we are encouraged. Remember, God did not
make us to be alone. We need the friendship of other believers.
So, you should go to church because that is where you
can hear the word of God explained and applied to your life, see how God
works in people's lives, and experience the friendship of others.
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