Don't Stay Away From Church

Don't Stay Away From Church

"Not forasking the assembling together, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25

I hope you aren't one who makes it a conscious effort to miss church on Sundays! It is important to be with the body of Christ each Lord's Day. I came across this interesting reading:

Don't Stay Away from Church ...

because you are poor. There is no admission charge.
because you are rich. We can help you cure that.
because it rains. You go to work in rain.
because it is hot. So is the golf course.
because it is cold. It's warm and friendly inside.
because no one invited you. People go to the movies without being asked.
because you have little children. What if you didn't have them? We have a well supervised nursery.
because you don't like the preacher. He's human like you.
because your job makes you tired. You may lose your job.
because you have company. Bring them along, they will admire your loyalty.
because you need a little weekend vacation occasionally. It's not good for your soul to vacation from God.
because your clothes are not expensive. Church isn't supposed to be a fashion show.
because our church standard is too high. If you think ours is high, take a look at the Bible's standard!
because you have plenty of time ahead of you to get saved. Are you sure?

What's your reason from staying away from church? Take a moment a reread Hebrews 10:25. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's Keswick.

Digging Deeper: Proverbs 23; Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

Dig This Quote: Christians may not see eye to eye, but they should walk arm in arm.

Determined Digging: Level 1: John 7:38; Level 2: Isaiah 9:6-8

Determined Praying: The best prayers have often more groans that words. John Bunyan