A few good reasons
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November 2, 2008 (Sunday)
You may say I go to church because I am the pastor and I have no choice. I like to think I go to church for the same reasons all the worshipers should have. What are those reasons? Why do I go to church?
I go to church because church attendance is a source of spiritual strength. The Lord meets us there (Matt 18:20), and He is the source of our spiritual strength. He also goes home with us when the worship service is over.
I go to church because church attendance is a source of Bible knowledge, especially if I attend the Sunday School, where the Bible is discussed with fellow Christians. Every pastor and church should make it a goal to teach the Bible to people.
I go to church because church attendance is a source of Christian fellowship. The new birth results in becoming part of the Christian family. There’s a reason we use the terms, “Brother” and “Sister” when we refer to our fellow Christians. If we backslide and stop attending church, we find fellowship with unbelievers, who cannot help strengthen our faith.
I go to church because church attendance is a source of spiritual growth. Growth is natural in all of life. We need to grow as Christians. The church provides nurture for growth and spiritual health. Spiritual growth results in spiritual fruit in the Christian life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal 5:22-23).
Church attendance helps me, and I know it can help you, too.