I get to hear instruction from the Word of God from a man who explains it clearly and helps me to apply it to my life.<\/p>\n
I get an opportunity to hear God direct my life.<\/p>\n
I hear a promise that gives me a fresh perspective and lifts my spirits.<\/p>\n
I have tasks to do there that can make an eternal impact on the lives of others.<\/p>\n
The worship experience is so much richer when the whole congregation praises God.<\/p>\n
I can give of my goods to help others in need.<\/p>\n
I can share a message that encourages someone else.<\/p>\n
I can bring my child in so he can learn from those who teach in a way that children can understand.<\/p>\n
I can be convicted by the sermon or another brother, and change direction in life.<\/p>\n
I can learn from other imperfect people who struggle with their faith.<\/p>\n
I maintain a good conscience from doing what God said to do.<\/p>\n
What Do You Think?<\/strong><\/p>\n a. Do you belong to a non-church-related club that shares your interests? How do you think that group is different than a church? How is it similar?<\/p>\n b. Do you go to church? Are you getting any benefits out of it? Why or why not?<\/p>\n c. Who gets the most benefit out of church, people who participate in the meetings or people who don’t?<\/p>\n d. Do the benefits of church come from attending the meeting place, or from other people who are exercising their role and purpose in the church?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I get to hear instruction from the Word of God from a man who explains it clearly and helps me to apply it to my life. I get an opportunity to hear God direct my life. I hear a promise … Continue reading