REasons for Going to Chruch

Reasons for Going

Bill Brinkworth

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking theassembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Heb. 10:24

There are two categories of reasons for people’s attending church: spiritual and unspiritual reasons. Here are some reasons for attendance thatfall under those divisions:

Spiritual: Reasons that are in accordance with God’s Word, and help one be obedient to His commandments.

“The Word of God is taught, believed, and practiced there.”
“I grow spiritually at that church.”
“The Holy Spirit convicts my heart through the preaching.”
“It is where unsaved people can come and get saved!”
“The church is a place where I can serve God.”
“The music glorifies and honors God.”
“There are good spiritual influences there.”
“It is a good place for my family to learn more about spiritual things.”
“It is where God wants me.”

Unspiritual: Reasons that feel good and seem logical to the unspiritual part of us, our flesh, but are not in accordance to what the Word of God teaches.

“I feel good when I listen to the preaching, and don’t feel guilty about anything.”
“It’s a place to learn about God, but they’re not fanatical about it.”
“It is a very modern church. They use the newest bibles, music, and popular books.”
“It’s a good place to get clients for my business.”
“Going there will make me look like a Christian, and people will trust me more in my business.”
“Going there eases my conscience, and I feel like I am doing something spiritual.”
“Going to church will wipe out all my sins from God’s memory. He’ll only remember the good thing I have done”
“I can give money to them and count it as a tax write-off.”
“It’s not a strict church. I can do anything I want, and no one says anything.”
“It is the most popular church in the area.”
“The services are always entertaining.”
“It’s a good place to meet girls.”
“The music is almost the same as I listen to at home; just a few of the words are different.”

Are your reasons for attending church “spiritual” or “unspiritual”?

This article was also posted on www.DevotionsFromTheBible.com.