
- The Bible indicates it’s what we should do. (Hebrews 10:25)
- You will have the opportunity to worship God.
- You will likely have some of life’s big questions answered.
- The preaching of the Bible will help set a direction for your life.
- You will probably make some new friends.
- You’ll probably see some old friends.
- If you’re single, you may meet someone.
- It will help you define what you believe.
- It will help you understand the Bible.
- If you have children, it will teach them to value God and His Church.
- People who attend church usually live longer (if in doubt, google it).
- You’ll sing inspirational songs that will carry you during the week.
- It will encourage you that God is good (if it doesn’t, it should).
- It will help you to look outside yourself.
- It will provide an opportunity to give financially to those in need.
- You’ll receive love from other people.
- You’ll be able to show love toward others.
- You’ll hear about the great things God is doing locally and throughout the earth.
- You’ll be prayed for.
- You will be able to pray for others.
- You will be able to worship God with other like-minded people.
- You’ve probably got nothing better to do. (TV or sleeping-in don’t count as better!)
- It honours God.
- Because gathering is part of what it means to be a Christian.
- Because it’s good to have your views and opinions challenged.
- Because we all need regular reminders of our position in Christ.
- It will help you acknowledge and confess your sins.
- It will help you end one week, and starts the next, with the right focus.
- It’s a break from work.
- It’s where your real friends are.
- It helps bring perspective and feeds the soul.
- The discipline of going will help you be disciplined across all areas of life.
- It will allow for support in times of need.
- It promotes stability in your life.
- It will help you to be a happy person.
- It will provide you with an opportunity to share in communion.
- It will help you be a better member of your local community.
- Because you want to go.
- It’s a pleasant experience.
- It will give you the opportunity to express yourself in song.
- It beats staying at home and being alone.
- You get to put your Sunday best on… (or your skinny jeans).
- You’ll meet like-minded people.
- It will remind you that you’re not alone.
- It will bring with it tangible and intangible blessing.
- It’s a declaration that you’re a Christian.
- It will bring joy to your life.
- A miracle you need may come to pass.
- Because it’s the right thing to do.
- It will literally change your life for eternity!
Comment(1)
Stephen Probert says:
26th September 2018 at 2:15 pmA great list of reasons for going to Church, I particularly like no. 29 ‘It’s a break from work’.