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“Faith, Hope, Love & Church Attendance”
While spiritual gifts have ceased and are no longer needed or possessed by Christians today (1 Corinthians 13:8-12), that which is still needed greatly and abiding deeply within all faithful Christians are faith, hope and love (13:13). Have you ever considered how these impact a Christian’s life today, including our attendance at Bible class and worship services?
How does your FAITH impact your church attendance? How strong is your faith? How deep is your faith? In whom have you placed your faith? Is your faith in the Almighty God? Is your faith in the resurrected Lord?
Christians are reminded, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe…” (Hebrews 11:6). What could you do on Sundays and Wednesdays to make your faith stronger? To make your faith deeper? To show the Almighty God and resurrected Lord your faith is truly in them? How is your faith expressed by your attendance?
How does your HOPE impact your church attendance? How firm is your hope? How alive is your hope? In whom is your hope founded? Is your hope steadfastly anchored in God and the heavenly abode? Is the resurrected Christ in you, the hope of your glory?
Christians are encouraged, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering…firm to the end” (Hebrews 10:23; 3:6). What could you do on Sundays and Wednesdays to revive your hope? To strengthen the hold of your hope? To ground your hope more firmly and more deeply in your Savior’s love? How is your hope expressed by your attendance?
How does your LOVE impact your church attendance? How fervent is your love for the Lord? How committed is your love? Does your love for the Lord engulf your entire being/life?
Christians are commanded, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind” (Luke 10:27). What could you do on Sundays and Wednesdays to make your love more fervent? More committed? How is your love expressed by your attendance?
Church attendance is not about you...it’s not about the church...it’s not about who else is there. Church attendance is, like every other Christian endeavor and Christian responsibility, about one’s faith, hope and love in God!
~David Sproule
