It’s snowing outside. Unless there is a travel advisory, most of us still go to work, school or the grocery store when it snows.
It's cold outside. As stated above, most of us still go out for groceries, doctor’s appointments, and even attend sporting events on cold days. (By the way - our building is heated.)
No one personally invited you. Most of us do not hesitate to go to a restaurant, department store, gas station or bank without receiving an invitation.
You have young children. They will not learn about Jesus Christ or the importance of worshipping God while watching cartoons at home. Besides, we have a nursery and Bible classes for all ages.
You don’t like the preacher. Neither did the masses care much for the prophets, apostles or even Jesus Himself. Yet the messages they shared were essential for salvation.
There are too many hypocrites in the church. Hypocrites are all around us, yet their presence does not deter us from going to a cinema, shopping in mall or eating in a restaurant.
You have guests visiting. So invite them to attend church with you. Should they prefer not to do so, they will admire you for putting God first.
You need your rest and relaxation. Who doesn’t? Regardless, worshipping God with the saints refreshes the soul and revives the spirit.
Your clothes are not fashionable. Worship is not a fashion show, it is a time to praise and adore God.
You are struggling with too many issues. Everyone has issues. Will avoiding God and His saints really solve your problems?
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“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the LORD.’" (Psa. 122:1)
Jesus, always Jesus!
Dennis