attend every service of the church

12 Reasons
Why One Should Attend
Every Service Of the Church

by: Oran Rhodes

We often say this subject should not even have to be discussed, but it always will be because of the nature of humanity. There has been article after article written, poem after poem composed, and funny remark after funny remark made upon the subject of attendance, yet it always comes to mind, was it of any value? Did I reach the heart of anyone? Will someone finally be jarred into seeing the need?

There are several factors involved in the problems of attendance, such as habit, lack of spirituality, lack of understanding, and on and on. Basically, however, it comes down to motive and attitude as being the necessary ingredients. We know as well as anyone that many are indeed fortunate because of health or circumstances to be able to assemble when they do, and as often as they do. We do not speak of these, but of many, many more who are able yet by choice do not attend. Excuses are endless, it seems, but I want to share with you twelve reasons why every Christian should attend every service possible.

"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another; and as much the more as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10: 24,25)
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).
"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls, as they must give an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief, for that is unprofitable for you" (Hebrews 13:17).
"Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).
"Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work" (Titus 3:1).
"Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin" (James 4:17)
"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him" (Hebrews 2:3).
"Let all things be done unto edifying" (I Corinthians 14:26b).
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:14-16).
"For even hereunto are ye called; Because Christ also suffered for us, leaving an example that ye should follow His steps" (I Peter 2:21. [Also see] Matthew 18:20 and Matthew 28:18-20).
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord" (I Corinthians 15:58).
"But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sin" (I John 1:7).

If we are not motivated by these inspired words which relate to our whole life as a Christian, then nothing that I can say by way of human wisdom shall have any effect. May we all search our hearts in the light of God's Word, and be motivated to attend regularly all of the services of the church.