Going to Church

Going to Church by William Keller

Going to church and belonging to a local body of believers IS NOT AN OPTION because the church is NOT a man-made idea, it is a God-made idea. This is another way God has provided for His children to remain strong, and to live productive, victorious lives.

Over my years in ministry I have heard every rationale for not going to church, and the only one that is valid is when you are physically unable to attend. Not going to church is living in rebellion to God's will for your life.

In order to follow God's prescription for a godly life,, there are several basic things that we MUST do.

We MUST pray.

We MUST read the Bible every day.

We MUST be part of a local fellowship.

It is in that local fellowship we are spiritually fed and nurtured. It is in that local fellowship we make friends with other believers. It is in that fellowship we find ways to serve the Lord. It is in that fellowship we grow spiritually!!!

There is not, never has been, and never will be a perfect church because a church is made up of imperfect people, from the pastor on down. If you're waiting to find a perfect church before committing to regular attendance, you are simply looking for an excuse to avoid attendance.

That is a fact.

The best advice that you can receive regarding your selection of a church home is to pray, asking the Lord to lead you to the church that would be the best fit for you.

He will help you to find a place where the Word of God is preached in an uncompromising way, to find a place that is not operating in contradiction to the Bible.

Find a place where you feel that you can grow spiritually as well as serve the Lord!!!

The key to a great church is the shepherd, the pastor, the man who has placed his life at the feet of Jesus, who has surrendered himself to the furthering the Kingdom of Christ and His purposes, to reaching the lost with the message of salvation.

When you have found a true shepherd as described in John chapter 10, you will have found a true, eternal treasure -- you will have found a shepherd who will care for the sheep the Holy One has entrusted to his leadership; you will have found the church for which you have been searching.