The first place of Christian service is the local church.
Colossians 3:16, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
I have long advocated for the support of the local church. It was in the local church I heard the Word of God preached. It was in the local church the Lord taught me what the basic principles for Biblical living should be. (Serving, giving, ministering, fellowship, missions, etc.) It was in the local church He called me into the ministry. It was out of a local church God called me to pastor at where I serve now. So, yeah, I believe the local church is pretty important. It’s not just important to me though, it’s important to the Lord as well. It is the local church that God set up to be the means of help to the believers. And if you believe, it’s for YOU!
Have you set forth the purpose of attending your church this morning? If not, why? Don’t have a church to go to; send me a message, I can help! So, GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH THIS MORNING!
