This week, Pastor Kip talked about the importance of being connected in a local church. Why should we be involved in our local church? So we have something to do on a Sunday? So we can get some attendance badge? It's far more than that.
First of all, there are plenty of verses in the New Testament with commands for believers, elders, etc, that assume the existence of a local church and our participation in it, so for a godly man or woman obedience is a great reason, out of love for God.
Another great reason is accountability and safety, having other Christians to watch your back spiritually. As Kip said, the big hits to your walk with God don't come all at once, they come after a series of small decisions, and you look back to see thousands of compromises you thought you'd never make, along the way to a place you thought you'd never end up.
The other reason is for our own good, for our growth. It gives us purpose, and life. Without our local church, we're like a hand without a body... it will never grow, it will only die.
I can say from experience that I've benefited greatly, and been able to benefit others, just by staying connected in my local church. I challenge anyone to do the same, for their own sake, and the sake of the rest of the body.
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