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Why Go To Church - Want To Know 13 Reasons?

It's not necessary to go to church in order to getsaved and therefore go to heaven, but going to churchstill has very important benefits that can helpimprove your life and keep it in order.

Below are 13 reasons why we should attend churchservices on a regular basis.

1. Because it is an act of obedience to God and ithonors the Lord's Day. Remember the Sabbath day, tokeep it holy (Ex. 20:8).

2. Because we need to belong to a community of faiththat includes our brothers and sisters in Christ whoare trying to live out the gospel just like we are.

3. Because we will benefit from being taught and ledin worship by others, rather than always depnding onourselves to read and study the bible.

4. Because we need regular reminders of our standingin Christ, help in acknowledging and confessing oursins, and teaching about God's truth.

5. Because we need help in praying, tithing andfasting.

6. Because we need help to face the issues of life andfaith as presented through the teachings of the Bible.

7. Because we need to hear how believers in the paststruggled, grew and lived out their faith from different perspectives.

8. Because we need to hear about the experiences ofother contemporary believers.

9. Because we need to hear reminders of God's love.

10. Because we need an alternative to the constantmessages of a culture that ignores God.

11. Because we need to experience artistic andcreative expressions of the faith, such as music,praying, fasting and tithing.

12. Because believers need help to reflect on the pastweek and see it as a small part of the journey oflife.

13. Because we need a conscious break from work,family problems, and self interests in order toconcentrate on the Lord.

In brief summary, the strategies and shcemes of thedevil are well thought out and proven to work betterthan the marketing strategies of rich corporationslike microsoft.

Therefore, we need other people we can count on tohelp us make it threw tough times when they arise.

Our chances of finding people we can count on inchurch are far better than finding someone we cancount on anywhere else in the world.

Plus, going up against these strategies with outproper guidance will lead to unnecessary mistakesbeing made on our part.

In conclusion, going to church while also doing ourown personal bible study at home on a regular basishelps us to get confirmation of God's message and whatHe wants us to do with our lives.

David Hopkins is a "Christian Article Writer" whospecializes in helping people remember to glorifyGod in everything that they do, so they don't missout on any of His wonderful blessings.

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Arguing Against Gay Marriage, Without Using Religion - New York Times

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Politics, war and religion - how Hollywood learned to do serious - guardian.co.uk

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Now Showing: Bill Maher Movie Questioning Organized Religion - The Ledger

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Anne Rice returns to the religion she knew as a child - Kansas City Star

Violence against any religion is unacceptable: Advani - Press Trust of India

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#39;New atheism#39; is gaining its voice - Arizona Republic

Religion briefs - News Chief

Religion Calendar: 10/11/2008 - Traverse City Record Eagle

RELIGION BRIEFS - SunHerald.com

Major religions’ priorities clash with ordinary life pursuits - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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