Do Not Forsake Assembling Together

Hebrews 10:24-25
24 And let us keep paying attention to one another, in order to spur each other on to love and good deeds,
25 not neglecting our own congregational meetings, as some have made a practice of doing, but, rather, encouraging each other.
And let us do this all the more as you see the Day approaching.

As we look to what is happening in Israel, and what we see going on throughout the world, we can clearly see the “Day” approaching. This Day is referring to the return of Jesus Christ. We as believers are not to neglect our coming together as a body with our pastor, and with the body of believers we are to be a part of. Notice we are to do this all the more, not less as we see this Day drawing near. What is often overlooked in these verses is the purpose of us not neglecting coming together in God’s house.

Many who do go to God’s house are doing so only thinking about what they can get for themselves. But that is clearly not what our focus is to be on. Verse 24 tells us we are to “pay attention” to one another, in order to spur each other on in love and good deeds. Then in verse 25 we are told to encourage one another as we come together to worship our God. Imagine how different the body of Christ would be if we lived out these two verses every time we come to church, joining together more not less.

When believers make the choice to not neglect gathering as a church, and we focus our attention on each other, the church will not only experience the love of God, they will become united as one. Unity not only makes the body stronger, but more powerful as well. In 1 Corinthians 14:3 we are told that we can all proclaim words of exhortation, edification, and comfort to men. Make the choice to not neglect going to God’s house, and to focus on encouraging others every time you go. The whole body of Christ will benefit and will have a greater impact on the world around us.

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