Support of the Public Services of the Church

The ideal congregation faithfully supports the various public services of the church. Even though multiple weekly services have not been mandated by the divine will, the availability of multiple services provides valuable opportunities to both worship and to be spiritually edified. Motivations to obey the biblical mandate of Hebrews 10:24-25 are abundant. By so doing, one (1) obeys the command to study (2 Timothy 2:15), (2) better possesses the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5), (3) is better able to always give an answer for the hope within us (1 Peter 3:15), (4) has opportunity to express thanks to and faith in our Father (Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 11:6), (5) is more diligent (2 Peter 1:5), (6) is better able to grow spiritually (2 Peter 3:18), (7) may deepen fellowship with brethren (1 Corinthians 12:14), (8) is edified (Ephesians 4:12), (9) may exorcize the love of the world (1 John 2:15-17) and (10) will be present in the habitat of the Lord (Matthew 18:20). Though biblically mandated, let us assemble regularly because of our responsive love unto the Lord (1 John 4:19), which compels us unto good works (Ephesians 2:10).