Someone has said, “If you want good government, be a good citizen.” If we want a better church, the place to begin is with ourselves. Jesus died for the church so it could be a better church.
If we want a better church, we must realize that we are important! We must realize that we are important no matter what we can or cannot do (Romans 12:20-26). The Lord depends on us to do our part (Ephesians 4:15-16). The Lord depends on us to help the church to grow and function.
If we want a better church, we must do something for the church. One can be kind, tenderhearted, forgiving and ready to help one another (Ephesians 4:31-32; Galatians 6:1-2). We can help the church by building up the church rather than being critical of what the church is trying to do (1 Corinthians 10:10; Hebrews 12:1). One of the best ways we can help the church is to guard our lives daily against doing or saying anything that would bring shame or reproach on the church for which Jesus died (Ephesians 5:15).
If we want a better church, we must invite others to share our blessings. The Christian life is the best life and the most rewarding life that one can live. A Christian is blessed materially and spiritually. A Christian is blessed in unlimited ways. When we bring a friend to Bible classes and worship, we help that friend understand that God has provided many blessings for those in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). A Church that grows is the church that is concerned and really loves the lost (Mark 10:21).
In conclusion, a better church begins with me, and the time to begin is now. Let us be joined together in purpose (1 Corinthians 1:10). Hand in hand, let us march to the glory land.
