Forsaking the Assembly

It is truly sad that modern churches use cheap gimmicks to get people to attend. The church service has been changed from heart-felt worship to Hollywood style entertainment complete with special effects. Churches that once focused on good Bible study classes, now compete against one-another like businesses for new members. In an attempt to increase numbers, they advertise pot-lucks, dinner theatres, bake sales, soup kitchens, bingo, camping trips, exercise classes and various support groups ... things which have nothing to do with religion or the Bible. If it brings in the numbers, they will do it. Yes, these churches are full every Sunday, but most members would quit if the "cake and ice cream" that initially attracted them were no longer offered. There are many people today who attend church because they are "bread seekers" rather than genuine Christ seekers. Is the reason why you attend with your church listed below?

24 Wrong Reasons to Attend With A Specific Local Church

1. Homosexuality is OK
2. Ethnic, language, or race similarities
3. You really like the preacher: he's dynamic or handsome
4. Church building is large & beautiful
5. Support groups & exercise classes
6. Its where your parents attended
7. Its the church you got married in
8. Midweek daycare for your children
9. They have a popular TV program
10. Building is geographically convenient
11. Craft classes & ladies tea afternoons
12. Family social evenings & youth groups
13. Monetary & food gifts for members
14. They run a 'Christian' public school
15. You agree with their political views
16. Summer camping retreats offered
17. You are dating one of their members
18. Opportunity for business contacts
19. Musical programs and dinner theaters
20. Bingo, raffles and bazaars
21. The people are friendly and loving
22. The church needs me
23. Important or influential people attend
24. The services are exciting