Why Go to Church?

"PRAISE the Lord!

I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation" (Psalm 111:1).

Some people say they don't have to go to church to be a Christian. This is true. However, if you are a Christian growing in the knowledge of the Lord, you will desire to be in church with God's people. All too often we do not clearly understand the reason for church membership or participation. We go because of what we can get out of it not what we can put into it - our praise and worship of the Lord.

If you have trouble finding reasons to praise the Lord, here is a list from Psalm 111 that will give you a wonderful guideline of reasons to praise Him. His works are great, His works are honorable, his righteousness endures forever, He is gracious and full of compassion, He will always remember His covenant with us and He has sent redemption to His people. As you spend time in His word, there are more reasons than you can possibly count to praise Him.

If you have a church home, be there as often as it is possible with you to give praises to the Lord. If not, find a church home that teaches the truth of God's word and be there to worship and praise Him with His people!