July 14, 2022 - Take a leafy branch from a tree. Lay it carefully aside and watch. Slowly the color fades, the leaves go limp, they curl up and it is dead.
Take a fish out of the lake. Lay it carefully on the sand and watch. Frantically it twists and struggles and gradually weakens, moving its gills slower, then quivers and it is dead.
Take a church member. Carefully allow him to be separated from God in Bible Study, worship, fellowship, prayer and active service. Gradually his conscience quivers as he misses the Lord’s Supper. He frets at himself for being absent as questionable activities begin to occupy his time. Soon, there are many hypocrites in the church, the church is always asking for money and finally he takes a stand against Christian living and he is dead.
When members of the Lord’s church do not attend worship because they sleep late, they forsake the assembly. When members of the Lord’s church do not attend worship because of inconvenience, they forsake the assembly. If you have separated yourself from the family of God, re-attach yourself to the tree, get back in the water, make your plans to be in Worship this coming Lord’s Day.
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