Friday, November 14, 2008

What should I do after I get saved? Part 2 of 8


The most important step you can take after receiving Christ is to get plugged in to a good local church. There are many reasons why this is important, but here's a few to get you started:
  1. To learn about God
  2. To get around people who believe like you do
  3. To encourage you when you mess up
  4. To help you grow in your newfound faith
  5. and lastly, because you don't know what you don't know (more on this in a minute)
A lot of people, including people you know, will tell you that you don't need to attend a church to believe in God. They will tell you that they pray on their own and that is enough for them. They will also tell you that the church is full of people who aren't as "Spiritual" as they are, and that being in church is hurting their faith in God. They will tell you all of this and be completely wrong. The reason is that people don't know what they don't know. The most important reason to be involved in a church is to get together with others who are on a spiritual journey and begin to talk with them. When we get into a church it will prompt thoughts in our heads that we've never thought before. And in doing that we will grow in Christ.

Next time we'll talk about what to look for in a good church.

-Jeff-

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