Change of Habit

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”  (Hebrews 10:24–25, NIV 1984)..

My Musings – “As some are in the habit of doing.” A habit is a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition.  Acquired means gained by effort.  Effort means conscious exertion.  Conscious means critical awareness.  A committed Christian does not unconsciously, without effort, fall into the habit of not regularly attending Church. Many reasons (excuses) are given for this, none of which can be supported by Scripture.

Rather than focus on the excuses, let’s focus on the positives of regular Church attendance.  The above text provides two reasons: encouraging one another and stimulating each other to positive…