The Benefits of Going to Church (Part 1)

Many people are becoming apathetic when it comes to going to church both in Africa and the Western World since Covid-19 started. It has created future problems for many families and potential families. Let me explain.
Marriages do not suddenly break down. It starts little by little before it explodes. Children do not just misbehave or join gangs but it starts little by little. I have found in six decades on the earth that attending church serves a lot of purposes.
If you are humble and obedient, it will save your marriage. Words will come from the pulpit. Counseling will come from the pastor or some church members. Couples will behave themselves. The word of God control our lives. There will be also be early intervention.
As for raising children especially by doing just online church, you are playing with fire. Your child may come home and make devastating declarations on their sexuality. Let them go to church and at least serve the Lord, hear the word, subject themselves to authorities and
watch how other godly children behave.

The church is not just for going to heaven, it is a control mechanism here on the earth. Underestimate its benefit at your peril.

Look, enjoy your Christmas and we will continue this next year.

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