As the world is often demanding of us through work, activities, school, etc. it can be easy to neglect what might seem to be less demanding. Every Christian has earthly responsibilities to fulfill, but the greater responsibilities are those that are not seen because they are eternal (2 Cor. 4:18). Any earthly pursuit is only temporary and should never take precedence over what is spiritual. Yet, sometimes Christians will ask, “Why do I have to attend Bible study on Wednesday?” The question alone may reveal more than a person intended showing a heart that is not fully convicted and a life that may not be fully surrendered as a living sacrifice (Rom. 12:1). There are plenty of scriptural reasons to attend Bible study at any time the opportunity is given:
~Derrick Coble
- A desire to obey the elders and submit to them (Heb. 13:17). The elders have the responsibility to feed the flock and when opportunities are provided for such, we should want to take advantage of them.
- A desire to grow in our knowledge (2 Pet. 3:18). There’s no better way to grow in knowledge than to put forth the effort in Bible study.
- A desire to put God first (Mat. 6:33). Our actions show where our priorities are.
- A desire to exhort others and be exhorted as we all face difficulties throughout every week (Heb. 3:13).
- A desire to set our minds on things above (Col. 3:2).
- A desire to deny ourselves and things we want to do in order to take time for God (Luke 9:23).
~Derrick Coble