I Attend Bible Classes Because…

by Eldred Stevens

1. It is a delightful way to obey a scriptural command (II Timothy 2:15; II Peter 1:5; 3:18; I Timothy 4:13; John 5:39).
2. I have a great desire to emulate first-century Christianity (Acts 2:41-47; 4:23,24; 12:12; 17:11).
3. I have three children (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:7; Ephesians 6:4).
4. I like to be with my brethren (Romans 12:10; I John 4:7,8; 3:14).
5. I want to do good, to abound in good works (James 4:17; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Revelation 20:12,13; 14:13; 2:2.9.13.19; James 2:16).
6. I want to be consistent (Titus 1:6).
7. I must protect and maintain a good influence (Matthew 5:13-16).
8. It helps to keep my spiritual temperature high (Revelation 3:16).
9. I love our home congregation (II Corinthians 11:2; I Thessalonians 1:2-8).
10. I respect the eldership (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2).
11. I want to keep my scale of values properly adjusted (Matthews 6:33).
12. I love the truth (II Thessalonians 2:10-12; Matthew 5:6).
13. I love the Lord, and I have a reverence for God (John 14:15).
14. I want to be a good example (I Timothy 4:12).
15. I shall be judged by the Bible (Revelation 20:12).