by Fanning Yater Tant (1908-1998)<\/p>\n
There are so many reasons why people don’t go to church, but the following are some reasons why I do go.<\/p>\n
“And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read<\/em>” (Luke 4:16).<\/p>\n “And according to Paul’s custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures<\/em>” (Acts 17:2).<\/p>\n “For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised<\/em>” (Hebrews 10:36).<\/p>\n “I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord…” (words of a song we sing)<\/p>\n “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep<\/em>” (Romans 12:15).<\/p>\n “Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love…” (another song)<\/p>\n “And do not fear those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell<\/em>” (Matthew 10:28).<\/p>\n “Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe<\/em>” (Hebrews 12:28)<\/p>\n “Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us<\/em>” (Philippians 3:17).<\/p>\n “Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but [rather] in speech, conduct, love, faith [and] purity, show yourself an example of those who believe<\/em>” (I Timothy 4:12).<\/p>\n Dear Readers, the foregoing was adapted from some notes I found on a page in my father’s Bible. – Jefferson David Tant.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Fanning Yater Tant (1908-1998) There are so many reasons why people don’t go to church, but the following are some reasons why I do go. 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Pleasure<\/h2>\n
Fear<\/h2>\n
Gratitude<\/h2>\n
Example<\/h2>\n