by Ben Trimble

Created on: December 23, 2008

Is going to church mandatory. Yes, I think it is mandatory for people to attend church on a weekly basis. I will tell you why. First thing, church helps us keep our lives on track. There are other believers there who will help you with your spiritual problems, as well as keeping your life on the right tracks. Going to church isn't about doing good deeds so that we can get to heaven. Church is an institution that will assist us in our heavenly goal. Just going to church won't get you to heaven. Now, I think church attendance is mandatory because it keeps our lives on track.

Church isn't just a boring place where Christians meet to just talk about their problems. Church is a place where people have fun. It is very enjoyable to go to church. Church is like a social network. At church, you do more than listen to a sermon and worship, you will meet other believers, probably forming friendships. You can attend classes that have various topics. Church gives you accountability from others. The people you meet at church will hold you accountable for your life. They are trying to help you. Church makes you feel good about yourself. If you don't truly want your life on the right track, then church isn't for you.

The church also gives you opportunity to do many great things. You can take part in a mission trip in a different country. That isn't your only option. You can serve your community by doing local outreach, doing things like serving food to the homeless, talking to senior citizens in nursing homes about their faith, and leading Sunday school for children. You can do so many things for your community, through the church.

Church is addictive. After only a few visits, you will want to go to church every week. It is fun. As I have already said, there are so many things to do at church. You will not be bored, and that is a guarantee. The main thing you need to do is look around. There are so many churches, and they all do things a little different. Go to different churches and see what you like and don't like. Find a church that you really like.

Now, here is why I think going to church is mandatory. As I have said before, church keeps your physical and spiritual life on track. I do not think that just going to church is mandatory to get to heaven, but the actions that we do in church will get us to heaven. You have to do more than just be there. You have to truly believe. Just doing good deeds will not get us to heaven.

Society tells us that going to church is a bad thing. Society tells us that we don't need the church, or even God. Most people are embarrassed when they tell their friends that they go to church. Well, If your friends don't support you, then you don't have the right friends. Your friends need to support you in your decisions.

In conclusion, going to church is mandatory to get to heaven. Church isn't a boring place, there are many great things going on at the church every day of the week, not just on Sundays. The church will support you in your faith. Now the church will also challenge your faith, making you stronger. So, the things we do in church will help us get into heaven.

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