In my study this week, I spent some time in Hebrews 10. A familiar part of this chapter that I’ve read many times says: “And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near. (Heb. 10:24-25 NASB)
I read a couple of commentaries related to the passage and Warren Wiersbe who is a great theologian, author and Bible teacher said this about these verses: ”…the emphasis here is not on what a believer gets from the assembly, but rather on what he can contribute to the assembly.”
Think about it! What’s your (our) responsibility to the church?
My responsibility to the church is to show up, pour into people before the assembly, listen and learn, allowing the Holy Spirit to work on my heart, then outflow the love and lessons I just learned. I should always leave better than when I came and make sure those around me feel the same.
also, my responsibility is to get involved and respond appropriately when I feel lead to participate, volunteer, or lead in activities at the church.