Examine Yourselves

This piece appeared in the July 11, 1971 edition of "The Gospel Teacher" published by the Church of Christ in Hilliard, Ohio. The author is unknown.

Try to answer the following questions:

1. If each member attended as many services as I do, how often would the building be closed?
2. If each member reached the services the same time as I do, how many would be late for worship?
3. If each one attended Bible study as I do, how many would be there?
4. If each on studied the Bible as I do, how much study would there be?
5. If each one prayed as I do, how much praying would there be?
6. If each one tried to sing as hard as I do, what kind of singing would there be?
7. If each member gave as I do, how much would the contribution be?
8. If each member sacrificed just like I do, how much sacrificing would there be?
9. If each member visited the sick as I do, how many of the sick would be visited?
10. If each member invited others to the services like I do, how many visitors would we have to attend?
11. If each member stayed at home with company as I do, how many would attend the worship services?
12. If each member tried to lead lost souls to Christ as hard as I do, how many would be reached?