This short article was written by Wayne Jackson. It appeared in the February 1981 edition of the Christian Courier, published by the Church of Christ in Stockton, CA.
It is the will of God that Christians in various localities congregate themselves together for the purpose of worshiping and working to the glory of God. We thus read in the New Testament of the church at Corinth, Ephesus, etc. It is the responsibility of all Christians to identify with a congregation of the Lord's people if a faithful one is available to them. Even Paul recognized the need to "join himself to the disciples" in Jerusalem (Acts 9:26).
When one identifies with a congregation, he assumes a share of the work responsibility according to his ability, of course. This means he is to be involved in the work activity of the church and that he is to share the financial load. Carrying on the work of preaching to the lost, edifying the saints and doing benevolence requires tremendous financial support. Where does all that money come from? It comes from the faithful, generous Christians!
Now here is a very serious question. When you have to miss Lord's day worship (for a valid reason, we trust) do you make up the contribution you missed? Expenses go right on you know, whether you are there or not. When you go on vacation, do you upon your return home, inform the electric company, water service, etc. that you do not intend to pay your bills since you were away? We do not hesitate to meet these obligation even though we were away. Surely we do not think less of the work of our blessed Lord. Let's all do our share.
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