When I Was Absent from Worship

[251 words] 1. It made some people question the reality of my religious faith (James 2:17). 2. It set an example of neglecting the assembly and failing to obey an inspired command (Hebrews 10:25). 3. I failed to observe the example set by the early church in partaking of the Lord’s Supper on the Lord’s Day (Acts 20:7). 4. It made it impossible for the elders of the church to see that the entire flock was fed or taught the Word of God (Acts 20:28). 5. It indicated that I was not concerned about assembling with my brethren and the Lord’s promise to be in our midst (Matthew 18:20). 6. Some must have concluded that I found more pleasure in fellowship with the world than with the Lord and my brethren (2 Cor. 6:14). 7. I set the wrong example before my children and before others who were influenced by my absence. 8. If I chose to be absent on a pleasure trip…