October 6, 2025 Devotion

Yes or No

Honour all men, Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.  1 Peter 2:17

Someone has wisely observed that if we ever found a perfect church, it would be imperfect the minute we joined it! We Christians aren't perfect, and we don't become perfect when we join together in a church. 

All the same, can a person be a Christian without going to church? Is a walk through the woods or a relaxing game of golf as spiritually uplifting as a service of worship? The answer is....both yes and no. Yes, when you come to Christ and commit your life to HIm, God accepts you as an individual, just as your are. And sometimes He draws us closer to Himself when we reflect on His beauty or enjoy His good gifts.

But when you come to Christ, you also become part of His family. Every true Christian is now your brother or sister--and we need each other. Don't use your church's imperfections as an excuse to stay away. Instead, ask God to use the preaching of His Word and your fellowship with others to make you more like Christ.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.