Seems like we’re
always looking for ways to make life better and there may be one way closer
than you think: Going to church! Several
studies have indicated that church attendance is good for your health (both
physical and mental), good for your marriage, good for your kids, and may even
add a few years to your life. It’s almost universally accepted that regular church
attendance yields many positive benefits. (I’ve included some links at the end
of this post if you want to check out some of the research yourself.)
Now, I know
the saying, “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going
to a garage makes you an automobile.” So, what the research is talking about is
more than just popping in and out of a building for an hour or so every once
and a while. We’re talking about regular church attendance and an ongoing involvement
in the community and service of the church.
It’s hard to deny – going to church is good for you.
Paul says as
much when he writes to his protégé in the faith Timothy saying, “Training your
body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing
you blessings in this life and in the future life, too." (1 Timothy 4:8, NCV) Seems like Paul was ahead of the research on this one.
So, what are
you waiting for, Christmas? I hear they’re open every Sunday and some even on Wednesdays.
You can probably find a group of
Christians meeting on any night of the week.
If you’ve grown out of the habit of going to church, now’s the time to
get back. If you’ve never been to
church, give it a try. It’ll be good for
you!
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Why Do People of Faith Live Longer?
5 Surprising health benefits of church
attendance
Should you raise your kids religious?
Here’s what the science says
How declining church attendance harms
society
Religion may be a miracle drug
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