Imagine someone buying a gym membership. Once a week, they get up, drive to the gym, walk around looking at the other people using the equipment while they sip coffee. They might even hear a personal trainer explain how to use the equipment while helping someone else create an exercise plan. Then they say hello to a few people, head back to their car, and drive home.

What do you think of that person? They are part of a gym, but they are really not using it the way it was designed. It is not merely a social gathering spot; it is a place where you work out and develop your body.

Now, imagine someone joins a Church. Once a week, they get up, drive to the Church, walk around, and watch other people serve the Lord with their gifts. They might hear a sermon and wonder if someone else is listening, because they really need to change their lives. They sip coffee, say hello to a few people, and go home.

What do you think of that person? They are part of a Church, but they are not really using it the way God designed it. It is not merely for social gatherings, but a place where we can use our gifts, grow our faith, and learn ways to become more like Christ. It is where you can develop your heart and soul.

One question for Christians is, “Do I like visiting the Church each week or am I connecting to it in a way that makes me more like Jesus?”