Hebrews 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” I would like for you to keep this verse in mind for just a few moments.
Sporting events are usually very enjoyable for people who attend. However, as of late I have had a change of heart and I want you to know why. So here are my reasons why I quit attending sports:
- The people I sat next to did not seem friendly.
- The seats were too hard, and the weather was bad.
- I went to many games but the coach never came to call on me.
- The referees made decisions that I could not agree with.
- The games often went into overtime, and I was late getting home.
- The band played numbers I had never heard before, and I did not like the style of music.
- It seems like the games were always scheduled when I wanted to do something else.
- There were hypocrites among a lot of people who attended.
- I was taken to too many games by my parents when I was growing up.
All similarities to excuses people give for not attending worship are purely intentional. Do any of them sound familiar? These excuses are really reflections of a weak and sinful condition of the heart (Matthew 15:19-20). If you have fallen away, you need to stop giving excuses and attend the worship of the Lord.
Kyle Campbell