True Worship: Church Attendance and Obedience.

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Scripture focus: “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15).  

Today is another Sunday. Many attend service faithfully, yet leave unchanged, living contrary to the Word they have heard. This is hypocrisy. God desires not only our presence in His house but also our obedience in daily life. To worship Him truly, we must embrace both—fellowship in church and obedience in practice.

The Blessing of Church Attendance:
- Community & fellowship: A place to worship together, encourage one another, and grow in faith.  
- Sacraments & teaching: A source of spiritual nourishment through communion and sound doctrine.  
- Discipline & rhythm: Builds consistency and accountability in our walk with God.  

The Call to Obedience:
- Heart of faith: Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15).  
- Practical righteousness: Obedience is revealed in how we live, treat others, and resist temptation.  
- Beyond ritual: The prophets warned that worship without obedience is empty (Isaiah 1:13–17).  

The Balance of Both: Church without obedience is hollow; obedience without fellowship is incomplete. Church is the training ground, while obedience is the practice. One equips, the other demonstrates. Together, they form the essence of true faith.

Closing Prayer: Lord, help me not only to hear Your Word but to live it daily. May my worship in church be matched by obedience in my life. Strengthen me to walk faithfully, so that my life reflects Your truth and love. Amen.

Make sure to attend service today and live in obedience through the week, you'll have testimony to share here. Please feel free to share this with your contacts.
©Dr Joel Olanrewaju, gbemide09@gmail.com.

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