20 Ways To Demonstrate Love For God’s Church
[1] Pray regularly for the Church and its leaders.
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
[2] Attend services faithfully and punctually.
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another…” (Hebrews 10:25)
[3] Serve with your time, talents, and spiritual gifts.
“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10)
[4] Give generously and cheerfully to the Church’s needs.
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
[5] Speak positively about the Church and protect its reputation.
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification…” (Ephesians 4:29)
[6] Forgive others and seek peace within the Church family.
“And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
[7] Welcome and care for newcomers and visitors warmly.
“Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.” (1 Peter 4:9)
[8] Submit to godly leadership and spiritual authority.
“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls…” (Hebrews 13:17)
[9] Participate actively in Church ministries and activities.
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.” (Hebrews 10:24)
[10] Encourage and build up fellow members.
“Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
- Support the Church’s outreach and mission efforts.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19)
[12] Be a peacemaker during conflicts.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
[13] Live a godly life as a testimony to others.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
[14] Study the Bible and grow spiritually to strengthen the Church.
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
[15] Be faithful in small responsibilities.
“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much…” (Luke 16:10)
[16] Respect and care for the Church’s property.
“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)
[17] Resolve misunderstandings quickly and biblically.
“Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.” (Matthew 18:15)
[18] Pray for revival, growth, and impact of the Church.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face… then I will hear from heaven…” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
[19] Celebrate and thank God for the Church’s victories and progress.
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples!” (1 Chronicles 16:8)
[20] Love the members sacrificially, not just in words but in actions.
“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” (1 John 3:18)
God expects these from us for His Church – how obedient are we in demonstrating these?
The LORD be with you.
Gershinen Paul Dajur
