COMMUNITY // WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO GROW TOGETHER

COMMUNITY // WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO GROW TOGETHERHebrews 10:23-25 NIV23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.Ecclesiastes 4:8 NIV8 There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.1) What are the EXCUSES?- Temperament.- Fear.- Past experiences.- Busyness.2) Why is it Essential?Romans 12:4-5 NIV4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.3) How Does it Enrich?Proverbs 27:17 NIV17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.James 5:16 NIV16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.Acts 2:42-46 ESV42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.Questions:1. What are some of the ways that you are actively involved in community? What are some of the excuses that keep you from being more involved?2. Why do you think it is important to be Involved in community? What does scripture say about it?3. What are a few specific ways that you know you could benefit from being actively involved in community?