Why Do You Go?

 

 

Is it for the fine music?

The reggae, the soul, the jazz?

Is it for the fancy talk?

Or, perhaps the razzmatazz?

 

The reason why, is the question:

To Church is what I mean,

Is it for the afore mentioned?

Or, is yours another scene?

 

Is it the architecture?

The vaulted ceilings and more?

Or, the stained-glass windows

That help your spirit to soar?

Why do you go to church?

That is the critical question:

Is it for a promised breakthrough

Promised in some sermon?

 

Or, is it some other reason

You want to keep to yourself:

Maybe some deep inner conviction

To boost your spiritual health?

 

I could go on asking

For the myriad of reasons why,

One may admit to these reasons

Another might staunchly deny.

 

In conclusion, let me quote

The venerable Charles Spurgeon,

Just a few words there are

But make a poignant sermon.

 

“Do not go

where there is all fine music,

and beautiful architecture.

Go where the gospel is preached.

And go often.”

 

In this current church era

A lot has risen to prominence

But regarding the gospel of salvation

There has been much negligence.

 

Riches and wealth are promoted

So too, popularity and fame,

Add to these the spiritual titles

And association with big names.

 

So, if you go for the music

Or for the celebrities of the church,

It’s time you jettison such illusions

Or you will be left in the lurch.

 

Go to hear the gospel

And go to hear it often,

Go to fellowship with the brethren

And thank God you are forgiven.

  

“Do not go

where there is all fine music,

and beautiful architecture.

Go where the gospel is preached.

And go often.”

 

Stewart Russell © August 3, 2021