Through the years, I have often had people ask me the question, “Do I have to go to all of the services of the church? I mean, what if I don’t go on Sunday night?” Allow me to answer that question with a few questions of my own.
• Do you have to hug and kiss your little children?
• Do you have to remember your wife’s birthday?
• Do you have to call home when you are late coming home from work?
• Do you have to buy Christmas presents for your family?
• Do you have to attend ball games and band functions in which your children are involved?
• Do you have to attend the funeral of a close friend or loved one?
• Do you have to say, “I love you” when you love someone?
I think you see the point. Sometimes we ask the wrong questions. There are some things in life that we do not have to do, but we get to do. In fact, even asking the question, “Do I have to?” is inappropriate.
When my relationship with God is based on what I have to do and what I do not have to do, then I should take a look at that relationship.
