Joshua Harris’ excellent book, Stop Dating the Church, urges us to be a part of the local church. Indeed, more than being a part, the church should be our passion. To have strong marriages, we need to involvement of others in our lives. Josh illustrates:
The opportunity to share life wtih otehr Christians and experience this kind of fellowship is one of the most exciting parts of being a committed member of a local church. But it requires effort and hard work. We have to pursue it diligently.
As you reach out to others, don’t limit yourself to people like you. The beauty of the local church is the opportunity you have to grow close to people from completely different backgrounds and cultures. So if you’re single, develop friendships wtih married couples adn families. If you’re older, look for the chance to befriend younger members. Don’t let age, race, or any other factor distance you from other brothers and sisters in Christ.
As married couples, let’s pursue this fellowship in the local church and honor God as a result.