LESSONS LEARNED:
We shouldn't neglect the coming together of brethren, according to James 2:2-4.
When brethren gather, the purpose is to observe one another and exhort one another.
The brethren are to take note of who's not doing well in order to support him or her.
We're not expected to chase away a brethren because he or she isn't properly dressed, rather we should help him or her with good clothes.
There are many brethren who have in abundance, while others are in need.
The brethren in abundance should share their abundance with those in need so that none would be in need in the church of God.
In Acts 20:7, the Bible makes it clear that when the early Christian brethren gathered, the broke bread, and Paul preached unto them even until midnight.
So the greatest part of the gathering is for the teaching of God's word.
Another doctrine of Christ that we learned is singing.
When we sing, we glory God.
1 Corinthians 14:26 tells us that when the early Christian brethren gathered, the had Psalms, which is hymns.
So singing is another important part of Christian gathering.
We're made to know that when God was creating the world, the angels sang to God.
When Christ was born, the angels sang.
In Luke 2:13, it is recorded that multitude of Angels sang praises to God almighty.
So when we gather, we should sing unto God almighty.
Another thing that the early Christian brethren had with them was tongues and interpretation.
When there are brethren from different places of different languages, there should be and interpreter to help them understand the teaching of the word of God.
Thanks be to God.
So the purpose of Christian gathering, is to observe one another, and to exhort one another.
This would provoke brethren unto love and good works.
Those that are lacking, would have their needs met.
And there'll be preaching of God's word for reproofs, correct in righteousness.
FORMER BELIEF:
I had no contrary belief regarding this teaching.
EFFECTS OF THE TEACHING:
The teaching has further made me understand the things needed while we gather and why we should gather as Christians.
Thanks be to God.
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II CORINTHIANS 4:18
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.