Satan knows what many Christians do not know (at least they do not act like they know it.): "...faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Knowing this, Satan does whatever he can to keep people from hearing the word of God, including keeping them from preaching, teaching, watching, listening to sound Bible ministry. Yes, I know that there are legitimate reasons we miss these services, but that does not change the basic premise. The important thing is, don't let Satan get a "toe hold."
Some people are not able to attend services at all.
Sometimes we cannot help missing some services, but sometimes we ALLOW ourselves to be put into a rut.
Sometimes we have control over the "circumstances" that keep us from services (or from paying attention during service), such as schedules or activities that affect our attendance or our alertness; attitudes and actions that are not "light" worthy (thus making us uncomfortable); relationships with other believers (or at least church folks).
We need to order our lives in order to hear the word of God.
Sometimes we need to pray for God's deliverance from the problems that interfere with our our attendance at services (sickness, work, etc.).
Sometimes we need to just do the right thing, even when it is not easy or convenient.
Don't be robbed of the word of God.
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