It is easy to think of reasons not to go to a Bible-believing group of Jesus-followers working together in all their imperfections to obey God. I have observed various reasons for not taking time each week to devote to a congregation of believers in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

What is your most valuable possession? What is worth the most in your life? What is of greatest value to you? Is it your retirement account, family, time, alcohol, television, golf, shopping, entertainment, or something else or someone else?

The clear glass jug with a narrow opening contains a small orange. The neck of the jug has a sturdy cord tied to it with other end tied to a tree. A monkey approaches. He examines the orange in the jug. He puts his hand into the jug and grabs the orange. But now he is unable to pull the orange out with his fist around the orange.

No one wants to get stuck in a packed elevator for hours with no air conditioning. Perhaps you have experienced a similar event. Maybe it was a crowded classroom. When the doors open, you gladly surrender to the fresh air!