How to Develop Strong Commitment to the Church By James F. Myer

1. COMMITMENT IS DEVELOPED THROUGH BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION
a) Keep stressing the doctrine of salvation.
b) Hold spiritual heroes high.
c) Warn of the evils of the world.
2. COMMITMENT IS DEVELOPED THROUGH BIBLICAL DISCIPLINE
a) Discipline must establish high standards.
b) Discipline must nurture fellowship and relationships.
c) Discipline must exercise surgical and corrective procedures.
3. COMMITMENT IS DEVELOPED THROUGH BIBLICAL SERVICE
a) Biblical service will call forth leaders.
b) Biblical service will encourage the function of spiritual gifts.
c) Biblical service views self-denial as a virtue.
In Revelation 3:18, Jesus prescribed three pills for our ailment related to commitment: 1) Gold tried in the fire–can refer to biblical instruction. 2) White raiment–can be likened to biblical discipline. 3) Eye salve–seeing the needs of others can refer to biblical service. These three components are necessary for building commitment to Christ and the church.