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Why Join a Church?

I never could quite understand why churches always want us to become  members if Christians are already members of the body of Christ? What is it we are joining? A social club? Their organization? Do we get official membership cards if we join? A special badge? Bumper stickers? This is nothing more than a game most churches play, whether knowingly or out of ignorance, and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with scripture. This game is all about the 501c3 tax exempt status they signed up for with the government when they became a non-profit organization. You see, 501c3 churches are a corporation of the state. They have incorporated with the laws of that state and must abide by the laws that govern tax exempt organizations. They also have the privilege of opening a bank account in their name and in turn, can offer you tax deductions when you give tithes and offerings. That is all part of the game, and with the game, comes control. When a church files for a 501c3 tax exempt statu