Attributes to be Desired in a Congregation of God’s Elect
by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)
Sincere love evident
among the brethren and a welcoming warmth towards all. Evidence of a zeal for the fear of the Lord and spiritual maturity both in
the formal worship service and in mutually edifying fellowship among the assembled believers. An emphasis on and reverence for the
Word of God evident in every aspect of the service and in the fellowship of believers, "a house of prayer". A certain orderliness,
purposefulness and discipline, fairness and truthfulness, and consideration for meeting the spiritual needs of the children. An all-around
constructive attitude, of thankfulness towards God.