The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Men's and Women's studies

Johnnie,

I think that Joe, Steve, et al have hit most of the salient and practical reasons why there may be low to no attendance by men to classes where theology, doctrine or catechetical training is offered.

• Leadership:
  - Lack of sound preaching from the pulpit, either in quality and/or quantity.
  - Failure to train and prepare the Elders or laymen who exhibit the gift of teaching.
  - Failure of oversight by the Elder(s) of the church's teaching.
  - Lack of spiritual life in the Pastor and/or Elders.
  - Summed up in Hosea 4:6, 7; Jer 2:8; 8:8, 9; Mal 2:7, 8; Matt 23:16-26; Acts 20:28
• Laity:
  - Immaturity in the faith
  - Spiritually dead
  - Failure to make their desire for such teaching known to their Pastor/Elders.
  - Failure to set priorities in their homes and/or their personal lives that includes study.
  - Summed up in John 8:31; 1Cor 3:1-3; Heb 5:12-14; 1Pet 2:2, 3

There are doubtless other reasons which could be added. But even so, none I fear would be complimentary nor serve to excuse completely the lack of theological, doctrinal, biblical teaching. For if nothing else, one can study at home on one's own time.

In His grace,