As the early believers devoted themselves to four areas of spiritual importance — the apostles' teaching, fellowship (including helping others in need, Acts 2:44-45), breaking of bread, and prayer — people who did not believe were led to Jesus, and the Lord added them to the number of disciples. In some places in the world now, the number of disciples is increasing, and we nearly always find these four areas of devotion as key components of this growth. In some places, the number of disciples is decreasing, and these four areas of emphasis need to be intensified in those fellowships. In other places, disciples are being persecuted, and these four areas of emphasis help sustain faith. When we do our part (the four emphases), then people are touched. God does his part, and people are saved. The Lord adds them to those who are his family. Salvation happens because God's people devote themselves to the right things, and God is faithful to bring the harvest of seeking hearts. But, are we genuinely devoted to these right things? Or, are we going to pay only lip service to living the truth of the gospel: studying God's word, having genuine fellowship, sharing sacred meals together, and earnestly and thankfully praying?