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The command is not to forsake the assembly as some were doing then, and as some are doing today. Those who forsake the assembly are sinning willfully. If they will not repent but continue in their willful sin of forsaking the assembly, "there no longer remains a sacrifice" that will remove this sin. Even though one may be a good person, if one continues in the sin of forsaking the assembly or any other sin, he will face a certain fearful judgment and a real fiery Hell forever and ever.

Why is it sinful to forsake the assembly of the church for which the Lord shed His blood and died?  The Bible says that by forsaking the assembly one "has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace" (Hebrews 10:29).

By forsaking the assembly one is saying that he no longer cares to be a part of the church for which Christ shed His blood and died. What will happen to one who continues to forsake the assembly? God says "vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord…it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" (Hebrews 10:30-31). By forsaking the assembly one throws away his inheritance in Heaven and will inherit the eternal torment of Hell. 

There are many other reasons not to forsake the assembly of other Christians.  The assembly provides security,  encouragement and a resource for a deeper understanding of the scripture.  The assembly also gives a sense of belonging and helps us be accountable to one another.

Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals.  1 Corinthians 15:33