10 things that keep us from Mission (a Resurgence Post)

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10 Things That Keep Us From Mission

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Radically Missional

When we look at the life and ministry of Jesus, there is one constant we cannot escape — Jesus was constantly and radically missional.
No matter which gospel you read (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John), Jesus is always reaching out to both the rejected and the religious, the outcasts and to those who are “in.” Jesus has love for both the lawbreakers (the antinomians) and the law-keepers (nomians).

10 Things That Keep Us From Mission

Yet, despite this most obvious feature of Jesus’ life, which he passes on to us as an ever-abiding commandment (Matthew 28:19-20), many of us find it challenging to have a lifestyle of mission like Jesus. Below are ten common reasons that can keep us from the mission Jesus has called us to:

1. Too busy
2. Inadequate community support
3. Uncertainty of beliefs
4. Negative view of conversion
5. Loss of free time
6. Lack of common interests
7. Fear of condemnation
8. Fear of corruption
9. Fear about what to say
10. Loss of relationship

In the posts to follow, we’ll go in-depth into each of these points and the way we can work to combat their tendencies in us. For now though, pray that God would reveal these areas you are prone to and also restore your heart to his ways.