4 Obstacles to Discipleship

Studies show that these 4 obstacles are stunting our Christian growth. This devotion offers some helpful answers.

 According to extensive Barna studies, self-identified evangelical Christians face four major obstacles to spiritual growth/discipleship.

1. Commitment
    Only 18% admit they’re committed to their spiritual growth.

2. Repentance
    Few admit to being deeply sorry for their sins.

3. Activity
    Most confuse church activity with spiritual depth.

4. Spiritual community
    Few are involved in relationships that hold them accountable.

Why not take some time to evaluate yourself in these four areas.

If we want to genuinely live for Christ, we need to be:

1. Determined and deliberate about becoming more like Christ. 
    Philippians 2:12-13
2. Aware of how our sins separate us from God’s purposes. 
    1 John 1:8-10
3. Concerned with maturing in our faith, not just participating in church programs. 
    2 Peter 1:5-8 
4. Investing in the lives of others who will also invest in our lives.
    Ephesians 4

Please join me in praying through these obstacles and taking steps to overcome them.
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Studies show that these 4 obstacles are stunting our Christian growth. This devotion offers some helpful answers.

 

Studies show that these 4 obstacles are stunting our Christian growth. This devotion offers some helpful answers.



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7 comments:

  1. Nicole HyattJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Good Reminders!

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  2. JudithJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Thank you for these good reminders. We can go along and forget where we are heading.

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  3. Connie NelsonFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I thought as I grew older it all would get easier but it hasn't. There is still work to do :)

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  4. Deborah @ GrowingInHisGraceJuly 21, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    #4 is actually the reason my husband and I renewed our vows. Is there anyway we can make sure every Christian in America reads this and takes it to heart Gail? :-)
    Good review.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 5, 2019 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks for the message. More grace.

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  6. UnknownOctober 4, 2021 at 10:34 PM

    Actually the entire post is great and like Deborah above said #4 is key I believe. No man is an island, at every step of the way we need someone to walk beside us. Is not the reason for the Holy Spirit. Shalom in the truest sense of the word.Timely very timely,thank you.

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