They’ve discovered how to speak to the culture.
The problem with relevance is that it always threatens irrelevance.
If you’re feeling threatened, there’s a very good chance that’s why.
So work on your relevance, not on taking shots at the leader who is.
3. Justification
If you’re not growing and others are, you’ll probably think of 1,000 reasons why.
You’re just being faithful.
They’ve sold out.
It’s harder where you are.
You just don’t have the right people.
God’s not being fair.
Justification leads to stagnation.
Instead of looking for justifications, look for explanations.
Why are you not accomplishing your mission? Why are you not moving forward? Why are you not reaching people?
Justifications lead to stagnation. Explanations lead to progress.
Find the explanation, muster up the courage and faith to address the issues, and you’ll move forward.
