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Why Boredom Eventually Ruins Ministry Leaders
Posted on December 4, 2020 8:00 AM by Faith Sites
Categories: General
A significant portion of the sins that ministry websites warn Christians about have been known to be a result of boredom.  Though church leaders rarely take notice since they are convinced of their immunity to such weaknesses.  Boredom is dangerous as it encourages faithful disciples of God to look elsewhere for fulfillment.

Certain followers fail to realize that when they search for contentment in the world, they abandon the one reliable source of satisfaction that is offered in heaven.  Boredom has a variety of sources and it can have long-lasting consequences for ministry leaders who never consider it a real threat.
 
New Ways Of Communicating

The notion that boredom can destroy a ministry sounds absurd until you realize how easy it has become for leaders to lose interest in the word of God.  The expectation is that his followers should study his message with passion and always rely on scripture in their fight against any physical and spiritual enemies.

Some pastors may struggle in this area as they spend a great deal of time reading and explaining the Bible that it eventually creates a desire in them for something new.  Instead of thinking of new ways to communicate an old message, this development often compels them to corrupt the doctrine of their church.
 
The Erosion Of Holy Living

The integrity of God’s word is not all that people risk when they allow boredom to invade their minds.  Those that shift their focus from God’s word are just as likely to seek out a new mission since the old mission no longer satisfies the desires of their heart.

Ministry leaders are expected to overcome the rigors of time by finding new ways to approach their old mission.  Disciples that long for new missions are just as likely to stray from the vision their ministry websites tout.  Most of the time, ministry leaders overcome boredom by focusing on their faith and devote more of their time to the ministry.

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