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Soon after my conversion to Christianity, I began laboring in the work of ministry\u2026I convinced myself during my initial days of salvation that busyness equaled holiness. If I was idle, I was sinning and God was mad at me. Couple this belief with the theological teaching that you can sin your way out of salvation, and the result is an explosive concoction that prompts many to turn their backs on the church, Christianity (at least the version they\u2019ve been exposed to), and ultimately God Himself\u2026<\/p>\n

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My first step into brokenness was only the beginning of a six-year process God used to free me from the performance trap. During this time, God extended mercy to me in the form of a sabbatical from the pastorate. He began to provide rehab to my weary soul, showing me my lack of balance and how it tainted my assessment of His character. This slanted view of God was a prideful key inserted into my ignition of selfish ambition, fueling my actions to jump on the autobahn of a performance-driven life\u2026
\nBy the Holy Spirit\u2019s empowering (Romans 8:9-13), you can walk in the freedom Christ has provided you with from sin and the encumbrances that weigh you down (Hebrews 12:1- 2). I\u2019m convinced that once you begin to realize that God\u2019s unfailing love is being poured out on you nonstop, you will naturally be compelled to proclaim the truth of the gospel to both saints and sinners. The fruit of your labor, when coupled with the supernatural work of God the Holy Spirit, will be made known through the disciples you raise up to enjoy the trap of God\u2019s grace. Freedom in Christ from the performance trap comes with a responsibility: to invite others into a relationship with Him and walk into maturity together with those whom He saves.
\nWe are Bound to be Free<\/a>. It\u2019s time to leave our striving for perfection behind. Let\u2019s walk in a balanced relationship with Christ according to His Word, all the while enjoying the life everlasting He\u2019s given to us upon regeneration.
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Soon after my conversion to Christianity, I began laboring in the work of ministry\u2026I convinced myself during my initial days of salvation that busyness equaled holiness. If I was idle, I was sinning and God was mad at me. Couple … <\/p>\n

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