Overcoming the Religious Spirit ebook - MorningStar Ministries

or “go into the ministry” almost never do; or
if they do, they quickly fail. However, those
who go into business because they love a
certain product or service are much more
likely to succeed. Those who fall in love with
a certain musical instrument are much more
likely to become musicians. Those who go
into the ministry because they have a heart
for reaching a certain people group with
the gospel, planting churches, performing a
certain ministry, etc., are much more likely to
both do it and succeed.
Factor number two:
We must Stay Focused On Our goal.
This is truly a rare quality, and the lack
of it removes many from the ranks of the
achievers. The diversions can come from
positive or negative factors. Many cannot see
past the obstacles to attaining their goal, so
they seek easier goals. Others are diverted by
successes in lesser purposes. Harry Truman
once remarked, “Most people are defeated
by secondary successes.” This is true.
One of the hardest tests that we must
pass if we are going to fulfill our ultimate
calling is to not be distracted by all of the
other things that God is doing. God is doing
many wonderful things today, but it is not
possible for us to be involved in all of them.
It is often difficult to resist joining another
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