Community done right is an amazing sight that brings us closer to our creator and each other. But when it’s done wrong or approached with the wrong motivation it can be difficult. Today we’re chatting about the #1 reason I believe community fails. Let’s jump in and see what the Bible has to say.

Philippians 2:2-4

Then make my job complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

We kill community when we make it all about us and our needs instead of the needs of others and advancing the kingdom of Christ.

Some things to consider:

How would our communities flourish if we started to have an attitude of serving instead of seeing what we could take and how it would benefit us?
If you are finding community building to be hard or difficult I would challenge you to look at your heart and motivations and see if there’s room for adjusting?

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Andrea Worley