Study Questions - Mission Minded - The Motives

1. Read 2 Corinthians 5: 6 - 9
How much of a motivating factor for you is the 'home and away' aspect of Paul's thinking?

2. Can you think of an occasion when a stronger motive than self-preservation has governed your actions? What did it lead you to do? What risks did you take?

3. "A sense of security is a key motivation to a fulfilling and productive life." Do you agree? In what areas of your life has security been important? Remember there are other kinds of security than physical.

4. How does the idea of 'giving an account' affect you?
(2 Corinthians 5:10) Could this accountability be more of a part of our life together in the church?

5. "Christ's love compels us." (2 Corinthians 5:14)
In what ways can we keep that motivating factor fresh in our lives?

6. Where is the area of your "primary Christian ministry" - your daily activity? Pray for one another in that ministry.