Church Missions

    The mission is a standard for every church organization across the world. The paradigmatic attitude is basically founded under the attitude of evangelization and proclamation of the gospel of Christ. Most of the Christians argue out that for the grace of God to be experienced in the heart of each and every human being and lead them towards God, is the core responsibility for missions. They, therefore, believe that missions are not an optional thing but rather it is a mandate for each and every Christian. The core responsibilities of missions are to spread salvation unto all nations, to resolve most of the social problems, to proclaim hope, encourage others and advocate for what is right and not controversial. 

    Of Gods and men film focus more on the nobility of the monks in choosing to stay with their job and their duty towards the probable death. However, according to them, it was the realistic thing to do but in real sense, they failed to make the right choice. This is because they had the ability to help as many people as they could. Therefore Christians should have humility character while carrying out missions (Kiser 2013). On the other hand, the mission movie is a challenging one that looks at both the spiritual and the temporal connection between them but in a provoking way. Thus the movie uses images of desolation, forfeit, and redemption which are most suggestive (Berrigan 1986). Thus it can be viewed as a positive depiction that tries to show us that the missions of the Catholics are basically selfless and the missionaries are defenders of the inhabitants in their culture (Ebert 2012).

    It is therefore important to note that each and every Christian despite the differences in the faiths, they are called to go out for missions and in so doing they will be able to practice love, charity and peace sharing in a way that is in relation to Gods vocation and the degree of influence that God’s word has on people. Thus, commitment to a greater common good is worthwhile as compared to the simple secular political stand they would have. This action paves way for eternity as man’s actions on earth are inspired and persistent in regards to the charity work and thus it builds on the universal city of the Lord. Through these missions, a proclamation and a system of an authentic vision of the love of God that leaps from God’s own heart (Borthwick 2000). It is through this love that the dignity of humans is protected and in this life is promoted. These missions encourage relationships that are founded in mutual self-giving as well as creating a civilization that helps them fulfill their obligation towards each other. In undertaking these missions, the church is able to help each and every person in fulfilling and meeting their destiny which thus allows for a complete loving union between God and each human being. It is thus the mission of each and every one to ensure that those that are in need are shown love and compassion as this is the only way that the church can be able to unite all the people through Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Berrigan, D. (1986). The Mission: A film journal.

Borthwick, P. (2000). Missions: God's heart for the world: 9 studies for individuals or groups. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press.

Ebert, R. (2012). Roger Ebert's movie yearbook 2013. Kansas City, Mo: Andrews McMeel Pub.

Kiser, J. (2013). The monks of tibhirine: Faith, love, and terror in algeria. New York: St. Martin's Press.

Piper, J. (2010). Let the nations be glad!: The supremacy of god in missions. Grand Rapids: Baker Pub. Group.