We must keep in mind, though, that when we make fruitfulness the goal, leapfrogging intimacy, we make a well-intentioned but tragic mistake. When we try to carry out the mission of Jesus without grounding every action in intimacy with Jesus, we will often come out of the gate strong. A lot of social good has been done in our world through gritted teeth and the caring heart of a serious activist. However, more often than not, this motivation does not end in kingdom fruit. Even though it often starts that way, it tends to end in exhaustion and resentment.
