Sometimes, if members of a church are lethargic or uninsightful and lack direction or passion they could influence other members to give up because it seems too overwhelming. It reminds me of a clip from the film ‘The Holy Man,’ where thousands of starfish were washed up on shore and an individual was trying to save them by throwing them back in the water. They were told by someone ‘what’s the point in trying to save them all? There are too many.’ But the individual picked another one up and threw it into the water saying, ‘I just saved that one.’ (just one is better than none)

Of course it’s not us who can save people, only Jesus can, but to work alone is just as important and useful, than part of a group.