Disciplining without Grace Misguided zeal in methods and means comes in all sizes and shapes. Everything from discipline in the church to fundraising techniques can be mishandled by religious zealots. While church discipline needs to be employed more frequently these days, carrying discipline to extremes is misguided zeal. The biblical emphasis in discipline is always on restoration. Unfortunately the history of the church is filled with examples of graceless discipline carried out with destructive zeal.
Evangelism is another area in which misguided zeal can wreak havoc.
There are many methods, techniques and means that can be used to evangelize unbelievers. The Lord often practiced this means of evangelism as he deliberately went out of his way to rub shoulders and build relationships with unbelievers. Fundraising without Scruples Zealous means used in fundraising can certainly hinder the growth of the kingdom of God. The desire for unnecessarily large church buildings or elaborate programs or lavish salaries have justified the fusion of religious zeal with the never-satisfied sinful nature of man. Unbelievers have been turned off and new Christians have been stumbled by constant pleas for money.