Willie Robertson Believes This Generation is on the Wrong ‘Mission’

Published: June 11, 2024

Willie Robertson Believes This Generation is on the Wrong ‘Mission’

By Movieguide® Contributor

DUCK DYNASTY’s Willie Robertson is opening up about what today’s generation is missing — the full Gospel truth.

“Our kids are leaving…they’re taking off [and] being gobbled up by the world,” he told CBN News. “And, so, we’re like, ‘What happened?’ And I think it’s because…a lot of people just weren’t on the right mission. They thought the mission was just…[that we’re] supposed to go to church when we can and try to be a good person.”

“When the bar’s lowered on that mission, and that’s not what Jesus said do, well, don’t be surprised when you look up and everybody’s just gone,” Robertson said.

There’s more to faith than being “good.”

“People are searching,” Robertson said. “They’ve seen what the world has to offer and it’s just empty.”

He believes that they’ve missed the point.

“I think people have put their stock in politics and…we’re like, ‘Have we just got the right person in there who’s a Christian and does all the Christian things?’” he said. “We’re not even called to do that. [In] the Great Commission, [Jesus] didn’t say, ‘Go change your countries and make sure you got the right politicians.’ That wasn’t the mission.”

He continued, “The mission was to make disciples, baptize people, and to teach people.”

Robertson is adamant that the truth of the Gospel can be spread anywhere.

“Even if you’re at the deadest church in whatever little dead town you’re in, you can create revival right there,” Robertson said. “Just get out and start doing it. You can start with the people…your family, your friends, your kids.”

Robertson encourages others to share the Gospel through many mediums: interviews, sermons and now in his new book, “Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time.”

“In it, Robertson encourages people to share their faith with others in transformational, one-on-one conversations,” Faithwire reported.

Robertson previously shared about his book on Instagram, “In my new book, Gospeler, I share personal stories and insights that will empower you to engage in meaningful conversations about Jesus with those around you. From celebrating your spiritual heritage to embracing conversational evangelism, this book is packed with inspiration and guidance to help you share the gospel with confidence and authenticity.”

Robertson urges every Christian to share the Gospel, even if they don’t feel qualified. Movieguide® reported:

“…That’s one of the reasons that a lot of people will disqualify themselves from telling anyone else about their faith is because they feel like ‘I haven’t figured it out either,’” he said on Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Relatable” podcast.

He explained how the disciple Peter typifies this feeling. In John 21 after Peter denies Jesus and following Jesus’ resurrection, he and a few other disciples go back to fishing — their occupation before becoming disciples.

Robertson said, “I think Peter had went back to fishing because I think he was done. I think he thought, ‘I blew it. I mean, here I was, I had been following this guy for three years, all in. I’d seen all the things.’ I think he was just going to go back and probably tell a sad story about, ‘I was there. I was one of the ones.’”