Is it Real?
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Introduction
Introduction
Counterfeit: made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud
Counterfeit: made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud
Counterfeit Money Training
Counterfeit Money Training
How I got here?
How I got here?
"This revolution will not be televised"
"This revolution will not be televised"
Conversation with Dreylen
Conversation with Dreylen
Performative Christianity
Performative Christianity
A. Engaging in religious practices (like praying or tithing) primarily when others are watching to gain social clout or a reputation for holiness
A. Engaging in religious practices (like praying or tithing) primarily when others are watching to gain social clout or a reputation for holiness
B. Mastering a "church lingo" or using hyper-spiritual vocabulary without actual personal practice
B. Mastering a "church lingo" or using hyper-spiritual vocabulary without actual personal practice
C. Exhibiting intense religious devotion on Sundays while acting with cruelty, dishonesty, or a complete lack of neighborly love during the rest of the week.
C. Exhibiting intense religious devotion on Sundays while acting with cruelty, dishonesty, or a complete lack of neighborly love during the rest of the week.
Matthew 7:22–23
Matthew 7:22–23
Is it How you performed, or is it Who you Knew?
Is it How you performed, or is it Who you Knew?
Acts 4:13
Acts 4:13
4 things to know to make sure it is real
4 things to know to make sure it is real
1. Acknowledgement is not enough
1. Acknowledgement is not enough
James 2:19–20
James 2:19–20
2. The real work is inward
2. The real work is inward
John 3:1–7
John 3:1–7
John 3:16
John 3:16
3. You cant secretly love darkness
3. You cant secretly love darkness
John 3:17–19
John 3:17–19
4. You can't be afraid of the Light
4. You can't be afraid of the Light
John 3:20
John 3:20
Conclusion
Conclusion
Some come to church to hide, others come to church to be exposed.
Some come to church to hide, others come to church to be exposed.
Psalm 139:23–24
Psalm 139:23–24
God blesses who you are, not who you pretend to be.
God blesses who you are, not who you pretend to be.
Confession
Confession
Father God, I thank You that You help me have a real relationship with You. No pretense, no fake, or phoniness. And I pray that from now on my only Real concern will be pleasing You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Father God, I thank You that You help me have a real relationship with You. No pretense, no fake, or phoniness. And I pray that from now on my only Real concern will be pleasing You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
