Fake

Introduction

How many of you this is your first year at this camp? 2nd year? third year? fourth year?

I have no real reason for asking, I’m just curious.

I was reading recently about the imitation industry. Fake products. Fake News. Fake People.

You are starved and broke

We all instinctively recognize that there is something greater than ourselves, and we desire to grasp it.

Psalm 19:1 CSB

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.

Romans 1:19–20 NASB95

because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Rom 1:

You’re wasting your money

counterfeits

Sex

Money

Job

Status

Religion: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, etc.

Religion: playing Chirstianity

Matthew 7:21–23 CSB

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, drive out demons in your name, and do many miracles in your name?’ Then I will announce to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you lawbreakers!’

Isaiah 1:10–15 CSB

Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What are all your sacrifices to me?” asks the Lord. “I have had enough of burnt offerings and rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I have no desire for the blood of bulls, lambs, or male goats. When you come to appear before me, who requires this from you— this trampling of my courts? Stop bringing useless offerings. Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons and Sabbaths, and the calling of solemn assemblies— I cannot stand iniquity with a festival. I hate your New Moons and prescribed festivals. They have become a burden to me; I am tired of putting up with them. When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will refuse to look at you; even if you offer countless prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

Is 1:10-15

Real Food

Isaiah 45:22 CSB

Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. For I am God, and there is no other.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 NASB95

For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

Micah 6:8 NASB95

He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?

Matt

Matthew 7:21–23 NASB95

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. “Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ “And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’