Authentic Faith:
According to the dictionary, the word “authentic” means – conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief.
It also means that it’s not counterfeit or copied!
Friends, we know there is an authentic faith because there are numerous counterfeits, umpteen copies that are represented as the original!
Yet, to recognise the counterfeit, we must have first-hand knowledge of, or be familiar with the Real Deal.1.
Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God.2.
But know this, false prophets will always minimize the role of Christ and maximize the role of people!!3.
For this reason, Jesus said, “We must watch out for doomsday deceivers.
Okay, He probably didn’t say it quite like that!
Still, the Amplified Bible outlines it like this:
“Be careful that no one misleads you – deceiving you and leading you into error.
For many will come in on the strength of My name – appropriating the name which belongs to Me, saying, I am the Christ the Messiah, and they will lead many astray.4.
In another scripture, Eugene Peterson fluently crafts the words this way:
“Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity.
Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other.
Don’t be impressed with charisma – look for character.”5.
Take note, as Christians, we must never have an attitude which finds or brings attention to fault!
However, this doesn’t mean that we should abandon the ability to make good sound judgement.
If we want to know about the character of a person – look at the fruit in their lives!
Don’t believe everything you hear.
Carefully weigh and examine what people tell you.6.
Now listen, this is what the God of hope says, “Walk with Me and work with Me, watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.
I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.
Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”7.
Here and now, God challenges us to be true-hearted, and regardless of the hoo-ha of the day, we should look to Him and not wander aimlessly from the right track.
So, if you’re new to the Christian faith, or if you’ve been on the journey for some time – we encourage you to attend a Bible believing church – and keep in regular Christian fellowship.
Try talking to God on a daily basis – and make an effort to read the Bible as often as you can.
Listen, and believe the Voice of Truth.
Keep focused. Open-eyed, wide-eyed!
Finally, concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the Truth plain and simple.8.
Have a great week.
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15 God stays united with everyone who openly says that Jesus is the Son of God. That's how we stay united with God
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3 Max Lucado.
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4 Jesus answered: Don't let anyone fool you. 5 Many will come and claim to be me. They will say that they are the Messiah, and they will fool many people.
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A tree and its fruit Jesus continued: 15 Watch out for false prophets! They dress up like sheep, but inside they are wolves who have come to attack you.
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God is love 4 1 Dear friends, don't believe everyone who claims to have the Spirit of God. Test them all to find out if they really do come from God. Many false prophets have already gone out into the world, 2 and you can know which ones come from God. His Spirit says that Jesus Christ had a truly human body. 3 But when someone doesn't say this about Jesus, you know that person has a spirit that doesn't come from God and is the enemy of Christ. You knew that this enemy was coming into the world and now is already here.
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29 Take the yoke yoke: Yokes were put on the necks of animals, so that they could pull a plough or wagon. A yoke was a symbol of obedience and hard work. I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. : . 30 This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.
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15 Do your best to win God's approval as a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed and who teaches only the true message.
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