More than likely you have heard someone say this or have said it yourself. Innocent enough right!
Definition of Real: not imitation or artifical, genuine
Sounds great? but..........
Definition of Authentic: in a way that faithfully resembles an original
Whoa! Hold it! Do I want to be real or authentic?
Real people say whatever comes to their mind. “Being Real” is according to our own beliefs. It can be different for different people.
Authentic people think before they speak. They resemble the original (Christ).
Will my words encourage someone? (Authentic)
or
Will I tear someone down under the cover of “just being real”.
As a Christ Follower.............That which comes out of my mouth should be authentic------only that which would resemble Jesus( the original)
Not sure what that is? Start with I Corinthians 13: Love is patient and kind, is not jealous, is not rude, does not insist on its own way, is not touchy, pays no attention to a suffered wrong.
You may Say: “I am just being Real, I don’t know how else to be.”
The answer is: Be authentic!
Just semantics? ........... Perhaps...............Something to think about!
Authentically yours,
Ruth
PS. This was inspired by one of our last studies (I think Lisa Bevere). This point has always such with me!
This has also stuck with me from our Lisa Bevere study. Love it! Thanks.
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