Comments on: The Church Needs Less Authenticity

By: Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:21:29 +0000

Yep, it's all about motive. As usual, the commenters said it better than I did. Great collaboration, all.

By: Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:19:27 +0000

Good call, Jimmy. I agree – this kind of authenticity is definitely needed more in the church. Appreciate your comment.

By: kristerdunn

kristerdunn — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:12:03 +0000

Well done, sir. Well said and well played. The true authenticity…the really real…is messy. And below the surface. The motive… great piece. Thanks.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:39:16 +0000

Jeff,

I am new to Rethink and just read your article on Authenticity. Here is my perplexity. (is that a word?)

I have been a Christian for most of my adult life and am sick to death of preachers, and christians alike who try to act like they have it all together. When in all actuality NONE of us have it all together NOR will we on this side of eternity.

The only reason we have what we have as far as our christian walk is because of His unending grace and mercy.

My old pastor used to say that we need to "fake it till you make it". I don't agree totally.

I do believe in the power of the tongue, scripture points out that it hold the power of life or death, and yes…it is our choice of how and what we speak….but I am aware that without Christ's grace and mercy…I am nothing.

I am a flawed man.

I fail at times.

I will let you down eventually. I try not too…but I do.

BUT….I am covered by His grace….I am loved just as I am.

I am a follower of Christ seeking His face only and not the approval of others.

Just my thoughts.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:32:51 +0000

Thanks, Jeff. I'm just rephrasing old info: "Deny yourself, take up your cross…"

-Marshall Jones Jr.