It's Got to be REAL!

Did you know that consumers are purchasing fake handbags, watches, shoes and perfumes? The business of counterfeit goods is the largest underground industry in the world. Hundreds of billions of dollars are generated while draining the economy, putting lives in jeopardy, and subsidizing organized crime in the process. If you are not careful you will find out that the Air Jordans you just purchased will never fly in authenticity and the Coach hand bag that you now have in your possession is not a Coach but a Couch! Ouch!!! 

Sales of counterfeit consumer goods (knock-offs in colloquial language) are said to be estimated at $12.8 billion annually.

How do you know if you are in a REAL relationship with the REAL Jesus Christ?

I would like to submit to you that too many people are involved in a knock-off relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. They have what I call a P and P issue: their profession of faith does not parallel their practice.

The Lord Jesus was very clear about counterfeit Christians.

"Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." - Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV)

Do you enjoy a REAL relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ?

Here are 4 points to consider.

Revelation- Has He revealed Himself to you by His truth and His Spirit?

Experience- Have you experienced new birth and are you exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Meekness, Gentleness  Self-control?

Authority- Is He the Absolute authority in your life for direction and moral positions?

Love- Do you demonstrate your love to the Lord by obeying His word?

Remember with respect to one’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ: IT’S GOT TO BE REAL!

Not a Sermon But a Thought,

PBKSR