Victory Fellowship Church Podcast

What does it mean to be authentic and why is it so important for Christians to be real with one another? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares reasons you might struggle with authenticity and keys to experiencing the benefits authenticity.  It’s so easy to hide, because we know we’re all imperfect. God’s not looking for perfection, He’s looking for connection. What is authenticity?Authenticity is when your thoughts, your words, and your actions are all in agreement. Why aren’t we authentic?1. Guilt and shame. Guilt says “what I did was wrong,” shame says “who I am is wrong.”Genesis 3:7-10 “At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. 8When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees. 9Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” 10He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid.