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Disdain for Fakery

Feb 21, 202500:29:37Tap to summarize

I. Disdain for Fakery Strong dislike for being fake and feeling awkward around it. Recently read How to Win Friends and Influence People via Headway. Book’s philosophy: Be agreeable and never make anyone feel bad. Struggles with this approach—naturally blunt and direct. Observes kindness being used manipulatively as flattery. Scripture: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” (Romans 12:9) “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” (Proverbs 12:22) “Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.” (Proverbs 29:5) II. Frustration with Superficial Happiness Dislikes being asked to smile for pictures. Rejects the notion that constant smiling equals happiness. Recognizes that comedians, despite bringing joy, often battle hardship. Values joy over happiness—sees joy as defiance against despair. Advocates for a balanced, realistic view of life, avoiding extremes. Scripture: “Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.” (Proverbs 14:13) “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2) “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) III. Commitment to Authenticity Turning 32 marked a commitment to being genuine. Feels secure, confident, and unimpressed by others’ expectations. Attributes confidence to knowing his identity in God. Scripture: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”(Psalm 139:14) “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10) “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”(Hebrews 13:6) IV. Refusal to Tolerate Fakery Declares unwillingness to maintain relationships with fake people. Rejects code-switching and commits to being the same person always. Prioritizes honesty over others' comfort or approval. Scripture: “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” (1 Corinthians 15:33) “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:37) “If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord!” (1 Corinthians 16:22) “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

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Message from Jesus to the Church in Laodicea

Feb 21, 202500:09:45Tap to summarize

' “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name. “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”' Revelation 3:1-22 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.3.1-22

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Message from Jesus to the Church in Philadelphia

Feb 21, 202500:17:47Tap to summarize

' “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name.' Revelation 3:1-13 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.3.1-13

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Message From Jesus To the Church in Sardis

Feb 21, 202500:17:06Tap to summarize

' “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.' Revelation 3:1-6 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.3.1-6

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Message From Jesus To the Church in Thyatira

Jan 24, 202500:24:53Tap to summarize

https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.2.18-29

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Message From Jesus To the Church in Pergamum

Jan 23, 202500:23:34Tap to summarize

https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.2.12-17

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Message From Jesus to the Church in Smyrna

Jan 22, 202500:23:22Tap to summarize

' “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.' Revelation 2:8-11 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.2.8-11

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