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Like Life “3-Authenticity” The more filtered our lives become, the harder it is for others to really see us. ______________________________________ People are starting to fear and avoid unfiltered communication. ______________________________________ 2 Corinthians 3:13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. ______________________________________ Vs.14-15 “But their minds were made dull, for to this day, the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.” ______________________________________ 2 Corinthians 4:4 “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” ______________________________________ 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 “But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever- increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” ______________________________________ In a veiled world Christians are called to Unveiled living. ______________________________________ Only Christ can take the veil away. ______________________________________ What veil are you wearing? ______________________________________ Everything that we say must be true, but everything true does not have to be shared on social media. ______________________________________
Vs.15 “Even to this day when Moses is read a veil covers their hearts.” ______________________________________
A veil that first covers the face, eventually, will cover the heart. What started out as a covering became a spiritual condition. ______________________________________ We may impress people with our strengths, but we connect with them through our weaknesses. ______________________________________ Here’s some suggestions Be yourself. Social media break. Don’t use filters. ______________________________________ Vs. 16 “Whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” ______________________________________ My identity is not in your likes but in God’s love. ______________________________________ When I realize He is all that I have, suddenly I realize He is all I need. ______________________________________ No matter who is following me, I’m focused on following Him ______________________________________ Vs. 17 “Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” ______________________________________ 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. ______________________________________