July 19, 2026 - How the Power of an Authentic Life Challenges a Hypocritical One

How can we see through the lies and deception that come our way? We might immediately think of how others come across, but the deeper question we need to ask ourselves is: what are we communicating with others? Are we living an authentic life? There is nothing worse than living a life of self-deception. How does God view our lives?                As we come to the close of the letter, we hear Paul’s final exhortation, prayer, and appeal for the Corinthians to respond to his message of correction. He calls them to examine themselves. It was Socrates who said, “That the unexamined life is not worth living.”