Counterfeit Vs. Real

1. How can we tell the difference between a committed follower of Christ and a counterfeit one, especially when both seem to say and do the ‘right things’? What is the ‘fruit’ in someone’s life that reveals the truth, as mentioned in Matthew 7:16?

2. Have you ever confused knowledge about God with a real relationship with God? How can we shift from knowing Scripture as information to encountering Jesus as a person?

3. In what ways can we be “doing church” instead of “being the Church”? What would change in your week if you focused more on loving people than on checking off a box on a list of duties?

4. Why do you think it’s easier for people to flirt with sin or hold onto unforgiveness than it is to pursue holiness and forgiveness? What practical steps can you take to close the gap between what you believe and how you behave?