2 Peter 1:3-4 - "His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires"
The test for authenticity is often measured by applying some kind of force or foreign substance to that which is being tested. Determining whether something is made of real gold can be accomplished in a number of ways. Perhaps the most symbol is by rubbing the gold on an unglazed ceramic plate. The color of the mark left on the plate determines the authenticity of the gold. Real gold will leave a gold mark. Fake gold will leave a black mark. You can see the analogy, can't you?
At some time in our lives, we will undergo an authenticity test. We might be put through several – daily. What mark will we leave when we encounter those tests? When we brush up against difficulty? If we are authentic Christians, The mark we leave will be gold – the true mark of Christ. Unfortunately, black marks and scars cover many who have been hurt by fakes.
God is real and he is good. He has given us an example of how to remain authentic in a world full of fraud and deception. If you have been hurt by someone you thought was being real with you, you are not alone. Remember God's great and precious promises today, and press on in his strength.
How can you continue to leave an authentic mark of gold when you brush up against difficult situations?
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