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In this message, we dive into the uncomfortable but necessary truth about living one way in public and another in private. Jesus calls us to authenticity—real, rooted faith—not a life spent balancing on the tightrope of double standards.

We start by examining the Reality Disconnect Jesus warns about in Luke 12:2–3, where everything hidden will eventually be revealed. From there, we look at how “flexible morals” can feel right in the moment but ultimately lead us down a destructive path, just as Proverbs 14:12 warns.

We then confront the difference between a superficial faith and a deep, rooted walk with Christ. Colossians 2:6–7 reminds us that true discipleship is built on spiritual depth, not performance. And as Galatians 6:7–8 teaches, living a double life always carries consequences—our choices will eventually bear fruit, for better or worse.

But this message doesn’t end in warning—it ends in hope. You don’t have to keep walking the tightrope.

We talk through four practical steps to break free from the double life:

  1. Confess and Repent (1 John 1:9)

  2. Fix your eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

  3. Walk in the Spirit daily (Galatians 5:16)

  4. Pursue Accountability (James 5:16)

If you’re tired of pretending, tired of juggling two identities, or simply hungry for a more genuine faith, this message will encourage and challenge you.

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