Authenticity

Down on Canal St., in New York City, vendors hawk “knock-off” versions of Prada, Dolce and Gabana, Louis Vuiton and many other designer purses.  To the untrained eye, they look just like the genuine article, even down to the embossed logos, but those in the know can spot a fake immediately.  When it comes to accessories, I’m not all that savvy, but if the item in question is salvation, well that’s another thing.  There are plenty of folks who will tell you that they know the way to God, enlightenment or Nirvana.  They want you to believe that it can be found in various religions or paths, and their claims can sound and appear very real.  I didn‘t “buy” into Christianity as if I were purchasing a knock-off, I studied, questioned really sought out the seal of authenticity, and I found it in Jesus. Authentic means conforming to fact, and therefore worthy of belief and trust.  Rather than shopping all over creation for the real thing, “buy” with confidence in God, He is verifiable. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12.