Building Authentic Relationships: A Key to Fulfilling God's Purpose | Matthew 22:37-39

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by: Adeleke Adegbite

02/17/2025

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No one can fulfill their dreams or purpose alone. One of the most important elements for success in life is having authentic relationships. These relationships must be built on genuine love, trust, and mutual support.

What Makes a Relationship Authentic?

True authentic relationships have several key characteristics:

  • Sincerity and honesty without hypocrisy

  • Mutual respect and honor

  • Empathy and understanding

  • Willingness to listen without trying to fix everything

  • Shared accountability

  • Unity of purpose

    • Why Do We Need Authentic Relationships?

    The Bible teaches that we are created for relationship - both with God and with others. In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus commands us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. This can only happen through genuine relationships.

    Authentic relationships provide:

    • Support during difficult times

    • Encouragement to grow

    • Accountability to stay on track

    • Opportunities to serve others

    • Fellowship and community

      • What Prevents Authentic Relationships?

      Several things can block us from developing real relationships:


      • Pride and self-contertedness


      • Fear of being vulnerable 

      • Past hurts and lack of forgiveness

      • Unwillingness to be honest

      • Competition and comparison

      • Lack of trust

        • How Can We Build Authentic Relationships?

        To develop genuine relationships:

        1. Be real and transparent with others

        2. Show honor and respect

        3. Practice active listening

        4. Be willing to be vulnerable

        5. Maintain unity of purpose

        6. Walk in humility

        7. Share life together through hospitality

        8. Keep commitments and be trustworthy

          9. Life Application

          This week, evaluate your relationships and ask yourself:

          • Am I being authentic and real with others?

          • Do I honor and respect those around me?

          • Am I willing to be vulnerable and accountable?

          • Is pride preventing deeper relationships?

          • How can I better serve and encourage others?

            • Challenge: Choose one relationship to invest in this week. Make time to listen, show honor, and be real with that person. Ask God to help you develop authentic relationships that glorify Him.

            Remember - without authentic relationships, we cannot fulfill God's purpose for our lives. Let's commit to building genuine connections marked by love, trust and mutual support.







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            No one can fulfill their dreams or purpose alone. One of the most important elements for success in life is having authentic relationships. These relationships must be built on genuine love, trust, and mutual support.

            What Makes a Relationship Authentic?

            True authentic relationships have several key characteristics:

            • Sincerity and honesty without hypocrisy

            • Mutual respect and honor

            • Empathy and understanding

            • Willingness to listen without trying to fix everything

            • Shared accountability

            • Unity of purpose

              • Why Do We Need Authentic Relationships?

              The Bible teaches that we are created for relationship - both with God and with others. In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus commands us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. This can only happen through genuine relationships.

              Authentic relationships provide:

              • Support during difficult times

              • Encouragement to grow

              • Accountability to stay on track

              • Opportunities to serve others

              • Fellowship and community

                • What Prevents Authentic Relationships?

                Several things can block us from developing real relationships:


                • Pride and self-contertedness


                • Fear of being vulnerable 

                • Past hurts and lack of forgiveness

                • Unwillingness to be honest

                • Competition and comparison

                • Lack of trust

                  • How Can We Build Authentic Relationships?

                  To develop genuine relationships:

                  1. Be real and transparent with others

                  2. Show honor and respect

                  3. Practice active listening

                  4. Be willing to be vulnerable

                  5. Maintain unity of purpose

                  6. Walk in humility

                  7. Share life together through hospitality

                  8. Keep commitments and be trustworthy

                    9. Life Application

                    This week, evaluate your relationships and ask yourself:

                    • Am I being authentic and real with others?

                    • Do I honor and respect those around me?

                    • Am I willing to be vulnerable and accountable?

                    • Is pride preventing deeper relationships?

                    • How can I better serve and encourage others?

                      • Challenge: Choose one relationship to invest in this week. Make time to listen, show honor, and be real with that person. Ask God to help you develop authentic relationships that glorify Him.

                      Remember - without authentic relationships, we cannot fulfill God's purpose for our lives. Let's commit to building genuine connections marked by love, trust and mutual support.







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