In an authentic community people feel accepted for who they are. They don’t need to pretend or project an ideal image in order to belong. In order for this to take place, three things need to happen; firstly, dealing with the spirit of rejection, secondly, embracing self-acceptance, and thirdly, learning to accept others for who they are. In this sermon I will cover the first one; dealing with the spirit of rejection and trust that the Lord will help us to activate a community characterized by acceptance.