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Verified: In Heaven (Part 1: The Danger of Verification: Lessons from A Census)

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Join us for a captivating three-part podcast series that parallels the sought-after 'check mark' of social media accounts with the ultimate verification from our Heavenly Father. Discover how to break free from the need for human praise and embrace God's validation instead. As we grow in our calling and mature in our identity in Christ, learn to rely on His verification process, unlocking a life free from the chains of earthly validation. Tune in now and embark on an exhilarating journey towards finding true worth and fulfillment.


Part 1: The Danger of Verification: Lessons from A Census (1 Chronicles 21:1-4)

- Introduction: Highlighting the concept of verification in social media and its implications in our lives. Highlight the FOUR main checkpoints for an account to get verified.

- Story of David's census: Examining the story from 1 Chronicles 21 and how David's desire to count his people led to disastrous consequences.

- Drawing parallels: Discussing how the act of taking a census in the biblical context can represent our tendencies to seek validation and verification in the world.

- Highlighting the dangers: Exploring the negative consequences of seeking worldly verification instead of relying on God's approval.

- Key takeaway: Understanding the importance of prioritizing God's approval over seeking validation in the world.


  • Don’t take a census. We don’t have followers, we have influence. Be careful how we manage our influence. Measure influence, not followers. They are the Lord’s followers, not ours. Our victories should be counted to the Lord, not us. David got emboldened because him and his boys were destroying giants. Stay humble and keep stewarding.)


    • Verification Requirements for Instagram:

    • Authentic: Represent a real person, registered business or entity. (The Word of God tests the character and authenticity of earthly/heavenly characters. See Hebrews 4:12)
    • Unique: Represent the unique presence of the person or business. Only one account per person or business may be verified, with exceptions for language-specific accounts. We don't verify general interest accounts (example: @puppymemes). (We are all unique, fearfully and wonderfully made by the Father. See Psalm 139)
    • Complete: Your account ⁠must be public⁠ and have a bio, profile photo and be active when you apply. (Our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. See Luke 10:20)
    • Notable: Your account must represent a well-known, highly searched for person, brand or entity. We review accounts that are featured in multiple news sources, and we don't consider paid or sponsored media content as sources for review. (Jesus is the Person or Brand we represent as God’s children, the most Notable name in Heaven. See John 14:6)


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