Bottom Line: Not all advice that sounds good is actually good. Just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s true.

Basic Truth: I belong to Jesus and He defines me

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where are you most tempted to fake it right now: school, church, family, friendships, dating, or online? Why there?

2. Wearing a mask can feel like a quick fix. Over time, how does it affect:

• your emotions?
• your relationships with others?
• your relationship with God?

3. Have you ever felt like you had to fake it with God?

•  What were you pretending, and what were you afraid would happen if you were real?
•  What do you think God actually did (or would do) in that moment?

4. Read Hebrews 10:22 together. How are we invited to come to God? What words/phrases stand out to you?

• What does it look like to come to God with a true heart in everyday life?
• What would “fake vs. sincere” look like in prayer, in worship, or when you mess up?

5. . Read Matthew 26:36–39 together. How did Jesus show honesty with his friends and with God in this scene? What do you notice about his words and emotions?

6. What can we copy from Jesus here when we’re tempted to act differently or hide our pain?
Where have you been faking it lately with friends, family, or God?

7. What is one step you can take to be real this week:
with God
with others

PRAY: 
Take two minutes for an honesty prayer. Fill in the blanks quietly, then share one line if you want:
God, today I feel _____.
I am worried about _____.
I need your help with _____.
I choose to trust you by _____.