Cribs: Week 3 — Don’t Settle for Artificial Love

September 3, 2025

Pastor Will said, “Sometimes we fall in love with the representative, not the real person.” Have you ever experienced someone’s “representative” instead of their authentic self? What did it teach you about relationships?
The sermon contrasted apples (authentic, slow growth) vs. Apple Jacks (instant, artificial). Where do you see this tension between authentic and artificial in today’s culture of love in both marriage & dating?
What are some of the pressures that push people to present a “fake” version of themselves instead of being real?
Read Romans 12:9 — “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” How does this verse challenge the way you love others authentically?
What practical steps can you take this week to show up as your authentic self in relationships — and encourage others to do the same?