In a culture obsessed with authenticity, we're told to be true to ourselves. But authenticity without boundaries can justify selfish behavior and lead to narcissism. The apostle John offers a better path: abiding in Christ. This means making your home in Jesus through daily spiritual practices, not just Sunday church attendance. True abiding requires enduring through difficult seasons and produces confidence instead of shame. It leads to righteous living - right relationship with God and others through intentional, purposeful action. While authenticity points us back to ourselves, abiding in Christ transforms us into who we were created to be.