When someone claims to have authority, what makes us believe them? Is it their confidence? Their charisma? Or is it because they say exactly what we want to hear? History is full of people who gained followers not by proving their credibility, but by making big, unverifiable claims—whether it was divine visions, miraculous signs, or promises of power and salvation.
As we reflect on the readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C), we'll be taking a close look at what it means to earn trust. From Isaiah’s vision of divine selection, to Paul’s circular reasoning about Jesus’ resurrection, to the moment Jesus recruits his first disciples, we see a pattern: credibility, in these stories, often rests on the supernatural. But in the real world, that’s not enough.
So how do we decide who is actually worth following? How do we recognize real leadership, the kind that stands up to scrutiny? And how do we make sure we’re not just accepting claims at face value, whether they come from the pulpit, the political stage, or the latest viral influencer? In this episode, we’ll explore why true credibility is built on actions, integrity, and evidence—not just on words.
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