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Erik: I Despised Pretending to Be Perfect in Mormonism—Jesus Set Me Free
“I don’t think she called it grace, but it was self-evident what it was. It’s like, ‘You need help. You don’t have what somebody else has. You need salvation. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could come in and save you?’”
— Erik
Erik spent years trying to live up to the impossible expectations of perfection in Mormonism. Behind the polished exterior, he was crumbling under the pressure to be righteous, to always appear perfect, and to earn God’s favor. But pretending only led to exhaustion, guilt, and deep spiritual emptiness.
In this vulnerable and honest testimony, Erik shares how Jesus broke through the facade of perfection and offered him something Mormonism never could: unconditional grace. He speaks about the pivotal moments when his view of God began to change—from a distant taskmaster to a loving, present Father. This is a story for anyone who feels like they can’t keep pretending, who is tired of living a double life, and who is searching for rest in the arms of Jesus.
Discover how grace—true, unearned grace—changed everything for Erik and how it can do the same for you.
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