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Judah Smith, Unfiltered

Judah Smith, Unfiltered

Friday, September 5, 2025
Judah Smith remembers when it hit him. Not a lightning bolt, not a spiritual high—just a jarring realization: he felt entitled. Entitled to appreciation. Entitled to certain treatment. Entitled to treatment that matched his status as a megachurch pastor. “It’s humiliating,” he said. “I feel entitled to people reciprocating my kindness. I feel like if…