Sincerity is necessary

"… that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ." – Philippians 1:10

The apostle Paul's prayer subject for the Philippian Christians is a prayer subject for all of us. A sincere person is not double-minded; he does not hold conflicting beliefs about the Word of God. Instead, he accepts it without doubt and prays for what he truly desires. His words and deeds align, and he remains steadfast in his convictions, which are rooted in the teachings of the Bible. A sincere person is consistent in character, showing the same integrity both inside and outside the church.

Furthermore, a sincere person is not double-tongued; he does not praise God and curse people with the same mouth (James 3:9). God's children hate hypocrisy.

Such sincerity prompts self-examination, as one asks the Lord to scrutinize them and use His Word as a detector to identify anything contrary to His Word.

I want to be perfectly sincere— to believe sincerely in God's Word, sincerely seek His glory, sincerely fulfill His will, sincerely engage in His work, and sincerely share His Word.

From my diary,

February 24 sc,   2024