And they cried aloud and cut themselves after their custom with swords and lances, until the blood gushed out upon them. And as midday passed, they raved on until the time of the offering of the oblation, but there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention. 1 Kings 18:28-29 (ESV)
Sincerity is a prison for those who believe lies. Nothing may be more tragic than those who are sincere yet wrong. I have heard those who are wrong try to soften the blow by declaring, "At least I was sincere." Sincerity is a good quality when coupled with humility and truth, but it becomes a travesty when associated with ignorance.
Sincerity can cause great harm in that you can combine it with stubbornness and then one day feel abandoned, for your trust has been in your faith or your sincerity rather than in God. The real influencers in your life have been the people around you, not God in you, and the price you ultimately pay is sudden and devastating.
Before you are sincere, you must ensure you are right, or your sincerity will destroy you. |
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