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SINCERITY IS NOT ENOUGH

Sincerity is important, but sincerity alone is not enough. A person can be completely sincere and still be sincerely wrong. What matters is not merely how strongly we believe something, but whether what we believe agrees with the Word and Law of God.

Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15.

God does not measure obedience by our intentions alone. He calls us to bring our lives into harmony with His truth. Paul said, “For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.” — Romans 2:13.

Consider Saul before his conversion. He was sincere. He believed he was serving God, yet he was persecuting the followers of Christ. His sincerity did not make his actions right. He needed the truth, repentance, and a changed life.

The same danger exists today. Many people say, “I love Jesus,” “God knows my heart,” or “I am sincere in my faith.” But Jesus asked:

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” — Luke 6:46.

Grace does not give us permission to live in disobedience. Faith does not cancel God's Law. True faith produces obedience.

“By the law is the knowledge of sin.” — Romans 3:20.

And Scripture declares:

“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” — Revelation 14:12.

The question is therefore not simply, “Am I sincere?”

The deeper question is:

“Am I sincerely following the truth God has revealed?”

Let us not use sincerity as a substitute for obedience. Let us study God's Word, accept His truth, repent where we have been wrong, and by His grace walk in obedience to His commandments.

Sincerity may explain your intention, but obedience demonstrates your submission to God.

Choose truth. Choose obedience. Choose Christ.

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