6 Bible Verses about Sincerity

So, we should observe the Festival [i.e., live the Christian life], but not with the old yeast [i.e., old sinful ways], such as the leavening [effect] of evil and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Therefore, you should put out of your lives all malice [i.e., bad attitudes], and all deceit and hypocrisy, and all envy and unwholesome talk.

For we [apostles] are not like so many people, who "peddle" God's message merely for profit [or, "who corrupt God's message"], but in Christ's [service] we proclaim the message from God with sincerity, [realizing we are] in the presence of God.

For our appeal [to you was] not based on error, or impure [motives], or deception. Instead, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel. So, we speak, not trying to please people but God, who examines [the motives of] our hearts. For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].

Let [your] love be sincere. Hate whatever is evil. Cling to whatever is good.

[Since] you have purified your souls by [your] obedience to the truth [i.e., the Gospel message], which produces a genuine love for your brothers, [now] you should have this kind of fervent, heartfelt love for one another.

Little children [i.e., dear ones], we should not [merely] claim to love [people], or [even just] talk about it, but [we should love] by what we do [for them] in a genuine way.

I am not saying this [to you] as a command, but by telling you how eager others are [to help], to find out how genuine your love is also.

[So], demonstrate in front of the churches evidence of your love [for them] and our reason for boasting about you.

But the time will come, and is now [actually] here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [i.e., from the heart] and truth [i.e., according to God's revealed will], for these are the people whom the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.

For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.

For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.

Then you will be able to approve of [only] what is best and be sincere and without just blame on the day of Christ's [return],

Those who do it out of love [for me] know that I am prepared to defend the Gospel [i.e., before government authorities].

They were found not to be liars; [for] they were without just blame.

May God's unearned favor be upon all of those [there] who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

But the goal of this instruction is [to] love [God and people] from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith.

I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].

I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].

[For] He neither sinned nor used deceitful words.

[So], like newly born babies, you should desire the genuine, spiritual milk [i.e., God's word. See Heb. 5:12-13], so that by it you may grow toward [final] salvation,

I am not saying this [to you] as a command, but by telling you how eager others are [to help], to find out how genuine your love is also.

[So], demonstrate in front of the churches evidence of your love [for them] and our reason for boasting about you.

Slaves, you should obey those who are your earthly masters, out of reverence and eagerness to please them, with a sincere heart, as you would [obey] Christ. Do not serve them only when you are being watched, just to gain their approval, but as slaves of Christ, doing what God wants from your heart. Render your service wholeheartedly, as you would to the Lord, and not [just] to people,

So, whether you people eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to honor God.

In everything [you do], you should show that you are a [proper] example of doing good deeds. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

May God's unearned favor be upon all of those [there] who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

[As] Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward Him, He said [this] about him, "Look, [there is] a true Israelite, a completely honest man!"

For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.

In the same way my heavenly Father will also deal with you [i.e., punish you] unless every one of you forgives his brother from the heart."

Then you will be able to approve of [only] what is best and be sincere and without just blame on the day of Christ's [return],

[For] He neither sinned nor used deceitful words.

[So], like newly born babies, you should desire the genuine, spiritual milk [i.e., God's word. See Heb. 5:12-13], so that by it you may grow toward [final] salvation,

I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].

I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].

In everything [you do], you should show that you are a [proper] example of doing good deeds. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,