Thought for the day

Insincerity can be a serious issue in our Christian walk because it goes against the very nature of what a relationship with God is meant to be, which is genuine, heart-deep, and rooted in truth.
Here are a few reasons why insincerity creates problems:
1. God looks at the heart
In 1 Samuel 16:7, it says:
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
We can say the right things, do the right things, even go to church regularly but if our heart isn’t in it, God sees that. Christianity isn’t about performance; it’s about authenticity and transformation.
2. It undermines trust and witness
When others see Christians acting one way in public and another in private, it damages our witness. Jesus was especially critical of the Pharisees for this kind of behavior:
“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” – Matthew 15:8
Inconsistency or hypocrisy can make non-believers skeptical of the faith, and it can cause believers to stumble.
3. It blocks spiritual growth
If we’re not being real with God or with ourself, it’s nearly impossible to grow. True repentance, confession, and discipleship require honesty. Insincerity builds a wall between us and God because we’re not dealing with Him in truth.
4. It leads to spiritual burnout
Trying to keep up a façade, pretending to be more “spiritual” than we are, can be exhausting. Over time, it leads to frustration and sometimes a walking away from faith altogether because it becomes about appearance rather than relationship.
5. It goes against the Spirit’s work in us
The Holy Spirit works in us to produce fruit like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and truth. Insincerity fights against that process. It’s like putting on a mask when God wants to do heart surgery.

Erick Bouwmeester
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