Tag: sincerity
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Sincere Does Not Mean Innocent – Genesis 34:18-19
Genesis 34:18–19And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor’s son. And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter:… and he was more honourable than all the house of his father. Hamor and Shechem agreed to the demand immediately. There was no delay. The text says the…
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A Life Worth Following — Titus 2:6–7
Titus 2:6–7 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity. Paul now turns his attention to young men. His instruction is surprisingly simple. “Be sober minded.” Clear thinking. Steady judgment. A young man who is not driven by impulse, ego,…
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Where It Is Supposed to Lead — 1 Timothy 1:5–7
1 Timothy 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned. Paul has just warned Timothy about people drifting into speculation and side trails. Then he slows everything down and says, in effect, here is the point. Love. That is where…