But the wisdom that comes from heaven is…impartial and sincere.  James 3:17

Christianity can sometimes get a bad rap due to professed Christians being insincere. They say one thing, yet do another. And it results in one of the biggest excuses people have for not going to church: “It’s full of hypocrites.”  The word hypocrite means a play-actor, one who wears a mask. Many people try to convince the world that they are Christ followers only to turn around and take the mask off when they think no one is looking. 

True sincerity, though, is seen when no one is watching. How do you behave behind the scenes when no one you know is watching? Make sure you are sincere in all that you do, even when you think no one is watching—because God always is. And His opinion of you is truly the only one that matters.

Dear Lord, It can be so easy to say one thing and do another. Help me as I go through each day to follow up my words with the right actions and behavior. And help me to be sincere and display a true picture of what it means to follow you. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.