We may be passionately sincere about something we believe, but that doesn't mean we're right. Sincerity is important, but when it is separated from truth, it becomes deception.
Deception does not require bad motives — only a false source. In other words, good intentions are not enough if we are not grounded in the truth. We can be sincerely wrong.
What is truth? We can discover it only by returning to its source — God. Jesus calls Himself “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Truth is not merely a concept; it is a Person who is the ultimate source of all truth.
Truth is not subjective — not “everyone has their own truth” - as some believe. Nor is truth based on feelings. It is objective because it can be tested and verified.
Deception does not require bad motives — only a false source. In other words, good intentions are not enough if we are not grounded in the truth. We can be sincerely wrong.
As Paul explained to those who sincerely thought the law could save them: Romans 10:2–3: “I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal… Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to their own way…”
What is truth? We can discover it only by returning to its source — God. Jesus calls Himself “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Truth is not merely a concept; it is a Person who is the ultimate source of all truth.
Truth is not subjective — not “everyone has their own truth” - as some believe. Nor is truth based on feelings. It is objective because it can be tested and verified.
Unfortunately, people can sincerely believe in a false Jesus and false teachings because they do not know their Bible well.
Some Christians even believe they are helping people through occult practices (eg. Reiki, yoga or the Enneagram) because they have good and sincere intentions.
But they are deceived. Sincerity must always be connected to truth in order to be useful. When it is rooted in a false source, it will cause more harm than good.
Therefore, be sober-minded and test everything against Scripture. Be sincere — but be rooted in the truth.
Some Christians even believe they are helping people through occult practices (eg. Reiki, yoga or the Enneagram) because they have good and sincere intentions.
But they are deceived. Sincerity must always be connected to truth in order to be useful. When it is rooted in a false source, it will cause more harm than good.
Therefore, be sober-minded and test everything against Scripture. Be sincere — but be rooted in the truth.
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