SINCERITY

SINCERITY

Have you ever wondered why it is common custom to end our letters with the closing salutation, “sincerely yours?”  Actually, this practice has its roots in ancient Rome.  It originates from the historical fact that Roman sculptors would often conceal cracks (in what appeared to be flawless marble statues) with melted beeswax.

However, when the wax would eventually dry up and crumble, the disappointed purchaser would grow quite angry and seek compensation.  In order to protect their reputations, more qualified sculptors started guaranteeing their work as “sine sera,” which means without wax.  Thereafter the phase “sincerely yours” came into common usage.  

In American courtrooms, witnesses are sworn in by responding to the following question: “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?”  Under federal law, perjury (lying under oath) carries a very stiff penalty of a fine and up to five years of imprisonment.

In the Kingdom of God, we are required by our Creator to be people of highest integrity.  As a matter of fact, God places such a premium value on honesty and sincerity that His Word declares: “He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house; he who tells lies shall not continue in my presence.” (Psalm 101:7)

Sincerity is an open heart that produces honest communication.

In certain circumstances, honesty might appear to have the capacity to work against our best interests.  But it is always the God-option, i.e. the only path that dedicated disciples determine to travel.  Any other road leads us far away from The One who is “the way, THE TRUTH, and the life.” (John 14:6)

Colossians 3:9-10

Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.

Always walk in truth.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!