Sincerity serves as a shield against the weapons used by the devil to corrupt God's children. When they give in to wickedness, their way is turned upside down, and nothing goes well for them. Anyone who is not sincere will never be kept by the Lord or accepted into His Kingdom, because that person has helped the enemy in his destructive work, including leading astray those who were already on the right path. So watch and pray!

King David said of a Christian of good character: With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful; with a blameless man You will show Yourself blameless; (Psalm 18.25). This statement alone about the man after God's own heart is enough for us not to follow the path of rebellion. He expanded the revelation: With the pure You will show Yourself pure; and with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd. (Psalm 18.26). We want the Almighty as our true Friend.

Many people's problem is pride. Once someone is seized by this feeling, they will never be free from committing great transgression: Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression. (Psalm 19.13). Whenever the Word bothers you about an attitude, let go of what you want and do what the Lord says. Living free is better!

One of the evil works done to affect human beings is to make them insincere. Satan knows that if he incites this attitude in a saved person, the future of Christ's servant will be ruined. The Holy Book states: Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace. (Psalm 37.37). There is nothing better than respecting the Holy Scripture at all times. When we practice it righteously, we are blessed.

The path opened up by Jesus is safe and good for those who seek His favor. That's why it's worth being guided by the testimonies He shows in the Bible and, even if you feel that no harm will come to you, keeping the faith. The key is to consider how you are walking: I will behave wisely in a perfect way. Oh, when will You come to me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. (Psalm 101.2). Be wise and never believe what the adversary presents!

         Sincerity is accompanied by righteousness, which, if practiced, will make you blameless. For this reason, believe in the Lord, perfecting your life in what the Father of love says about His children: The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. (Proverbs 11.5). Our ways are not always perfect and good, but if we are loyal to God, our steps will glorify our Redeemer.

           Live according to divine standards, knowing that you will never be harassed by the evil one. The Almighty declares that His righteousness will keep the sincere from all evil, but the insincere will find themselves in a lot of trouble. Be true to the Good Shepherd to enjoy all His promises!

           In Christ, with love,

           R. R. Soares