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Sincerity

Holman Bible Dictionary

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The personal quality of living life from a pure motive without deceit. Associated with words or ideas like “truth” (1 Corinthians 5:8 ), “genuineness” (2 Corinthians 8:8 ), “godliness” (2 Corinthians 1:12 ), and preaching sincerely the gospel (2 Corinthians 2:17 ). It is also contrasted with words like hypocrisy, deceit, and wickedness. See Holiness, Holy; Truth .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Sincerity'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/sincerity.html. 1991.
 
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