Sincerity

Generic Definition

“being genuine and free from hypocrisy”

Biblical Definition

“acting genuely and speaking honestly to everyone without any selfish or impure motive”

Bible Verse

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,”

1 Peter 1:22

Notable Quotes

Charles Spurgeon

English Particular Baptist preacher.
“Sincerity makes the very least person to be of more value than the most talented hypocrite.”
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Confucius

“Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. ”
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John Wooden

Basketball coach
“Sincerity may not help us make friends, but it will help us keep them.”
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Charles Spurgeon

“Sincerity makes the very least person to be of more value than the most talented hypocrite.”
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Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.