Definition: The term "insincerely" refers to the act of expressing something in a manner that is not genuine or heartfelt. In a biblical context, it often pertains to actions, words, or worship that lack true devotion or honesty.

Biblical Context: The Bible frequently addresses the issue of sincerity, particularly in relation to worship, prayer, and interpersonal relationships. Insincerity is often associated with hypocrisy, deceit, and a lack of true faith.

Old Testament References:

1. Isaiah 29:13 : "Therefore the Lord said: 'These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.'" This verse highlights the insincerity of the Israelites' worship, where outward expressions of devotion were not matched by genuine faith and obedience.

2. Jeremiah 12:2 : "You planted them, and they have taken root; they grow and produce fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts." Here, the prophet Jeremiah laments the insincerity of the people who speak of God but do not truly follow Him.

New Testament References:

1. Matthew 6:5 : "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward." Jesus warns against insincere prayer that is performed for public recognition rather than genuine communication with God.

2. Matthew 15:8 : "These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me." Quoting Isaiah, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees and teachers of the law for their insincere worship.

3. Philippians 1:15-17 : "It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains." Paul acknowledges that some preach the gospel with insincere motives, driven by envy and rivalry rather than genuine love for Christ.

Theological Implications: Insincerity in the Bible is often linked to a heart that is not fully committed to God. It is seen as a serious spiritual issue because it reflects a disconnect between outward actions and inner faith. The Bible calls for believers to worship and serve God with a sincere heart, emphasizing that God desires truth in the inward being (Psalm 51:6).

Practical Application: Christians are encouraged to examine their motives and ensure that their worship, prayers, and actions are sincere and aligned with their faith. This involves cultivating a genuine relationship with God, marked by honesty, integrity, and a heartfelt commitment to His commandments.(adv.) Without sincerity.

None of These Answers Will You Give Us. You Turn to Other Things ...
... This you ought either to confess or deny, and not to say what Origen also says,
but insincerely, as if he were playing upon the weakness of fools and children ...
/.../5 none of these answers.htm

Whether Baptism Produces Its Effect when the Insincerity Ceases?
... For a dead work, which is void of charity, can never come to life. But he who
approaches Baptism insincerely, receives the sacrament without charity. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether baptism produces its effect.htm

Secondly, to Assign Some Reasons Why Christians must Make this the ...
... In this; he took no heed to walk in the ways of the Lord with his heart; that is,
he did all insincerely and for selfish ends: and though the work he did was ...
/.../flavel/on keeping the heart/secondly to assign some reasons.htm

Of Patience under Bereavement.
... presently follow? Besides, impatience in matters of this kind bodes ill for
our hope, and is a dealing insincerely with the faith. And ...
/.../tertullian/of patience/chapter ix of patience under bereavement.htm

Holy Song from Happy Saints
... Let us blush for those mock psalms; let us shed many a tear of repentance that
we could so insincerely have come before the Lord Most High. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/holy song from happy saints.htm

Covenanting a Privilege of Believers.
... It is the hypocrisy of the Jews, who insincerely attempted this becoming service,
that is challenged in the words,""This people draw near me with their mouth ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter x covenanting a privilege.htm

The Life of Mr. George Buchanan.
... nobility, who were thought to have conspired against the king; and, in that matter,
the king being persuaded the Franciscans dealt insincerely, he commanded ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr george 2.htm

Letter Lxxxi. To Rufinus.
... [2489] Concordia, near Aquileia. [2490] See the introduction to Letter CXVII.
[2491] ie insincerely. [2492] Plautus, Aul. ii. 2, 18. ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter lxxxi to rufinus.htm

But as to what they Say, Arguing as Follows...
... for it is written of them, "They separate themselves being sensual, having not the
Spirit." [2569] But neither does he receive it who is insincerely in the ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 11 48 but.htm

Pelagius' Book, which was Sent by Timasius and Jacobus to Augustin ...
... held the opinions in question, but of his having taught them, could help suspecting,
and not unreasonably, that he must have acted insincerely in condemning ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 47 xxiii pelagius book which.htm

Insincerely (3 Occurrences)
...Insincerely (3 Occurrences). ... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ
from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ...
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Sincerely (8 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking
that they add affliction to my chains; (Root in WEB KJV WBS). ...
/s/sincerely.htm - 9k

Insincere (2 Occurrences)

/i/insincere.htm - 7k

Insincerity (5 Occurrences)

/i/insincerity.htm - 8k

Imprisonment (15 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:17 while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely,
supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment. ...
/i/imprisonment.htm - 11k

Former (107 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition,
thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ...
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Rivalry (8 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:17 while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely,
supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment. (WEY). ...
/r/rivalry.htm - 8k

Embittering (1 Occurrence)
... Philippians 1:17 while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely,
supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment. (WEY). ...
/e/embittering.htm - 6k

Motives (13 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Philippians 1:17 while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and
insincerely, supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment. ...
/m/motives.htm - 10k

Add (135 Occurrences)
... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking
that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB KJV WBS YLT). ...
/a/add.htm - 39k

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