Quotes about Authenticity

A man who first tried to guess 'what the public wants,' and then preached that as Christianity because the public wants it, would be a pretty mixture of fool and knave

Show true religion, cause words don't relieve

Don't be a half-Christian. There are too many of such in the world. The world has a profound respect for people who are sincere in their faith.

Above all, don't lie to yourself.

If we make a great show of respect and love to God, in the outward actions, while there is no sincerity in the heart, it is but hypocrisy and practical lying unto the Holy One.

Movements toward freedom and the self-respect that comes from something other than what people think is their most important feature.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.

I love you the more in that I believe you had liked me for my own sake and for nothing else.

The sad thing is that many of us come to Christ because we are sinners, and then spend the rest of our lives trying to pretend that we are not!

Authentic men aren't afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they're sad, admit it when they're wrong, and ask for help when they need it.

Love doesn't happen because we use flowery words or express good intentions. It becomes real in our difficult choices every day.

Dating was always a give-and-take. He showed his best side, so did she, and it took time to get past that effort to get to know the real person. The long-term future of the relationship depended on the ability to clearly see the other person and figure out if they were a good fit together.