Quotes about Genuineness

Authentic spiritual authority is what puts you in touch with reality.

I never faked my emotions or my desire to be a winner.

Gratitude must come from a place of true sincerity to be effective. Without sincerity, the experience is incomplete.

Let this thought sink deep into our hearts: The grace of our Lord abounds exceedingly with faith and love. As we cultivate faith in God's love, our hearts will be filled with love toward others. The genuineness of our faith in the love of God must be shown by love in our daily lives at home.

We should not, therefore, be afraid of testing others--or of being tested ourselves. It is only by testing, or being tested, that we understand whether the substance or the person is as it appears to be or is merely masquerading.

All those who go around draped with a false sanctimoniousness do it by the devil's prodding; because no one can worship God rightly with outward ceremonies, for true worshipers adore him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).

A great smile is a wonderful asset, but a good heart is pure gold.

Sometimes just watching a person doing the things they would only do at home lets you know who they really are.

Don't worry about having the right words; worry more about having the right heart. It's not eloquence he seeks, just honesty.

Always be sincere, even if you don't mean it.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.