I. Disdain for Fakery

Scripture:

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” (Romans 12:9)
“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” (Proverbs 12:22)
“Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.” (Proverbs 29:5)

II. Frustration with Superficial Happiness

Scripture:

“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.” (Proverbs 14:13)
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2)
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)

III. Commitment to Authenticity

Scripture:

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”(Psalm 139:14)
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”(Hebrews 13:6)

IV. Refusal to Tolerate Fakery

Scripture:

“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” (1 Corinthians 15:33)
“Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:37)
“If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord!” (1 Corinthians 16:22)
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)