Sincerity

2008-2-4 02:35:00

I'm surprised that Dean or anyone else would question without reason my sincerity or that of anyone else on the list.

Sincerity is not an unusual quality for most people are sincere most of the time. Those who are not are the few who are willing to cheat or deceive to get what they want. Everyone knows within their heart if they are sincere or not. If one says he is sincere and is not then he is making a bold face lie. Thus accusing one who says he is sincere of not being sincere is calling him a liar.

Every disciple should have this quality, but having it does not mean he is correct in what he is sincere about or on the right path. A tyrant can be sincere in his methods, but so will be a saint.

The greatest advantage of true sincerity is it will lead the seeker to acknowledge truth when it is seen and will lead to the eventual dispelling of illusion.

As far as I am concerned if a person says he is sincere then I will accept him at his word unless I have good reason not to.