Is This Your Likeness? A Scriptural Definition of Hypocrisy and Sincerity

"Is This Your Likeness? A Scriptural Definition of Hypocrisy and Sincerity" by J. Church is a religious book from 1826 that explores the ideas of hypocrisy and sincerity using the Bible. It teaches readers about real faith and the problems with pretending to be religious when you're not. The book compares what sincere believers are like to what hypocrites are like, using Bible verses to show the difference. Church uses creative comparisons, like comparing believers to artwork, to show how spiritual growth happens. He cautions readers about the risks of hypocrisy in religious actions, describing hypocrites as people who act religious without truly believing. By explaining the qualities of sincere believers, like being humble, loving honestly, and staying strong during hard times, the writer asks readers to think about their own beliefs and their relationship with God, ultimately calling for a more genuine spiritual journey, pushing believers to find true sincerity in their Christian life.