This monring we talkeda bout Hypcrisy, which is a word that means two-faced. The idea being that a hypocrite is one that says one thing but does something else. We shouldn't be hypocrites as followers of God. 1st Peter 1:15-16 tells us that we need to be holy as God is. Our actions should match our words 100% and they should be the right actions/words. When we act hypocritically we can cause others to turn from God or even for those younger in the faith to stumble.
How do we deal with hypocrisy when we see it in others? Many times we just avoid them, but let us look a little closer at 7 things we should/shouldn't do in order to deal with hypocrites. #1 -- Realize you are a hypocrite too, you aren't better than the others beacause you yourself are one. #2 -- Work on YOUR areas of hypocrisy. Matthew 7:3-5 tell us that before we can remove the speck from our brother's eye we need to remove the plank from our own. #3 -- Realize there is a difference between willful hypocrisy and ignorant hypocrisy. Some people just don't know any better. #4 -- Love hypocrites, despite their hypocrisy. #5 -- Pray for hypocrites. #6 -- Live truth in front of hypocrites so they see how it is done. #7 -- Don't judge, unless you want judged in that area too, and in the same way (Matthew 7:1-2).
I give this morning: A+
Favorite Moment: (tie) "You're a sinner! But Jesus loves you!" or Jared asking if it okay to bring his bible to church.
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