Are there things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely?
There are things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely. What about our lust? What about our …
Tag Archives: Hypocrisy
Why does Jesus the Messiah question the religious elites?
Jesus had lots of questions for the religious elites of his day. He pressed them and would not let them …
Are we jumping on others failures when we do the same things?
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
“But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?” ~Apostle Paul
The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …
Do I have an obligation to “fix” myself?
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure …
Is hypocrisy endemic in our leadership?
Hypocrisy is pretense to being what one really is not, especially the pretense of being a better person than one …
Are we trying to cover up our corrupt heart?
Jesus challenges us to be the real deal. Nothing worse, in God’s world, than faking it. May I be genuine …
Are we trying to impress others?
Here is something for me to assess. Am I being pretentious? Am I pretending and showing off what I have …
Would you go to your church if Jesus was the pastor?
Think about it. What if Jesus was pastor of our church. Would we go? The sad thing it is we …
Was Jesus possessed by demons?
Accusing Jesus the Messiah of being demon-possessed: Now this is bold. This took some chutzpah. The Pharisees (religious elites) were mostly …
Are we a part of the religious elites and hypocrites?
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. Our contempt allows us to ignore …
Do we scrawl a whim in place of God’s word?
Jesus is talking to religious people. That could be us. Jesus challenges us to really understand what God is saying and …
Should we judge others or not?
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if we …
Where does hypocrisy come from?
Jesus is clear. Jesus hates hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore …
How is hypocrisy expressed? Is it through insincere motives?
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
What is hypocrisy? Why is it evil and hated by Jesus?
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
Do I really mean it?
Jesus challenges us to stop acting. And, He is serious. He means it. Jesus can’t stand hypocrisy. How many times …
“Be on your guard against the yeast of the religious elites, which is hypocrisy” ~Jesus
Jesus warns me about hypocrisy. It is a serious problem. Being a religious elite leads to all kinds of errors. …
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” ~James
Gentleness is a strength. It is highly desirable, and Jesus shows us the way by His own gentleness. Jesus challenges …
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good.” ~Apostle Paul
Hatred is a strong negative reaction; a feeling toward someone considered an enemy, possibly indicating volatile hostility. I am not …
“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word.” ~Apostle Peter
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …
Is hypocrisy a tendency to judge others inappropriately?
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
“This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me.” ~Jesus
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
“You hypocrite first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” ~Jesus
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
What is the alternative to hypocrisy?
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by …
“You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me.'” ~Jesus
I must change my mind (aka repent). My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen and …
“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of religious leaders and elites.” ~Jesus
I need to be careful. There is a slippery slope where being a religious zealot moves quietly into religious rule …
God sees right through all such smoke screens and holds me to what I’ve done.
The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. There are atheists, God-deniers and God-haters who suppress the truth. …
“The Messiah also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” ~Apostle Peter
Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …
Does lack of self examination lead to pride and self-delusion?
There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It still continues among believers today. I need …
Pretense — Is it practiced by people in their approach to God?
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
Woe — What does it mean and why does Jesus use it so much?
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
Hypocrisy — What happens when my deeds do not match my words?
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
“You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance.” ~Jesus
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
Judging Others – Some Examples of Jesus the Messiah refusing
Jesus famously said “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will …
Hypocrisy — Its Expression through Insincere Motives
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
Hypocrisy — Where does it come from?
Jesus is clear. Jesus hates hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
“We think we make the picture hang straight on our wall by telling our neighbors that all his pictures are crooked.” ~Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Jesus is clear that we should not worry about the speck in brothers eye when we have a plank in …
Hypocrisy – What it is, why it is evil and hated by Jesus
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 