"Hypocrite!" That’s about as harsh an accusation one can throw at another. Isn't it ironic that most of the time the one throwing the “hypocrite” word is themselves a hypocrite? I’ve heard people say, “I can’t stand hypocrites.” I feel like saying, “How then do you live with yourself?”
Hypocrisy is a real human problem. We’re all hypocrites. We all like to pass ourselves off as something we’re not. It’s easier this way, nobody has to really know me; no one gets too close!
When we last looked into Galatians, I mentioned that the enemy, Satan, loves to destroy churches by bringing disunity. If we’re divided, we will fail. If we’re divided, our efforts for the gospel will be useless. One of the greatest threats to unity in Christ’s church is hypocrisy. Because hypocrisy doesn't just threaten unity, it threatens the effectiveness of the gospel. Hypocrisy obstructs the gospel.
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Stephen R. Burch
Hypocrisy Opposed Galatians: Grace-filled Living Green Mountain Baptist...
Stephen R. Burch is the pastor of Green Mountain Baptist Church in Center Rutland, Vermont, where he lives with his wife, Erica, and his five children. He trusted Christ as a young child while growing up in Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in music ministries from...