The Sin of Hypocrisy
It is a sorry thing to engage in lies, deceit, lip service, etc. But that is exactly what the hypocrite does. The hypocrite is like a play actor, pretending to be something he is not. Too often hypocrisytakes place among those claiming to be children of God. Shame on you and shame on me if/when that’s the case with us. The Bible speaks of hypocrisy and clearly shows it to be sin.
- 1Peter 2:1 – “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking,”. This is what the Christian is to do. Lay aside hypocrisy. Let it not be named among believers.
- Job 27:8 – “For what is the hope of the hypocrite, Though he may gain much, If God takes away his life?” What hope has the hypocrite? Certainly not heaven. No hope, very sad.
- Matthew 25:41 – Jesus speaks of the unfaithful servant being appointed “…his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth”. Here the Lord specifies the hypocrite’s place with all the lost. Hell will be home for the mere pretender.
Friend, if you claim to be a Christian, be Christ-like. Guard your body and mind. Be pure. Don’t be a hypocrite!
– by David McPherson