Hypocrisy is an integral part of human nature. Isn't it true we often hide the truth? A lie is an accepted form of interpersonal communication these days!
We put on the mask of happiness, joy, satisfaction, when truly, deep down we are different.
What about the young adult that thinks because they are getting older they need to be married? So they meet someone and marriage takes place. Yet even though they made vows they were lying. Even as they gave themselves to the other, they were lying. Too often we get in a hurry in life. This hurry and conform to the culture mentality is creating a weak and impotent society. Nothing has staying power! People are quitters, the one true source of success is how much money you have....
Oh I weary with the hypocrisy! Even in faith based communities hypocrisy runs rampant. People "say" they've meet Jesus yet deep down they know that concept is very foreign and foggy. Religion is rife with hypocrisy! Man alive look at the various belief systems, dig into the "why do they do this" and discover it is because of pride, politics, and power. It's not because Jesus said!
As a Pastor I weary from hypocrisy fatigue. Even Pastors put on a false front....everything is beautiful and joyful we say, yet deep down we weary over the shallow church hopping, the brazen chest puffing of other Pastors, the lack of courage on our part to truly trust God.
The reality of apostasy always comes from hypocrisy! There is no easy solution except that I would make one Disciple and that I would be solely responsible for my personal integrity. I believe God is willing to do His part. Now will I be true to my part?
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