The Problem of Hypocrisy “No Way! I’d Never Be a Christian!” Sometimes he lies Sometimes he curses and loses his temper Sometimes he drinks He is not a.

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The Problem of Hypocrisy “No Way! I’d Never Be a Christian!” Sometimes he lies Sometimes he curses and loses his temper Sometimes he drinks He is not a good husband He is not a good father “Hey, Become a Christian!” Obey the gospel Worship God Study and pray Don’t lie Don’t cheat Don’t steal Don’t curse Don’t drink He is a good husband He is a good father NON- CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN

The Problem of Hypocrisy I. What is Hypocrisy? Greek hupokrites ( ὑ ποκριτής) “ One who answers: an interpreter; one who plays a part on a stage, an actor ; metaphorically a pretender, dissembler, a hypocrite ” (Liddell & Scott)

The Problem of Hypocrisy I. What is Hypocrisy? In the New Testament Acting for appearance sake Doing what we condemn Ignoring our own faults

The Problem of Hypocrisy II. Acting for Appearance Sake. A. An example (Prov. 23:6-7). B. A problem among the scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 23:28; 5:20; Luke 12:1). C. What’s the wrong reason? (Matt. 6:1-18). 1. Is it wrong to be seen? (Matt. 5:13-16). 2. When is service unacceptable? (1 Cor. 11:26- 29; Matt. 15:8-9; John 12:1-6).

The Problem of Hypocrisy III. Doing What We Condemn. A. Healing on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10- 16). B. Paul’s rebuke to Jewish Christians (Rom. 2:1-3; 17-24). C. Denial by works (Titus 1:16).

The Problem of Hypocrisy IV. Ignoring Our Own Faults. A. The speck and the plank (Luke 6:41- 43). B. Paul’s instructions to the Galatians (Gal. 6:1-5).

The Problem of Hypocrisy V. The Dangers of Hypocrisy. A. Causing another to stumble (Matt. 18:6- 9). B. It’s a mark of apostasy (1 Tim. 4:2). C. It may follow us later (1 Tim. 5:24-25). D. Where it can lead (Matt. 24:50-51).