Proverbs 11:9
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:
But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
As our civilization goes on, we lose more and more of our fundamental values. We now live in a society where double-speech is the norm in finances and politics. Everything is based on what is stated and signed rather than the facts. Societal relationships also, whether related to Church, work, or common interests rely on double-speech in their communications. Unbeknownst to us, we have created a world where we have to constantly translate what is being communicated to us so we don’t fall for it. Either that or we play the game.
Why is it that a smile does not necessarily mean a smile? Why is it that a simple question concerning our welfare can be loaded with innuendos and agendas? At the store someone says, “How are you today?” Do they care or is this a pretended concern just so you feel welcome at that particular store? We are daily submerged with advertisements that pretend to care for every single side of our welfare, when their sole concern is to sell their product to us at any cost, even if it is not the right things for us to do financially at the moment. Unscrupulous hypocrites use these methods born of hypocrisy to target teens into drink, drugs and sex. Older folks are also victims of smooth-tongued predators who lure after their retirement savings.
Why have we given in to the notion that it is OK to lie when it is for business, personal interests, or even for a good end? Have we grown so numb to the truth as told us in God’s Word? Or is that the reality of our wicked nature is too hard to bear, so we live in a pretend world of courtesy?
Our protection and deliverance against such global perfidy is based on a working knowledge of the Word. It is the Word of God that helps us see the truth in people no matter what they do or say. As we know and believe in the principles outlined in the Word, we can make the right conclusion that will help us see the traps of hypocrisy scattered around us like those infamous I.E.D.s that maim so many of our soldiers.
One day, the chief hypocrite will appear on the world scene. With his smooth tongue, he will deceive the world and even many saints. He will use the whole arsenal of lies and hypocrisy in the book to win the world to his side and against God. He will speak of peace, but war will be his heart. May we learn today to protect ourselves against him. May we learn today, through a thorough personal working knowledge of the Word of God, to discern the difference between truth and lying hypocrisy. May we be willing to face the truth of every matter when it comes, no matter what the cost.
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:
But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
As our civilization goes on, we lose more and more of our fundamental values. We now live in a society where double-speech is the norm in finances and politics. Everything is based on what is stated and signed rather than the facts. Societal relationships also, whether related to Church, work, or common interests rely on double-speech in their communications. Unbeknownst to us, we have created a world where we have to constantly translate what is being communicated to us so we don’t fall for it. Either that or we play the game.
Why is it that a smile does not necessarily mean a smile? Why is it that a simple question concerning our welfare can be loaded with innuendos and agendas? At the store someone says, “How are you today?” Do they care or is this a pretended concern just so you feel welcome at that particular store? We are daily submerged with advertisements that pretend to care for every single side of our welfare, when their sole concern is to sell their product to us at any cost, even if it is not the right things for us to do financially at the moment. Unscrupulous hypocrites use these methods born of hypocrisy to target teens into drink, drugs and sex. Older folks are also victims of smooth-tongued predators who lure after their retirement savings.
Why have we given in to the notion that it is OK to lie when it is for business, personal interests, or even for a good end? Have we grown so numb to the truth as told us in God’s Word? Or is that the reality of our wicked nature is too hard to bear, so we live in a pretend world of courtesy?
Our protection and deliverance against such global perfidy is based on a working knowledge of the Word. It is the Word of God that helps us see the truth in people no matter what they do or say. As we know and believe in the principles outlined in the Word, we can make the right conclusion that will help us see the traps of hypocrisy scattered around us like those infamous I.E.D.s that maim so many of our soldiers.
One day, the chief hypocrite will appear on the world scene. With his smooth tongue, he will deceive the world and even many saints. He will use the whole arsenal of lies and hypocrisy in the book to win the world to his side and against God. He will speak of peace, but war will be his heart. May we learn today to protect ourselves against him. May we learn today, through a thorough personal working knowledge of the Word of God, to discern the difference between truth and lying hypocrisy. May we be willing to face the truth of every matter when it comes, no matter what the cost.
To reckon with hard truth, is better, safer and healthier than accepting the traitorous cushioning lies of hypocrisy.
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