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In what ways have you seen hypocrisy in the church negatively impact the church’s witness to the world? What do you feel is the best way to eliminate hypocrisy in the church?
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Shamefully people judge the truthfullness of Christianity by examining the sinfullness of believers (and so -called believers in God). When we first surrender our lives to Christ (come to faith in the Gospel) and repent and turn from of our sins, I believe that’s where God begins the work of sanctifying each of us to gradually become more and more like Jesus. This is not an overnight process and even though we are children of God (adopted sons and daughters) we still sometimes sin. The difference however, if we are truely saved is that we become aware that we have sinned and done something displeasing to our Father. Hopefully we repent and continue in our walk to love God with all our heart, mind and soul (and our neighbors as ourselves). Occasionally this seems like one step forward – two steps back. But if we trust in the Holy Spirit to guide us and put God first in our lives (thanking Him for His precious Son, Jesus, who gave His life so that we might be forgiven) – I have confidence that I (we) will become more and more like our LORD.
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I have been always heard that followers of Christ have been shifted from the kingdom of darkness of this world to the world of wonderful light of Him but I people see very much of darkness in the lives of them. As for me, the best way to eliminate this is to read the Bible daily and meditate on the characters of Christ so that the light of God will be shining through our lives.
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Personally, I don’t believe there is any way to eliminate hypocrisy this side of heaven.
Hypocrisy should show christians and non christians the truth of the matter…that, we are all hypocrites to some degree or another. This would be the best witness!!! As Steve Brown alway said “I’m just a beggar trying to show another beggar where to find bread”. Knowing this could we hopefully or maybe offer each other a little grace, like our Lord Jesus does? Knowing we are all sinners, and that the ground is level at the foot of the cross…this should level the playing field…and demonstrate to all of us the need of a saviour? In my opinion most, not all…but again I say most christians should get off their high horse. We should never judge someone because their sin looks different than ours. After all what does the Lord require of me? What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. …Micah 6:8, the “Micah Mandate” to me this says it all. -
Pastors not practicing what they preach and some Christians acting very rude despite claiming to be followers of Christ. I’m not sure how it could be resolved.
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I’ve seen hypocrisy when church leaders and even pastors have been involved in scandals. I don’t believe we will ever be able to eliminate it, I believe it should be taught about through scripture and then handled by again holding the individual accountable, by maybe by removing them from positions permanently or for a time and them by teaching everyone about repentance and forgiveness.
