The sad end of hypocrisy! (6/7/2023)
Luke 12:1-3 "…“Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs." - NIV
Jesus had just severely rebuked the Pharisees for their religious hypocrisy. What they did was for a physical show of piety but inside their hearts was a different story. They did under the cover of the law, their religious beliefs and traditions. But Jesus saw their true motives. They even plotted to kill Him contrary to the law they claimed to uphold. All of it would be revealed for what it really was; pretense and lies!
Hypocrisy is pretense, hiding true motives and presenting something else. People pretend to be honest and committed to what is true, right and just, but deep within carry different and evil intentions. The talk in secret is different from what is shown publicly. Jesus said all these will be revealed.
Hypocrisy is not sustainable. Its danger is that it brings much shame at the end when its coverings give way. It is deceptive, hollow and leaves those who love it hanging. And they will be cast away. Remember Gehazi!
We may cover up things, lie and succeed with people. But God Who sees all that people think, plan, say and do, in secret and in the open knows the truth even if we use His name to make it appear ‘sacred’. He calls us to walk in truth, love, honesty and in the light with each other. We are warned to be aware and to avoid the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. It defiles our true relationship with God. That’s double dealing with God and Satan. Over to you!
Hebrews 4:13 "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account."
Shalom children of God.