tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10246373.post5806629281782078854..comments2023-10-09T09:28:01.733-07:00Comments on Arlene's Blogarific Day: HypocrisyArlene Kasselmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17215920805448767403noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10246373.post-47772825293523253802009-03-10T06:57:00.000-07:002009-03-10T06:57:00.000-07:00I've wondered if the Acts 5 story is there to say:...I've wondered if the Acts 5 story is there to say: "Yes, God has begun the new age through Christ. But that doesn't mean the character of God has changed."<BR/><BR/>Either way, I've acted like a hypocrite. (Last sentence is sort of redundant. I just noticed). But I hope I never get good at it.Frank Bellizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949066335378651585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10246373.post-77034666277973395252009-03-03T23:25:00.000-08:002009-03-03T23:25:00.000-08:00'For many of us, we will not face such a drastic s...'For many of us, we will not face such a drastic situation. But on a daily basis as we live for God I have been challenged to review my motives, my heart, my intent and to ask God to cleanse any ugliness from my heart. How thankful I am for mercy!'<BR/><BR/>Yes, and I pray I will not be hypocritical and that I will admit that I too struggle with sin and wrong doing.<BR/><BR/>Russ:)Dr. Russell Norman Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703130625190233670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10246373.post-71436986208416976042009-03-02T17:25:00.000-08:002009-03-02T17:25:00.000-08:00Hi Arlene, I've been down the road of being a hyp...Hi Arlene,<BR/> I've been down the road of being a hypocrite as well as having been falsly accused of such. To that I say, I am capable of being in error.<BR/><BR/> However, by definition, to be a hypocrite is to be someone who is insincere.<BR/><BR/> The issue of hypocrisy can be delt with if the church would get back to teaching what is tantamount to having a relationship with Christ. That is, to have quality relationships with one another. The church has lost its' grip on what that really boils down to. It is in Matthew 25. I continue to preach it, but, people continue to side-step it or flat out deny it.<BR/> We who are saved <B>from being judged according to the law</B> will stand as sheep (community) and goats (individuals) on the day of judgement. Then, all of those who call Jesus Lord, who thought they were going to reside with God for eternity will be surprised to find out, they should not have moved my belongings to another table in Sunday School class, or they should not have found ways to deduct from my paycheck in order to increase their profit. Because, Jesus tells us that what we did or did not do for the least of the brethren we did or did not do to him, and by that we will be judged.<BR/><BR/> So, what is the answer if we have been guilty of hypocrisy? Repent. Pay it back. Go to the offended and sincerely apologize in the company of those who may know of your hypocrisy. <BR/><BR/> <I>"Make every effort to live peacfully. Without holiness, no one will see the Kingdom of Heaven"</I>. Heb. 12:14.<BR/><BR/><I> 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. -2 Corinthians 5:10 (New International Version)<BR/></I>jeleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573831215568628361noreply@blogger.com