HYPOCRISY AT A GLANCE

As much as I dont want to write this ,I feel the urge to,something deep is telling me to open it up and talk about it.As sensitive as it will sound I feel like pouring my heart out concerning this issue of hypocrisy in our religion.Yes,here is my research and observations.

Hypocrisy is the the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform,With that in mind we can now look at it in religion/biblical perspective,in this modern church specifically here in Kenya, we have observed the shepherds ‘eating’ the flock in which they are supposed to take care of.These same preachers will stand at the Lord’s presence and pray for the sinners against fornicators,drunkards and adulterous actions.Hypocrisy is also warned in the bible Matthew 7:3-5
Verse Concepts
“Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? “Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? “You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye”You cannot preach water and drink wine,you cannot pray for the sinners when you are amongst them, to its not possible.

The person who practices hypocrisy is called a hypocrite, this is the person that claim to have certain values/virtues/morals/beliefs but in real world doesn’t have.HYPOCRISY=BELIEFS-ACTIONS.In my research I came across different types of hypocrites.

Types of hypocrites
Honest External hypocrites: Their stated beliefs contradict their actions. However, their stated beliefs are consistent with their actual internal beliefs. Therefore they are also honest internal hypocrites. They have strong convictions but do not always follow through. Causes for this type of hypocrisy will be discussed later.

Dishonest External hypocrites: Their stated beliefs contradict their actions and their stated beliefs are not consistent with their actual beliefs. They often have weak convictions, and it is possible for them to be non-hypocritical on an internal level.

Honest internal hypocrites: Their internal beliefs contradict their actions. Their internal beliefs remain constant despite their contradicting actions. They are honest with themselves, and strive not to conform their beliefs around their own desires, actions, or imperfections.

Dishonest internal hypocrites: stated beliefs are consistent with actions but actual internal beliefs are not. They are often people pleasers with weak convictions.
That said and well illustrated let’s see what may cause hypocrisy generally, whether in your religion or out of it.
Causes of hypocrisy
Flesh desires :if your body desires are above your beliefs then probably you are likely to become a hypocrite. If you are married and you have a desire to cheat on your wife but your beliefs are very clear that is not right, incase your sexual desire exceeds your beliefs then we will start calling you a hypocrite.
Not certain on what you believe :Being 100% sure on your beliefs is important because you may end up being corrupted by the part that is uncertain and this brings about hypocrisy in many cases.

The difficulty level of the belief system: If one’s belief standards of right and wrong are higher than what is humanly possible, then their actions are obviously not going to be consistent with their beliefs.

As sensitive as it is I don’t mean to portray anyone as a hypocrite but you will know where you are, maybe you worse than a hypocrite or even better. The bottom line is stand by what you believe,be true to yourself because in Revelation 3:15-17 (NIV)
 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!  So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.  You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

That’s what I think about hypocrites and hypocrisy, note that am not portraying anyone as a hypocrite.
Everyone including myself at one point in life has that hypocritical part.I embraced mine and am making peace with it.