April 29th, 2026
Good Morning “Broken and Humble”. Today we are in Matthew 23.
Ever been called a hypocrite? Gets you fired up doesn’t it? What is a hypocrite anyway? According to Siri (the internet) A hypocrite is a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs, virtues, or feelings, often feigning higher standards than they practice.
So… if we profess Jesus, and say we believe The Bible and live by it, but don’t actually - What are we? Simply put we’re a hypocrite if we talk the talk but, don’t walk the walk.
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “church’s are full of hypocrites”, I’d be a rich man. I used to get defensive - like you would if someone called you that. Then I realized the reality is… yes churches are full of hypocrites. The world is a broken place full of broken people and church’s are just buildings full of the same. Should it be different than it is… sure! We all SHOULD follow the model of Jesus who was NO hypocrite (Romans 8:29)!
The difference, hopefully… is those within the building are submitting themselves to The Lord! They should be humbly broken (vs 12; Luke 14:11). Purposing to let Jesus do His work in them - from the inside out (Philippians 1:6)! Resisting their flesh and the corruption of this world and drawing near to Jesus (James 4:7-8).
Jesus had some harsh words for those that thought they had it all figured out! They were those that in their pride missed IT! They lacked humility, and brokenness! He’s rebuking false teachers who were themselves unteachable! They spread their false ideals throughout, drawing others in - and making them even more evil than themselves (vs 15).
Check it out for yourself. Oh, and if someone calls you a hypocrite, don’t get all testy - simply look in the mirror and take inventory. Ask yourself, “Do I really know The Word I say I believe?” “Does my life reflect IT?” If not… well, maybe I am a hypocrite.
Love you all! Dig in and live it out!
Good Morning “Broken and Humble”. Today we are in Matthew 23.
Ever been called a hypocrite? Gets you fired up doesn’t it? What is a hypocrite anyway? According to Siri (the internet) A hypocrite is a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs, virtues, or feelings, often feigning higher standards than they practice.
So… if we profess Jesus, and say we believe The Bible and live by it, but don’t actually - What are we? Simply put we’re a hypocrite if we talk the talk but, don’t walk the walk.
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “church’s are full of hypocrites”, I’d be a rich man. I used to get defensive - like you would if someone called you that. Then I realized the reality is… yes churches are full of hypocrites. The world is a broken place full of broken people and church’s are just buildings full of the same. Should it be different than it is… sure! We all SHOULD follow the model of Jesus who was NO hypocrite (Romans 8:29)!
The difference, hopefully… is those within the building are submitting themselves to The Lord! They should be humbly broken (vs 12; Luke 14:11). Purposing to let Jesus do His work in them - from the inside out (Philippians 1:6)! Resisting their flesh and the corruption of this world and drawing near to Jesus (James 4:7-8).
Jesus had some harsh words for those that thought they had it all figured out! They were those that in their pride missed IT! They lacked humility, and brokenness! He’s rebuking false teachers who were themselves unteachable! They spread their false ideals throughout, drawing others in - and making them even more evil than themselves (vs 15).
Check it out for yourself. Oh, and if someone calls you a hypocrite, don’t get all testy - simply look in the mirror and take inventory. Ask yourself, “Do I really know The Word I say I believe?” “Does my life reflect IT?” If not… well, maybe I am a hypocrite.
Love you all! Dig in and live it out!
Matthew 23
How does is feel if someone calls you a Hypocrite? What is a hypocrite? Someone who says one thing but does another. Simply put you’re a hypocrite if you know what to do, maybe you even talk the talk but you don’t walk the walk.
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “church’s are full of hypocrites”, I’d be a rich man. I used to get all defensive - likely like you do if someone calls you that. Then I realized the reality is… yes churches are full of hypocrites. The world is a broken place full of broken people and church’s are just buildings full of the same. The difference, hopefully, is, within the building are those purposing to let Jesus change them from the inside out! The truth is, everyone at some point has been a hypocrite. We’re all in this “know what we should do, even pretend to have it figured out - but really don’t” boat together.
Jesus had much to say to some of the biggest hypocrites ever. It wasn’t the dirty rotten sinners he came to seek and save. It was to those who thought they had it all figured out.
Check it out for yourself. Oh, and if someone calls you a hypocrite, don’t get all testy - simply look in the mirror and take inventory. Ask yourself, “Am I living what I say I believe?” If not… well, maybe I am a hypocrite.
Join me and let the Words of Matthew 23 sink in and convict!
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “church’s are full of hypocrites”, I’d be a rich man. I used to get all defensive - likely like you do if someone calls you that. Then I realized the reality is… yes churches are full of hypocrites. The world is a broken place full of broken people and church’s are just buildings full of the same. The difference, hopefully, is, within the building are those purposing to let Jesus change them from the inside out! The truth is, everyone at some point has been a hypocrite. We’re all in this “know what we should do, even pretend to have it figured out - but really don’t” boat together.
Jesus had much to say to some of the biggest hypocrites ever. It wasn’t the dirty rotten sinners he came to seek and save. It was to those who thought they had it all figured out.
Check it out for yourself. Oh, and if someone calls you a hypocrite, don’t get all testy - simply look in the mirror and take inventory. Ask yourself, “Am I living what I say I believe?” If not… well, maybe I am a hypocrite.
Join me and let the Words of Matthew 23 sink in and convict!