This is the biblical definition of a hypocrite, "someone whose words and heart (actions) don't agree." A hypocrite may act the part of a Christian or he may talk like Christ, but he won't do both. When both confession and action from the heart are consistent with God's Word, there is salvation
(Rom. 10:9-10).
The word "hypocrite" comes from the Greek word "hupokrites," meaning "the playing of a part on the stage; an actor." It was a custom for Greek and Roman actors to use large masks, when acting, to disguise their true identity. Hence, hypocrisy became "the feigning of beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; insecurity" (American Heritage Dictionary).
The dictionary defines "dissimulate" as "to disguise under a feigned appearance."
The Greek word means "without hypocrisy, unfeigned." It has become customary in our society to conceal our real feelings behind a hypocritical mask. Although we should be tactful and not purposely say things to offend people, there is a time and a place for speaking the truth, even if it isn't popular.
The dictionary defines "dissimulate" as "to disguise under a feigned appearance."
The Greek word means "without hypocrisy, unfeigned."
It has become customary in our society to conceal our real feelings behind a hypocritical mask. Although we should be tactful and not purposely say things to offend people, there is a time and a place for speaking the absolute truth, even if it isn't popular.
In this life we should try to develop finding and following the Absolute Truth and not putting much Credence in the popular elements in society! Because real facts only come from the absolute truth!
God never needs to deal in the temporary popular of this earth!
If we could just come to think and consider the truth in all matters as far as we can - then all the popular fluff of human desires - would just become items of conjecture...
Just remember that the Lord God is always truth and love and does not need to ever be popular for people to understand or get right! Our job is to come into a relationship with Him!
The Resurrection of Christ provided Salvation for all Mankind!
The purpose was not just the redemption of people from their Sin nature - rather it was setting the stage for mankind to be able to establish a relationship with the Lord God!
We need to remember that adding to God's commandments is just as bad as taking away from them. We need to speak when the Bible speaks, and be silent when the Bible is silent.
The commandments of God and the traditions of men are not the same thing and must always be clearly distinguished. Any attempt to place them on the same level will always result in making the Word of God of none effect. You have to either "lay aside" the commandment of God to keep the traditions of men or you have to "lay aside" the traditions of men to keep the commandments of God
Church liturgy is tradition, as well as many of the "do's and don't s" taught by churches today.
(Ex. 20:3).
We can neutralize the positive power of God's Word toward us, and nothing will do that quicker than elevating man's traditions above God's Word. God's Word is still true (Rom. 3:3-4) and will not return to Him void (Isa. 55:11).
The Word of God will not profit anyone who doesn't believe it, and God's Word itself never loses any power. If some do not believe God's Word, does that make God's Word of no effect?
The answer to this question is a resounding "no!"
The truth is, people just love themselves too much to run the risk of being rejected.
That's hypocrisy. Motives - not actions!
Which usually is what makes a person a hypocrite.
Let God's love be your motivation today and everyday.
God's Word always has the power to save, and it will profit you when you mix it with your personal faith.
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