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This is what’s wrong with those who claim and use the title “Christian” their subjective reasoning trumps sacred scripture, if you think I’m exaggerating read and make your own conclusion, this is so sad!..
The hypocrite pretends goodness, but beneath a religious veneer is a malicious or deceitful heart ( Matt 22:15-18 ; cf. 1 Peter 2:1 ). Though hypocrites justify their religious activity, their hearts are not true to God ( Matthew 15:7-9 Matthew 15:18-19 ; cf. Isa 29:13-14 ).
As in the Old Testament a discrepancy exists between outward conformity to religious ritual and the true state of their hearts ( Matt 23:25-30 ; contrast 5:8 ). Thus, the term "hypocrite" ( Matt 24:51 ) can occur as a synonym for "unfaithful/unbeliever."
Such "hypocrites" hinder others from coming to Christ and even make converts to their godless lifestyle ( Matthew 23:13 Matthew 23:15 ; cf. Daniel 11:32 Daniel 11:34 ). Or they deceive others into doctrinal error ( 1 Tim 4:1-2 ). Thus hypocrisy is implied as one of the evidences
of earthly or demonic wisdom ( James 3:13-17 ).
The absence of hypocrisy (genuine faith and sincere love from a pure heart) is a mark of godly character ( 1 Tim 1:5 ; 1 Timothy 2:5 1 Timothy 2:7 ; cf. Psalm 15:2-5 ; 24:3-5 ; 2 Col 6:6-7 ).
Baker's Evangelical Dictionary
The absence of hypocrisy (genuine faith and sincere love from a pure heart) is a mark of godly character ( 1 Tim 1:5 ; 1 Timothy 2:5 1 Timothy 2:7 ; cf. Psalm 15:2-5 ; 24:3-5 ; 2 Col 6:6-7 ).
Baker's Evangelical Dictionary
