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Stop Pretending Before Others

Matthew 6:2 (MSG) You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure— ‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. All sweet and kind in … Continue reading

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Stop Pretending to Myself

  Me? Pretend to myself? You bet! I tell myself, “I’m not so bad.” I look for the worst in others and think I look good in comparison. Jesus had strong words for folks like me. Matthew 7:5 (NLT) Hypocrite! … Continue reading

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Let’s [Not] Pretend

  I learned something new this week — the word “hypocrite” comes from hypokritēs in Greek, meaning a stage actor.   Jesus had harsh words for religious leaders who pretended to be righteous. Matthew 23:27-28 (NLT) Hypocrites! For you are … Continue reading

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Hypocritical Words

  Our cancel culture is quick to condemn. Jesus spoke about this sort of rush to judgment:     Matthew 7:3-5 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that … Continue reading

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