how are you a hypocrite?

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just_monicat

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[SUP]hypocrisy is pervasive in human nature. in some ways, i think we are all hypocrites, in a sense that our ideals can so easily become betrayed by our actions. and as christians, we are especially vulnerable to hypocrisy.

in fact, in my own life i've been rebuked and heavily convicted by the Holy Spirit for hypocritical behavior (especially in my thought-life). in some cases, i've managed to maintain a rather tidy cognitive dissonance between my actions and what i knew to be right.

however, sometimes hypocrisy is more flagrant, and we give ourselves a pass for the time being. we find "good reasons" to justify it.

God's view on hypocrisy doesn't mince words. in fact, there are so many verses that speak to hypocrisy and our behavior as Christians that i had a hard time choosing only two.

[/SUP][SUP]romans 2:1[/SUP]

[SUP]Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things

matthew 7:5

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.

[/SUP]be they small, or of greater significance, in what ways are you a hypocrite?

[SUP]in past times, how have you been a hypocrite?



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Though hypocrisy still exists in society, no matter the atmosphere, some decided to be NOT...

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just_monicat

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+kids are the best at detecting hypocrisy, i've discovered. when i'm teaching juvinile horsemanship at the stable, i constantly preach about safety, including equipment and smart decisons.

however, i've been called out again and again that i don't "practice what i preach". and that's the truth. i struggle with the fact that i hate the helmets and feel that my experience makes up for the need for safety equipment.

+ i'm constantly telling people they should be drinking a 1/2 oz of water per lb. of weight to be hydrated. but i often fail to accomplish that myself. it's not that i don't believe it's important, i just can't stand the taste of water often.

+ in the past i've really struggled with self-acceptance issues. i am the biggest proponent of everyone else accepting themselves for who they are. and i tend to be extremely forgiving and accepting of others.

but i struggle with my self-criticism all the time. i'm much better than i used to be, but i'm not where i need to be yet. it's hard to appreciate something i've done when it fails to meet my expectation. it's a pride issue.

ok, i'll probably add to this list...
 
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ww_21

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♣ I am in constant contact with depressed/suicidal teenagers. I sit there, telling them to keep fighting that life is worth it and that one day everything will all be okay when at times I do not believe it myself or for my own life even.

♣ I scold others for spending their money on me yet I would spend freely on them.

♣ I tell others to be confident in certain situations yet I struggle with same situations.

♣ I tell people to stand up for themselves, and at times I fight for them but when being taken advantage off, I do nothing.


 
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Today I watched this video... When I looked at Maria, I saw the very same face of those I know, from their heart... Encouraging people WORTHS more than any person could think of.

Believing, when NO ONE ELSE DOES, is more important than knowing those "how to" you said you lacked (because you are another MARY).

Hit the link, please (Spanish only) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=288342621313236
 
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Donkeyfish07

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I try not to judge people period and completely sidestep the whole issue. I do occasionally catch myself, but I usually notice it and I tell myself "Bad Donkey, thou shalt not do that".
 

cinder

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Well one of my biggest one's is driving. If someone cuts me off they are an idiot. If I cut someone else off, I had a really good reason so it wasn't rude or inconsiderate.

I'm faithful and loyal to a fault, but have a hard time believing anyone could treat me the same or genuinely reciprocate.

I'm always willing to help someone else out even if they don't need it, but won't let anyone help me until I'm convinced that I really can't do it on my own.

Is it some sort of reverse hypocrisy to hold myself to much higher standards than I hold everyone else too? I'm definitely my own worst critic and the stuff I would help other people through I'd beat myself up for being stupid enough to do in the first place.
 
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xXErraticEmilyXx

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because I made a post in singles.


 
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Definitely with driving, as Cinder mentioned. Just today a truck pulled out right in front of me, and as I was grumbling and whipping into the next lane to go around them, I cut off another vehicle. I felt very stupid. God is so patient in teaching me about my hypocrisy. :p
 

cinder

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I sin, therefore I'm a hypocrite.
This is a common Christian (and the world about Christians) attitude but it is not true or justified.

To be a hypocrite means that you either have a different set of standards for yourself than for others (so it is perfectly ok for me to do things that it is wrong for someone else in the exact same situation to do), or to deny and pretend that your struggles don't exist. Struggling with sin and being honest about it does not make us hypocrites. Looking down on someone because they have the courage to openly confess to a sin that we secretly struggle with is the hypocrisy.

Which means DuchessAimee, you just aren't hypocritical enough for me yet.
 

seoulsearch

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This is such a good question!

I grew up in a very conservative church where there was a lot of finger-pointing and tongue-wagging.

When I was young, I was very critical of people who got divorces because I always heard people in my Christian school and church say, "People just don't try hard enough."

One of the best ways God's knocked me upside the head for my own judgments is to allow my own decisions to get me into the same situations I used to judge so harshly.

After going through my own heart-breaking divorce that literally felt like my soul was ripped out, you can sure believe that I have a new appreciation and sympathy for the people who go through the horror of divorce.

This has happened several times in my life... I seem to find myself going through the same situations I've often criticized in others... I always see it as a way of God allowing me to learn my lesson. (You'd think I'd learn well enough not to criticize the next time but I'm still working on it!)
 
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Tintin

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A big one for me is judging legalistic people for their extreme judgmental-ism.
 

maxwel

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Why on earth would I discuss my own hypocrisy when I can be so blissfully happy just living in denial?

: )
 

DuchessAimee

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This is a common Christian (and the world about Christians) attitude but it is not true or justified.

To be a hypocrite means that you either have a different set of standards for yourself than for others (so it is perfectly ok for me to do things that it is wrong for someone else in the exact same situation to do), or to deny and pretend that your struggles don't exist. Struggling with sin and being honest about it does not make us hypocrites. Looking down on someone because they have the courage to openly confess to a sin that we secretly struggle with is the hypocrisy.

Which means DuchessAimee, you just aren't hypocritical enough for me yet.

hyp·o·crite


noun1.a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.

2.a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life,opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.





A hypocrite is someone who believes one way and does the opposite.

I don't think people should lie, but I lie.
I don't think people should gossip, but I gossip.
I don't think people should judge, but I judge.
I don't think people should cheat, but I've cheated.

I don't think people should sin, but I sin.

That list could go on and on, but the most important thing is just because I admit I struggle with sin doesn't make me any less of a hypocrite. I just makes me honest.
 

Pipp

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This is such a good question!

I grew up in a very conservative church where there was a lot of finger-pointing and tongue-wagging.

When I was young, I was very critical of people who got divorces because I always heard people in my Christian school and church say, "People just don't try hard enough."

One of the best ways God's knocked me upside the head for my own judgments is to allow my own decisions to get me into the same situations I used to judge so harshly.

After going through my own heart-breaking divorce that literally felt like my soul was ripped out, you can sure believe that I have a new appreciation and sympathy for the people who go through the horror of divorce.

This has happened several times in my life... I seem to find myself going through the same situations I've often criticized in others... I always see it as a way of God allowing me to learn my lesson. (You'd think I'd learn well enough not to criticize the next time but I'm still working on it!)

I grew up in a very similar kind of environment .... lots of finger pointing and everyone trying to be everyones Holy Ghost.
It tends to make you very judgmental about things you have no idea about.. at least it did me.