That there are hypocrites in the church is certain. Jesus said not to be like them (Matthew 6:5). Jesus will separate true Christians from the fakes (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43), and hypocrites will be punished in Hell (Matthew 24:51). Jesus said so; therefore, you can count on it. Here are a few questions for those supposed Christians and others who allow hypocrites to keep them out of or away from the church.
Would you rather be with hypocrites in church for a few hours a week or in hell for all eternity?
Isn’t it amazing how that hypocrites do not keep us from going to the movies, going to ballgames and going to school? We work with them, date them, marry them, live behind closed doors with them every day, etc. It is an excuse that Satan sells to keep people from the church, and many have bought it.
If there is any place a hypocrite needs to be, isn’t it in church (Matthew 9:13)?
Isn’t it hypocritical to claim to be a Christian (follower of Christ) and a child of God, but to allow the sinful behavior of a few to keep us from obeying Him (Romans 2)?
Does God require believers or Christians to come together (Hebrews 10:23-25)?
Does God seek true worshippers to worship Him (John 4:23-24)?
Will not the saved be only those in the church, and those who worship God as He requires according to the Scriptures (Acts 2:41, 47; Ephesians 4:1-6; 1:22-23; 5:23; John 4:23-24)?
If you claim not to be a hypocrite, but a true Christian, are you going to allow fake (hypocritical) worshipers to keep you from worshiping God as you ought?
These are valid questions. You may not answer them, but you will answer to God. Each one must give an account of himself before God (Romans 14:11-12; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11). God is the judge of all. Hope to see you in church – hypocrite or not!
