Nobody, even the hypocrites themselves, does not like hypocrisy.
If hypocrites do not like others to be hypocritical towards them, it is because hypocrisy is dangerous.
« Woe to you, teachers of the low and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. »(Matthew 23:25)
Outwardly the behavior of the Pharisees and teachers of the low was impeccable, but inwardly they lacked a truly lawful mind; they were « filled with greed and self-indulgence ».
Jesus reminds us that it is useless to appear outwardly good or kind if inwardly we remain bad and wicked.
In my own life, am I like those whom Jesus rebukes? And in my attitudes, how am I outwardly, and inwardly?
May God help us to be people of integrity.
PRAYER:
Lord our God, give us integrity and protect us from the wicked acts of hypocrites.
It is in the precious name of your son Jesus Christ that we pray, Amen.
Apostle Jean-Claude SINDAYIGAYA