Hypocrisy is a troubling concept for me. I often reflect on the rights and wrongs of my life, and find that I have generally fallen far short of the ideals and correct principles I claim to embrace. In short, I am a hypocrite.
In my examination of NT scriptures, I note that Jesus reserved his strongest criticism for hypocrites. He repeatedly delivered condemnation of hypocrites that would seem to have withered them in their tracks. They of unfeeling hearts were stung by his words, and to hide their own guilt, ultimately they plotted to murder him. It sickens me to realize that I so often put myself in that same category of those who do not live up to the standard they preach. Yet those of us who strive to reach higher and do better are always bound to experience setbacks, and fall short of our goals. It is a bitter dichotomy. How do we avoid hypocrisy, yet at the same time continually strive to exceed our own limits? Jesus is the only perfect example. At more reflective moments, the goal of being like him seems impossibly remote and discouraging. --- Mij Ebaboc ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
