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Defend Your Faith #4 - The Problem with Hypocrites

The document discusses the issue of hypocrisy among Christians and its impact on people’s beliefs in God, citing examples from scripture and historical actions of Christians. It recognizes that both Christians and non-Christians can exhibit hypocrisy and challenges readers to focus more on Christ rather than on the flawed actions of individuals. Ultimately, it urges individuals to embody the teachings and example of Jesus in their lives to effectively share the message of hope.

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Defend Your Faith A Study in Christian Evidences
Lesson No. Four The Problem with Hypocrites
I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. - Mahatma Gandhi
First Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. (c) ESV
Psalm 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. (c) NKJV
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after our likeness.” (c) ESV
Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. (c) ESV
Hypocrites One of the largest reasons (if not the largest) people fail to believe in God are the actions of those who proclaim to be Christians. A difficult question must be answered: Are Christians hypocrites? Yes. The Apostles ran. The early Christians grew weary. Christians today lose their focus.
The Argument God gives direction to His people. His people don’t listen. Why don’t they listen? Because God doesn’t exist. Consider the question: Does this argument hold true for coaches, teachers, or parents?
A Double Standard Are Christians hypocrites? Have Christians left a permanent stain on history and hindered the message of the Gospel? Are there Christians today that make you squirm when you see their actions?
Example Westboro Baptist Church picketing funerals
A Double Standard Are there non-Christian hypocrites? Have non-Christians left a permanent stain on history and given humanity a bad name? Are there non-Christians today that make you squirm when you see their actions?
Example Pornographers like Hugh Hefner
What to Do? Point people away from Christians and towards Christ. His actions, words, and life are the model for our lives and the message we teach to others.
Sin Because weeds spring up in a garden, does this mean they were planted by the gardener? - J.D. Bales
Going to Church When someone is in need and Christians say things like, “You should call the church and they will help you,” it reveals that these Christians see the church as an institution which exists separate from themselves. - Wes McAdams
Remember This Jesus description of the final judgment placed heavy emphasis on what we do with our opportunities to serve. See Matthew 25:31-46