God’s No – Tolerance Policy
Do you know that hypocrisy turns people against God? Well, it does, so he has a no – tolerance policy. We should take hypocrisy as seriously as God does. For starters, expect no credit for good deeds. None whatsoever. If no one notices, you shouldn’t be disappointed. If someone does you be sure and give all the credit to God. If no one knew of the good you do, would you still do it? If not, then you’re doing it to be seen by others.
Look at just what hypocrisy means: “The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform; pretense.”
Give financial gifts in secret. We like to be seen earning money. And we like to be seen giving it. Matthew 6: 3 says this: “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.”
Folks, don’t fake spirituality. Nothing nauseates more than a fake. Don’t being saying things like “Praise the Lord” or a shallow “Hallelujah” or an insincere “Glory be to God.” Don’t say those things if you don’t really mean them.
Bottom line: Don’t make a theater production out of your faith.
Remember, God has a no – tolerance Policy and He’s watching and listening.