Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8767 hypocrisy An outward pretence masking an inner reality. Scripture condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Believers should express their commitment to God in their words and their deeds, as well as in their inner motivation. The origin of hypocrisy Jeremiah 17:9 See also Hosea 10:2 Israel; Mark 7:21-22 pp Matthew 15:19 The expression of hypocrisy Insincere motives Matthew 6:2 See also Matthew 6:5,16; Matthew 15:7-9; Matthew 22:18; Matthew 23:5-7 When deeds do not match words Isaiah 29:13 See also Matthew 15:7-8 pp Mark 7:6; Proverbs 26:24-26; Jeremiah 9:8; Jeremiah 12:2; Ezekiel 33:31; Matthew 23:28; Romans 2:17-24; James 2:14-26 A tendency to judge others Matthew 7:5 pp Luke 6:41 See also Romans 2:1 The alternative to hypocrisy Hebrews 10:22 See also Psalm 24:3-4; Psalm 26:4; Psalm 32:2; James 3:17; James 4:8; 1 Peter 2:1-3 Hypocrisy is not to be found in leaders 1 Chronicles 28:8-9 See also Malachi 2:6 the true priest; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; 1 Timothy 3:8; Titus 1:8; James 3:1 Examples of hypocrites Israel's leaders Jeremiah 6:13 See also Jeremiah 8:8 The Pharisees Mark 12:38-40 See also Matthew 23:1-32; Luke 12:1-2,56 Peter and Barnabas Galatians 2:12-13 By acting in this way, Peter was denying his own conviction that Gentiles could be saved by faith without having to submit to the law. Many false teachers Romans 16:17-18 See also Philippians 1:17; 1 Timothy 4:2; 2 Timothy 3:5; Jude 16 Examples of those who did not practise hypocrisy Jesus Christ 1 Peter 2:21-22 See also Isaiah 53:9; John 8:44-46 Paul and his companions 2 Corinthians 1:12 See also 2 Corinthians 2:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:3-10 See also
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