Avoiding Hypocrisy Through Openness About Our Struggles

Dr. Jack Graham opens by noting how rarely people come to him to admit they are hypocrites. In his view, the reason is that a hypocrite’s basic instinct is to hide who they are rather than reveal it. He describes a personal practice of asking God to examine him and strip away any pretense, and he stresses that no length of faith or level of spiritual maturity places a believer beyond the risk of hiding behind a false front.

The post also addresses people who worry that becoming a Christian will make them hypocrites. Graham suggests this fear often comes from a misunderstanding. Many people think hypocrisy simply means saying one thing and doing another, but he argues that everyone falls short in that way. What truly marks hypocrisy, in his description, is failing to acknowledge those shortcomings and acting as though they do not exist.

The remedy he offers is transparency. Believers are encouraged to admit their weaknesses, confess where they fall short, and be open and honest about their struggles in the Christian life. Graham presents this openness as the way to steer clear of hypocrisy. The post is brief, and its main message is a single call: be honest about your struggles rather than covering them up.

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