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The Story of Jesus
Hypocrisy

(Lesson 67)

Introduction:
 

         1. Growing in the knowledge of Christ is an important responsibility (2 Peter 3:18).
         2. This growth can be achieved by searching the Scriptures (John 5:39).
         3. In this lesson we are concentrating on a subject that Jesus addressed many times during His ministry,
             especially in the Gospel of Matthew -- "hypocrisy."
         4. In addition to pointing out the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders, Jesus warned His followers to avoid
             their mistakes.

Discussion:


I.           LET  US  OBSERVE  3  GENERAL  PRINCIPLES  THAT  RELATE  TO  HYPOCRISY


         A. Jesus is aware of it (Mark 12:15).
         B. Hypocrisy is an inward problem (Matthew 23:28).
         C. Eternal punishment is the destiny of hypocrites (Matthew 24:51).

II.          LET  US  OBSERVE  HOW  JESUS  ASSOCIATED  CERTAIN  ACTIVITIES  WITH  HYPOCRISY;
             INCLUDING:


         A. participating in religious activities for the purpose of being seen of men, such as doing alms
             [benevolence] (Matthew 6:1-2), praying (Matthew 6:5), and fasting (Matthew 6:16)
         B. judging unfairly (Matthew 7:5)
         C. approaching the Lord with words while the heart is far removed (Matthew 15:7-9)
         D. tempting the Lord with a request for a sign (Matthew 16:1-4)
         E. tempting the Lord with the question about paying tribute (Matthew 22:18)
         F. preventing people from entering the kingdom (Matthew 23:13)
         G. taking advantage of people while praying (Matthew 23:14)
         H. false conversion (Matthew 23:15)
         I. obeying certain commandments while overlooking others (Matthew 23:23-24)
         J. cleaning the outside while neglecting the inside (Matthew 23:25-28)
         K. denying participation in the deeds of others (Matthew 23:29-33)
         L. criticizing the Lord for healing a woman on the Sabbath (Luke 13:14-16).

Conclusion:


         1. These passages indicate that Jesus detests hypocrisy, especially among religious leaders.
         2. Let us heed:
             a. the Lord's warning in Luke 12:1
             b. the instructions given in 1 Peter 2:1.
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