The 8 Deadly Woes of The Hypocrite
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Text:Philippians 2:19-22 and Matthew 23:1-33
Introduction: It is important to check a supposed brother or sister’s fruit. Many will say “Lord, Lord” but Jesus will say “I never knew you.” It is also, as stated before, to check your own fruit and motives behind your actions. Hypocrites will not be getting into heaven.
Point 1: Summarizing the Character of Hypocrites
- The opposite of being genuine is hypocrisy.
- Summary from last week’s sermon
- Love the attention…of other people.
- Fault-finders ignorant…of their own sin & faults
- Give lip service… not heart service with action
- Use flattery to…gain an advantage over others
- Fleshly minded not…spiritually focused
- Today’s Summary of Hypocrite Verses 1-12
- Love positions of…honor and authority
- Good advice but…are a rotten foul example
- Work to be…notice by others to influence them
Point 2: The Eight Deadly Woes of the Hypocrite
- It is manifest what hypocrites do and what they are.
- What Hypocrites DO:
- Shut people out…of the kingdom, the church and despise the truth and scoff at the Word
- Take advantage of…the vulnerable, elderly, widows, youths, insecure.
- Turn people into…hell bound souls with false doctrine and fleshly example and enticements.
- Focus on the value…worldly things and not spiritual truths. Hopes and priorities misplaced.
- Withhold giving God…most important things such as their heart, devotion and service.
- What Hypocrites ARE:
- They are full of…deceit, robbery and self- indulgence
- They are full of…Sin, death and uncleanness in both body and mind
- Murderers of…those who are striving to be genuine and righteous in their living.
Practical Applications:
What was your take-away from this morning’s sermon?
Is it important to know the 8 deadly woes of hypocrites?
Why did Jesus target the hypocritical Pharisees & Scribes and not the obvious sinners?
Why is it important to examine both our actions and our motives?
How should we deal with “Cosmetic Christian” hypocrites both in and outside the body of Christ?
Points for Prayer:
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