Why is there so much hypocrisy in the church?

Answer 1

Hi loren.You know alot of people are asking this question mam.You know i felt the same way and I was looking for comfort.Not only comfort but I felt some of the teachings made no sense well let me start be giving you some scriptures from the bible to show you that this hypocracy would take place.
first we know satan is misleading the entire inhabited earth as stated in (Revelation 12:12).So satan turns himself into an angel of light making false teachings and hypocracy acceptable (2 cor 11:14).There are many false prophets that have gone into the world 1 Joh 4:1.Although there may be good deeds done not all are acceptable to god (Matt 7:21-23).The truth is there is ony one religion (eph 4:5,13).
I can Arrange a free bible study in your area using your own bible.Im happy to tell you Im one of Jehovahs Witnesses and many things have been said about us.The truth about us is we follow bible teachings rather then the tradition of men.We preach the news as Jesus told us to do(Matthew 28:19) Matthew 24:14.I appreciate the oppurtunity to reply to your question troubling alot of people.If you have any further questions feel free to email me [e-mail]

Answer 2

What church are you a part of that has so much hypocrisy? What types of things dont they do as prescribed in Scripture?

Christians arent perfect, but they are different from the world and they are the only ones that have the truth of God and stand a chance at being saved.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. -1 Peter 2:9

Answer 3

There is hypocrisy in the church because the church is filled with human beings, and we are flawed sinners.

However, there is NO hypocrisy in Jesus Christ. Don't use the church as an excuse to turn your back on the Savior.

Answer 4

people go to church to get cured of their hypocrisy. They are all sinners and not all at the same level in their faith. It's like asking why are there so many sick people at the doctor's office. People don't want to be hypocrites, and the best way to get rid of it is to ask Jesus to save them and change the bad stuff in their lives. He does that to everyone who asks. We still mess up, but we ask forgiveness and keep moving. It gets a little better every day. That is an honest answer.

Answer 5

There seems to be hypocrisy because we are all sinners in need of grace. We see the way that we are to behave, but have a hard time doing it. But we are there to learn and keep trying. Some even are able to change and become more Christ like as time goes on. Christianity doesn't make us perfect, it just gives us a road map to follow and sometimes some of us get lost here and there. But then we get back on the road and learn (hopefully) from the detour.

Answer 6

The Blind leads the blind and both fell into the hole!
When church teachings implies that you have already
been forgiven with the sacrifice of Christ on the cross
& as long as you believe in Him, you will go to Heaven.
So each time these people sin, they only need to pray
& repent & will be forgiven & continue to sin endlessly!!!
- the excuse being that we're human. They forgot that
once you have repented, Jesus said, Sin No More!!
But these self-righteous people only know how to quote
from the Bible and make themselves seem holier than thou
but continue judging people, bitching, gossiping,rumour mongering & expect to be forgiven at the end of the day.
It is very sad but very true for the Lord also said, when I
return, will I find faith on earth! (Why!!! - when there are over 2 billion Christians in the world?) He gave us a brain
to analyze things - please use it.
A verse from Isaiah : Ye hypocrites, you worship me with your tongue but your heart is far from me. You follow the
traditions of man forgetting the commandments of God.

And to these hypocrites, Jesus said; I know you not!!!!

Answer 7

Because whether you are saved or not, you're still human which means you will still sin.. People who are saved aren't sinless just as the lost aren't.. This makes Christian people sound like hypocrits because they say "The Bible says you shouldn't (fill in the blank with anything from the Bible such as lie, steal, etc..)" but since everyone sins, we find ourselves at times living the same way unsaved people do.

As a Christian, however, you should try to become more Christlike everyday. This doesn't mean we will ever stop sinning, but you should definitely try your hardest to keep your mind and your heart in the right place.

Answer 8

Hello Loren.

We have warnings that there would be trouble ...

(Acts 20:29-30) . . . I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among YOU and will not treat the flock with tenderness, 30 and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.

(2 Corinthians 11:13-15) . . .3 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light. 15 It is therefore nothing great if his ministers also keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness. But their end shall be according to their works.

See the key to the above warning???

Works!

That applies to all of us. The actions we take... the works that we do either displease God or make Him happy. It all depends on what actions we take.

Churches that teach things other than what really is in the Bible...
Churches that allow things in their midst that God does not approve of...
Churches that say one thing, then do another are all in trouble.

We don't need to say "this church is bad" "that church is wrong" All we need to do is to compare what the Bible says, to what they are actually doing to know where not to go...

Mike.

Answer 9

for the church is evil....and the bible warns us of this.

1. churches do not do their no.1 job, take care of the meek
2. churches adorn themselves in riches while people starve.
3. churches take out loans from banks, the system of Lucifer
4. churches have your worship the preacher and church, bible is clear to put no image nor man before YAHWEH.
5. church changed the bible in 1929, removing God's true name, YHWH and replaced it with God, Lord.
6. Rev 22 states to not change the book, yet the church has, many times.

Answer 10

My guess would be because the hypocrites come to Church to be saved. Church is a great place to come if you are in need of a Saviour.