As I observed, many Christians, when the church service is ongoing all are behaved, but in their homes they are not behaved. It's a big hypocracy?
2007-06-11 17:34:24 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You're right--Christians are just as flawed as the rest of mankind, the only difference is that they are forgiven for their hypocrisy.
Keep in mind, if a hypocrite is standing between you and God, guess who's closer to God!
2007-06-11 17:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Aubrey and Braeden's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
For some that is true.
But it usually not true for real genuine Christians.
I observed a brother and sister, 14 and 19 who really liked each other. They were raised in a Christian home.
In 1971, while I was still in the Navy, my cousin married a guy who had formerly studied to be a Priest.
I was there with him during the wedding rehersal.
When he wanted to tell an off color joke, he went outside to tell it. I guess he figured if he was outside of the church building God could not hear.
Their marriage lasted 3 years.
So you are correct there are some hypocrits in the church.
Come to think of it Jesus even told use that there would be.
So Jesus is not suprised, why are you?
Pastor Art
2007-06-11 17:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hypocrisy, and I am ashamed that it is so true, in most cases; however I know many Christians who are truly devoted to living lives of honesty and integrity and who act humbly both in church and outside of it. I hold these people in the highest regard and do my best to emulate them.
EDIT:
robtheman: In Matthew 6:5-6, Jesus means that he does not not want you to pray for the sake of making people think that you are holy. If you are praying with a truly humble heart, and only God can know that, then it doesn't matter where you pray. The church is a body of believers, and it needs all its members to function properly. Check out Romans 12.
2007-06-11 17:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many are not true Christians, but there are some that are for real. I am one of them and I know many others who are the Children of God.
In answer to the first response. Before you condemn public prayer and the Called Out Ones(The Church), let me give you a teaching. Jesus was using those hypocrits as examples of what not to do. This does not mean what you think that it does. Not all public prayers are bad, only the motives behind them can be. These men were praying in public to get others to think more highly of them. They had a form of Godlyness, but denied the power thereof. You MUST read the WHOLE Bible to get the true picture of what Jesus means. Moses prayed before all of Israel and many other Kings and Prophets did too! Jesus, Himself prayed in public before Thousands!
2007-06-11 17:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The group "Casting Crowns" has a great song about this called "Stained Glass Masquarade"
This problem is rooted in those who are into the religion but not commiting to and living the life. Even then you will see some hypocracy but there will be an honest desire to live for Christ.
2007-06-11 17:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by Michael B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We live in a fallen world and as long as satan is the prince of this world , you can hardly expect any one of us to be perfect. Satan attacks a Christian far more than an unbeliever, because the sinner already belongs to him. Many are not even aware of the power ,that Jesus has given them and so they walk around defeated just like the sinner-man.
Why don't you try to keep your nose clean, so that you might have a chance at Heaven, stop worrying about others.
2007-06-11 17:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That statement is only somewhat true. You are correct about some people acting one way in church and another outside the walls of the church. That doesn't apply to all people however. Why do they? There are potentially a lot of factors, fear being one, but definitely not the only one.
2007-06-11 17:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by Gary S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not only Christians, but in all other religions also people behaves the same way ! they are different at home & public and at place of worship. This attitude only needs to be changed for the shake of maintaining humanity.
2007-06-11 18:46:23 · answer #8 · answered by kbn_25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe people behave in a consistent manner if they are in a consistent setting. For example, when I answer a phone at a business, I use my serious "phone" voice. When I answer my phone at home, it's "Yellow?" and fun.
When a person goes to church on a consistent basis, they tend to "behave" in a consistent way. It's safe and predictable.
Alas, the real world is unpredictable and one may react differently, guardedly.
"Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven."---bumper sticker
2007-06-11 17:49:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it when atheists are in public they act one way and when they go home they act another. This just silly generalization. How do I know you don't go home and beat your wife and children. Of course you must because you are an atheist or whatever you are. Dumb question that is designed to bash Christians while having no proof whatsoever to back you up. You are the definition of a TROLL
2007-06-11 17:46:05 · answer #10 · answered by oudidnot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you act different in front of a woman you are trying to impress than you do with your long-time friends?
It is a big hypocracy on your part, don't you think?
2007-06-11 17:37:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋