Proverbs 11:9
The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered
The dictionary says a hypocrite is " a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs." There are many people who pocess these qualities. It is sad. We believe a person is virtueous unto we are around them for any length of time. Then we begin to get signals that all is not what it seems. There is a slip of the tongue, raw language comes from their lips, gossip abounds or their actions speak louder than their words. If we are smart, we pray for them and then get out of their way. We don't want to be destroyed by them.
On the other hand if we are around a righteous person, we soon find out what they stand for. We want to be around them because they lift you up rather than destroy you. Who do you want to be around-a hypocrite or a rigtheous person?
On the other hand if we are around a righteous person, we soon find out what they stand for. We want to be around them because they lift you up rather than destroy you. Who do you want to be around-a hypocrite or a rigtheous person?
Run away from the hypocrite and run toward a righteous person.
Lord, I ask for your discernment to determine which traits a person pocesses. I desire to be around righteous person rather than a hypocrite. It is through the Holy Spirit that I will know the difference.
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