We Can Not, But We Expect Them To (The Super Pharisees)?

We Can Not, But We Expect Them To (The Super Pharisees)?

In the Merriam Webster's Dictionary, a hypocrite is defined as: a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings. From this definition we are essentially informed that a hypocrite is any and everyone whose actions are inconsistent or contrary to those things which they have verbally stated is their belief. An example of this would be an individual who is constantly railing against those who murder and support murder while they themselves are murdering and supporting murder.

As we are now aware, this type of behavior was and is the defining mark of the Pharisees. Throughout the Scriptures, we can find Jesus consistently rebuking them for their unceasing hypocrisy (Matt. 22:18, 23:13-15, 23:23, Luke 11:44).

Now, whether consciously or unconsciously it seems that today's Believers have become enamored with the Pharisees. And as a result of this love, they have chosen to embrace their doctrines, and hypocritical ways. And not only have they chosen to embrace the doctrines and hypocritical ways of the Pharisees, but for some reason, they are attempting to outdo them. Here is why:

According to this generation of Believers, they believe and proudly proclaim that they are no longer under the Laws of God. And as the majority have stated, the reason for this is because God knows that it is impossible for them to keep the Law perfectly. In other words, Believers are not able to stop themselves from breaking God's Law and sinning. Therefore, because they are unable to do this completely, God sent Christ, so that by his sacrifice, he could completely fulfill all of the requirements of the Law. And now, since that sacrifice has occurred, they are no longer under God's Law.

Now, this is where the pharisaical hypocrisy comes into play. Believers believe that because of their inability to keep the Laws, they themselves have been removed from under it's influence. And if removed from its influence, they are not required to keep them completely. But while this is their stance, they are expecting others to keep these same Laws. And those who do not keep those aspects of the Law which line up with their point of view, are railed against and treated with contempt, scorn and abuse. This is especially true when it comes to homosexuals, abortionist, and stem cell supporters.

So questions:
If as a Believer, you yourself are unable to keep God's Laws, then why are you demanding that non-Believers should keep them?

Why have you been made exempt from fulfilling the Law while others are expected to?

If a Believer is unable to keep God's Law, then what makes you think that a non-Believer can?

Why have you chosen to embrace hypocrisy?

Why have you chosen to become a Pharisee?




Matthew 15:7 [Ye] hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

Matthew 23:13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in [yourselves], neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

Matthew 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.