Genesis chapters 1-11

Jeremiah chapter 8

I’m not interested in excusing hypocrites because God condemns such deception (James 3:17; Matthew 6:5,16; Matthew 23:1-39; 1 Peter 2:1). However, when I hear someone refusing to visit church because of the hypocrites they claim are in it, I challenge them to tell someone in that church about the sin (Numbers 32:23).

Inconsistency can be found in the lives of these accusers because they will not refuse a blood transfusion if hypocrites are working at the hospital. If drowning in the sea, they will not refuse a life raft because there are hypocrites on board. Neither, will they refuse to work at a job, live in a neighborhood or shop at the mall with hypocrites. Seems like people just want a excuse not to go to church.

God looks at the heart of man and not the outside (1 Samuel 16:7). However, that doesn’t give man the right to attend church looking like he is ready to feed the hogs or mow grass.

When going on a job interview, date, party, wedding, funeral, etc, people dress up. Now dressing up doesn’t have to be a tux or evening dress but it does involve preparing. The same attitude should exist toward church services. It is a place of reverence, so it is special and people should prepare themselves for such an occasion (Matt. 18:20; Exodus 19:10-15).

Hope to hear from you or see you at the services

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