Sacrificing Truth for Pragmatism - Love Worth Finding - June 16
June 16, 2025 – Sacrificing Truth for Pragmatism
Romans 2:1-2
Sermon: 2047 How God Handles Hypocrites, Part 1
Pray Over This
“Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.”
Romans 2:1-2
Ponder This
What’s the judgment going to be like? First, the judgment is going to be according to truth, and there will be no disguise. The word hypocrite originally referred to a play actor. In Jesus’ time, the actors would put on disguises. If they were supposed to be happy, they would put on a happy face disguise. If they were to be sad, they’d put on a sad face mask. If they were to be fierce, they’d put on a fierce face mask. Jesus said, “In the religious world, some are hypocrites. They’re actors wearing disguises.” But God will pull off the mask, and there will be no disguise.
God’s judgment is according to truth. Many of us have forgotten the truth. We have sacrificed truth for pragmatism. We don’t ask, “Is it true?” We ask, “Does it work?” “Do I like it?” We’ve sacrificed truth for style. We don’t say “Does he or she tell the truth?” We say “Do I like him? Do I like her?” God’s measure is different than ours. We are to come to Him, be changed by Him, and ask Him to give us discernment as we walk through life lest we become hypocrites ourselves.
- What are some ways we try to hide our sinful nature from God? Why is it ineffective?
- How can you pursue God’s truth? Has your life been shaped by pursuing God and His truth? Why or why not?
Practice This
Write out a list of some of the masks you wear. Confess these to God and ask Him to guide you in His truth.
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