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To: Kaslin

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypocrite

hypocrite
[hip-uh-krit]

noun
1. 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.

2. a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.

The word “hypocrite” is often used in a manner inconsistent with its origin (meaning “actor”) and its connotation (that the claimed beliefs are only acted and are insincere). While most Christians from time to time act in a manner that is not in accord with Christian beliefs, this is not evidence of hypocrisy, just human imperfection. I think we are far too intimidated by the words “hypocrisy” and “hypocrite”. We need to stand up and say: “No, I am not a hypocrite, just imperfect. That is why we all need Jesus in our lives.”


15 posted on 01/24/2015 6:00:16 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: Pollster1

“I agree. The Japanese should call Bibi and offer Israel the same $200 million as a reward for sending these guys to Hell.”

Hear, hear!


21 posted on 01/24/2015 7:52:50 AM PST by Blue Collar Christian (quod est Latine morositate)
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To: Pollster1

“We need to stand up and say: “No, I am not a hypocrite, just imperfect. That is why we all need Jesus in our lives.””

OOPS! Muffed the copy/paste edit there.


22 posted on 01/24/2015 7:57:11 AM PST by Blue Collar Christian (quod est Latine morositate)
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