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How Can Christians Respond to Charges of Hypocrisy? (Video)
In this clip from a Q&A Session at the 2018 NRBtv Defending Truth Conference, J. Warner Wallace answers a question related to hypocrisy and its impact on our ability to share the Gospel with our friends and family members. Other panelists include Ravi Zacharias, Frank Turek, and Stuart McAllister.
Does Christian “Hypocrisy” Falsify Christianity?
It is possible to live a life of integrity once we understand the true nature of “hypocrisy”. There are millions of Christians who strive daily to be more like the Master. They will fail on occasion, but this does not mean they are hypocrites.
1. What do people typically mean when they talk about “hypocrisy”? Can you think of areas in your own life where you have recently failed to meet the standard you claim to follow?
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2. Why should all Christians expect to fail on occasion?
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3. What is the key difference between the nature of moral failure prior to becoming a Christian and after becoming a Christian?
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4. Why are Christians more likely to be called hypocrites than non-believers?
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5. Who in your life would benefit from an apology or admission of hypocrisy on your part? How might you engage this person to talk about the nature of sin and the standard of God?
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