Daily Devotional
Take a Look Inside
“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
Matthew 7:3-5
January 26, 2025
Ponder This
Many times, the hypocrite does not know he’s a hypocrite. As I considered this passage, I had to do some genuine heart-searching. I had to ask, “Is there some hypocrisy in me? Is there a little Pharisee in me?” We all need this type of self-examination.
Here are some questions to consider: Have you ever failed to obey God because you wondered what other people would think about it? Have you ever failed to praise God because you were wondering what others would think? Is your private life consistent with your public image? Are you defeated and discouraged by the hypocrisy of another? Jesus knew there were hypocrites. One of the twelve apostles was a hypocrite. There will always be hypocrites. Our focus is to remain on God, who is never false, and on our love for Him. This is the way we avoid hypocrisy.
- How have you struggled with hypocrisy? Are there any parts of your life that are not consistent with the Gospel you share? Explain.
- How do you respond to other people’s hypocrisy? How can you trust God in those times?
Practice This
Search your heart for any ways you may be struggling with hypocrisy and repent.
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