Hypocrite:
Greek word
meaning
actor, stage player.
Ancient Greek
tragedies were originally written for just one actor. They were a solo
performance. But during the time of Sophocles, a second actor was enlisted,
called the hypocrite. His job was to offer the opposite perspective. His
presence created tension, antagonism, and drama.
We are not much
different than the ancient Greeks. We like to present a face to the world that
is respectable. It looks nice, responsible, even spiritual.
But we have another
face, a second actor: who we are when no one else is looking. Is it possible
that some of the stress and tension in your life is because you have become a
hypocrite – one thing on the outside, but something different on the inside?
A mask may feel okay
for an hour. But whenever we trade being real for being accepted, we venture
into territory that belongs to the enemy of God. Perhaps it’s time you prayed,
“Lord, make me whole – the same person in private as in public.”
During the coming Life
Action revival summit, you can get honest with yourself.
Be encouraged. God has
a special heart for those who are ready to get real. It’s time to breathe free
again… without the mask.
Psalm 51:6
“Surely you desire
truth in the inner parts.”
Revival Summit
In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!
Interesting post. I knew that hypocrite meant actor.
ReplyDeleteBut I did not know the reason for the masks was because only one person played more than one part. Fascinating.
Interesting how we can slap those masks on at will. I don't think God wants my masks. I think he wants me.