Hypocrites!
by Sal Huckel
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Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight (Luke 12:1b–3a).
Read Luke 11:53 – 12:12
There has been a theme of hypocrisy running through the teachings of our readings this week.
This is the yeast of the Pharisees. It is also something we must be very sensitive to – in ourselves and the body of Christ, of which we are members and ambassadors.
Have you ever heard the church be accused of hypocrisy? Perhaps, sometimes, critics have got a point. Have you ever asked for help and been made to feel small? Or have you had a lot of good reasons why you couldn’t help someone? Perhaps you think you are only allowed to share good news with those around you. Maybe you even avoid church coffee because you don’t want to admit what is going on in your life. It might be suffering … or it might be sin.
These are sobering passages, and here is a stark warning. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight. What is hidden will be made known.
Jesus is the Light of the World. It shines in the darkness. Jesus is truth. Truth will be made known. Jesus knows the condition of our souls. Nothing we can put on will hide it.
‘You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’ (John 8:32).
Lord, may we be distinct and set apart for you, walking in the light, living the truth, and living obediently in your word – whether others are watching or not. Lord, expose the darkness and remind us who we are to fear – you and no other. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Sal is married to Pastor Matthew Huckel, and they live in Victoria with their six children. Music, theology, literature and languages are passions the family share and explore together. Sal loves writing, speaking and walking to the beach at every opportunity.
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