HYPOCRISY! Will It Ever End?

THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD

The teachings of Jesus and the apostles, as found in the Bible, are just as powerful today as they were in the first century. Regarding this, the apostle Paul wrote:  "The Word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints from the marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)  Coming to know the Bible's teachings and endeavoring to live in harmony with them has helped many to turn from hypocrisy and to pursue sincerity and honesty.  Consider the experience of the three individuals mentioned at the outset.

Panayiota experienced a turning point in her life when she accepted an invitation to attend meetings at a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  She did not see any outward display  of righteousness to impress others.  She says: "There I saw real love and genuine interest for fellow man being displayed, something I had not seen all the years that I had been active in politics.  

Panayiota started to study the Bible and progressed to the point of baptism.  That was 30 years ago.  She now says:  "I found true meaning in life, not when I was going from house to house promoting he political party, but when I began preaching about God's Kingdom-the only way we can have a just world.  

Next time: HYPOCRISY! Will It Ever End? Conclusion of THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD

From the Watchtower magazine