The temptation of hypocrisy

 

 

Am I afraid that when I preach to my beloved friends

and we end up in a bar together, if a church member sees me,

I will be scared and leave the bar?

Am I worried that someone might misunderstand and criticize me

if I have a meal or coffee with a homosexual sister I met through online ministry?

Am I concerned that others might misinterpret if,

during online ministry, a pastor fellowships with a sister in Christ within the Lord?

Am I anxious that others might gossip and point fingers

if I dine with so-called "sinners" among churchgoers?

(Galatians 2:11-13)