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NARRATIVES ABOUT HYPOCRITES (CONT’D)
Senior Pastor Daniel O. C. | Jul 10, 2026
Beloved Saint of God Most High,
Calvary greetings to you and yours in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen!
May the Lord God Almighty bless you with a wonderful and glorious Christ-centred weekend ahead in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
“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 7:4-5).
Or how can you say to your brother, Let me get the tiny particle out of your eye, when there is the beam of timber in your own eye?
You hypocrite, first get the beam of timber out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the tiny particle out of your brother’s eye.
July the 7th month of the year 2026!
7th month that always pushes you forward to achieve your divine goal.
7th month that binds you even more to the courage to advance for God’s glory!
Take this month as the perfect time to make yourself even better in all your God given endeavours!
Yes, it is not always easy, but the important thing is not to give up in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
We wish you nothing but the best in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
We wish you a month full of happiness, gladness, good health and well-being in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
No stress this month and no fatigue this month in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
Let this be the first new page in a new book with extra stories of victory and triumph over all challenges.
NARRATIVES ABOUT HYPOCRITES (CONT’D)
The Mask Becomes More Popular Than THE MESSAGE.
The church is full — not just of people, but of characters.
Some wear robes, some wear suits, some hide behind Bibles, and some behind titles but beneath the shouting, dancing, and preaching, there are masks — carefully designed to look holy while hiding the truth.
Let’s look closer at some hypocrites commonly found in the church — not to judge, but to help us recognize what we must all overcome.
Church Politician
They campaign for influence, not souls.
The church becomes their election ground.
Pastor’s Spy
Always reporting who said what, instead of what God said.
They mistake gossip for loyalty.
Busybody for God
They are everywhere — ushering, singing, preaching — but never sitting still enough to listen.
Activity isn’t the same as intimacy.
Holy Fashionista
Their outfit screams “praise the Lord” louder than their life does.
They dress for attention, not adoration.
Doctrine Fighter
More interested in debates than discipleship.
They defend theology but forget love.
Miracle Chaser
They jump from church to church chasing signs, but never stay long enough to grow roots.
Jealous Worshipper
Can’t stand to see someone else shining.
Their praise fades when another voice rises.
Forgiveness Faker
They say “I’ve forgiven,” but still roll their eyes when the person walks in.
Prosperity Christian
They love God — as long as the blessings keep coming.
Their faith collapses when the money dries up.
Silent Hypocrite
They see the wrongs, know the truth, but say nothing — choosing comfort over conviction.
Conclusion:
Before we point fingers, let’s check our own reflections.
Hypocrisy doesn’t live only in others — often it hides in us. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to shine His light into the depth of us to reveal the hypocrisies deep within us. The goal is not to expose, but to awaken.
May the real church rise again — not perfect, but pure.
May the Lord help us all to remain pure in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
Everybody shout a resounding, “AMEN & AMEN!”
Remain blessed and rapturable,
Yours to reach this generation with the Gospel,
Dr. Daniel O. C.