Jesus says that we are not to be like 'the hypocrites' (2,5,16). The
word 'hypocrite' means 'play actor.' It refers to 'putting on a
performance'. This performance may be extremely religious, but God is
not in it. The hypocrites live according to 'the letter' of the law, but
they know nothing of the power of 'the Spirit' (2 Corinthians 3:6). The
hypocrites' religious performance gets along very well without God. His
presence is not sought, welcomed or treasured. The hypocrites draw
attention to themselves. They do not direct attention away from
themselves to God. There is a better way than the way of hypocrisy. It
is the way of holiness. Our lives are to be centred on Christ - 'it is
no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me' (Galatians 2:20). We
must not forget: apart from Him we can do nothing. We are to abide in
Him (John 15:5) - in true holiness.
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