The Devil Is a Lie: 7 Types of Hypocritical “Church Folk” Who Know They Need to Quit

July 26th, 2012 - By Toya Sharee

Source: motownwriters.wordpress.com

I’m willing to bet that at some point in your life, you’ve crossed paths with someone who makes you feel like you’re going to hell with gasoline draws. It may be an over-zealous religious co-worker with post-it bible verses plastered all over her desktop or the auntie you have who makes you feel like a jezebel for living in sin with your boyfriend (although she met her ex-convict boyfriend in the club during her former days of fornication). There’s always someone ready to rep for Jesus and place judgment on how you choose to live your life. I’m all for faith and the freedom to worship as you please, but it becomes a problem when you try to force your beliefs on others.

Despite whatever opinions I may have about religion or what higher power I choose to serve, I know I’m not the only who has at least one person in their life that takes their faith a bit too far. By all means, this article isn’t for those that take their faith seriously and make every effort to walk in the way of Christ without offending others, but the hypocrites who only call on the Holy Ghost when it’s convenient. You know, those people that have a bible verse that applies to any dilemma you’re going through when sometimes all you need is a listening ear. Or the one who thinks if they just sit back and pray, Jesus will solve all of their problems with little to no effort on their part. I’m aware that many people consider themselves to be simply spreading the good word, but it never ceases to amaze me how people can take scriptures and belief systems and use them to alienate, manipulate others just so they can further their own selfish agenda or make themselves feel better about their own lives (and most of the time they aren’t as innocent as they appear). Most people can balance whatever good word they choose to follow with being respectful of others, but there’s always that one that does a little too much.

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  • r minty

    It seems to me that these are the very people who need Church the most
    Are the “rehabbed” individual and the wanna be preacher trying to actually convert you? Or are they using these discussions to settle their own lives. Why not listen and discuss with them? It doesn’t (usually) take much of your life and may help theirs.
    The “select” occasion believers obviously have ahold of the tendrils of belief and maybe you could add another “select” Sunday or two (or more) over the years.
    If the “quoter” and Cliff-noter are quoting out of context, why not help them with the entire quote and the meaning behind it? Often, what’s taken as Gospel isn’t actually Gospel at all, for instance, “Money is the root of all evil” is NOT the correct citation – “The LOVE of money…” is.

    Sorry, these folks need the Church, especially given how fallible they are.
    Aren’t we all?

    “The church is a hospital for sinners, not a hotel for saints” – Rick Warren

    PS. Not to put too fine a point on it, but what about the judgemental people who want to “purify” their congregation by excluding those who fail the “judges” criteria? Should they continue in the Church? Judge not, lest …..

  • tae

    it is not about forcing someone to bring a child into the world. we are simply telling you that this is sin. and it is wrong. it is murder. and you will face judgment on judgment day for your sins. infront of a holy God. i am just a person like you. but God almighty is in another leugue. justice will be served to those who do evil. if you didnt want a child dont have sex or at least use a condemn.sex outside of marriage is a sin to by the way.

  • tae

    i agree with theses, but i also have to say that about number 3 i can see that some people really do have good motives to bring people in knowing Jesus,
    but the problem is they try to do it in there own power rahter then by God’s power through his spirit.theses types are usuallly the ones who havent been born again seek to work there way into
    heave. another thing is you cannot stop sining on your own. you have to
    be born from above. once you have been born again that is when you stop sinning. you cannot sin anymore when you have been born again. you will be tempted and maybe
    fall but you dont contiue over and over in sin. you become a new creation. this is the sign of the new birth. The “church” people in the church building
    have always historicly been the hyporcrics. they think that the outer appearance is going to get them into the kingdom, not knowing that the
    inside has to be washed. with that said. if someone is judging theses type of people but are in sin themselves, you are just a guilty. that is
    hyporcritical in itself.while you point fingers at others you also point a finger at your self.before you make a judgement you have to be right
    with God yourself through Jesus christ who died for the sins of men. and this gosepl must be preached whatever the motive. to those that
    perish its foolishness but to us who are saved and being saved it is the power of God. whoever is ashamed of this gospel Jesus when he comes will be ashamed of you.
    Dont push Gods truth away, the truth is a good thing in an evil world that is hostile. if you still have hostility towards Gods word you have not been born again.

  • Solomon

    I was going to respond, but U stuck in Your frame of thought just like I am. Bottom line, MURDER is not more important than a woman’s greed, selfishness, & lustfulness. The same B$ U claiming a Man is doing (which He’s not, but rather looking out for an innocent Child because the woman is to ful of evil too raise Him/Her), You yourself is doing to a helpless Baby. I wonder if you had been aborted, came back to tell about it, if You would have the same mind-set.

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

      Murder is defined as “unlawful killing,” and abortion is legal throughout the USA. So no, it’s not murder. It’s not selfishness. Why would you want her to give birth to a child she can’t and is unwilling to care for.Where’s your concern then? There are millions of children that are abused and unwanted. Where is your concern there? And what about rape?

      • tae

        depiste anyting esle. that life sucks and it is hard sometimes. what others do as evil does not make aborting a child right. even if she was raped to wrongs dont make a right.there is adoption. there is giving your life to Jesus christ.

        • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

          So why aren’t all the orphanages empty because loving people like you take them home? Don’t let these white celebs fool you there are still hundreds if not millions of black babies that get passed over. The truth of the matter is as soon as the baby is born you couldn’t care less about what happens to it afterwards.
          Your just a sick person who forces a woman to give birth to a rapist baby, because of your twisted religious beliefs..

          • tae

            i thought i had replied to to this but some how it got erased but anyway. i do not support rape. but that child is innocent.and i do care but its not my responsiblility to save the world. the blame will be on those who had the kids not those who dont adopted.

            • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

              well good. I’m glad you’re heart is in the right place. Go take all those babies home, you care about so much

          • tae

            and you know i would adopt given the right circumstances.

        • Solomon

          I agree w/everything U said, & thanks for being a bit more articulate than I, lol. That last comment I Just posted was for U also, hopefully She’ll Understand how beautiful Life is w/My testimony.

          • tae

            lol thanks that is a very touching testimony. God bless you. that is wonderful.:)i hope her eyes will open.

      • Solomon

        Allow Me to pull out My Wild card. See I was adopted. Don’t kno nothing about the Woman who had Me, but I do know the situation between Her & the Man was screwed up. So let’s say She was living as ratchet as She could & was as sorry as She could be. I will never hold any of that against Her because, She didn’t abort Me. Now apparently U don’t believe in GOD, but I do. Because of HIM thru that woman’s decision not to abort Me, U kno what I have……..Life. Thru-out the good & bads, ups & downs, I was giving a chance to experience Life. I have two Children that stay w/Me & I told there Mom after She was talking about aborting Both of Them, “U carry Them for 9mnths, I’ll carry Them for Life. Guess what, They stay w/Me. Again, thru GOD, They can experience Life. It gets better tho. Because that Woman didn’t abort Me, I now have a chance to make a difference, small as it may be in 3 more of My Family Members’ lives. I’m bring those Boys into My home so they won’t become a statistic of being a sorry thug. & it started over 30yrs ago when That Woman chose Life for Me. That Sista is waaaaaaaaaay more important than Your argument of man trynna control Yo Body. & Everyday I thank that GOD U don’t believe in for saving Me just as HE saved Moses & HIS OWN SON JESUS @ THEIR births. Life is beautiful Sweetheart.

        • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

          Your story touching as it may be, there are a million negative stories of children who are abused and neglected. So we could go back and forth positive story versus negative story all day, until our faces turn blue. lol. At the end of the day, you have to let the woman choose for herself (hence the term pro-choice)

          • Solomon

            Naaw, @ the end of the day, YOU choose MURDER, I choose life. As I stated, NO woman I deal w/is gonna KILL a CHILD of MINE. So like I said, U betta hope U right once U check out & Meet THE AUTHOR of Life.

            • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

              disposing of a clump of cells isn’t murder. If it is then that’s not more murderous then chopping down trees and slaughtering pigs and cows…

              • Solomon

                So now We equating Humans to sticks & animals? If U say so. I have a question. I’m looking @ Your name & it has “parent” by it. So you’re a parent?

                • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

                  no, that shows the parent comment I was replying too. Every reply comment on this website has it. Just put your mouse over it, it will show you the comment I was replying too.

                  And now that you are on the subject of parents, it would be interesting to note that the majority of woman in this country who get abortions are woman who already have children of their own.. they abort because they know how hard it is to raise a child, and what it takes.

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  • Kingdom Seeker

    I don’t go to clubs, but for people make their living through the night life this would be discouraging. If I can make it to church Sunday morning after dropping it like it was hot on Saturday night, who are you to say I shouldn’t do it? The Lord wants you to come as you are this includes all walks of life. I love this article, #5 is a bit contradictory to your article.

    • tae

      come as your are but dont expect to stay the same.

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    “Seriously, Jesus do you see this?” …the things I see in Jersey City…

  • http://twitter.com/joy2MiKASworld Mika ✌❤ ☺

    Lol at: “I came here to collect a check, not be saved.”! But seriously, this was right on point.

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