Statement on Hypocrisy and Integrity in Faith (06/30/'24)

Statement on Hypocrisy and Integrity in Faith "Woe to you, teachers of hollow creed, hypocrites cloaked in deceit, who shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You stand as gatekeepers to a realm you do not enter, nor allow those who seek its solace to pass through. From your den of corruption, you dare to preach integrity, masking your darkness with words of righteousness. Your lips speak of sanctity, yet your hearts are far from the light. You do not enter the sacred door, nor let others find the way. In your grasp, the key to life becomes a tool of misdirection, twisted by hidden strife, turning hearts from the path of God. Your audacity to preach what you do not live reveals the depth of your hypocrisy, guiding souls to spiritual death. Yet, beyond your shadows, the truth remains pure and bright. For every heart that seeks with genuine intent will find the kingdom where grace speaks, untainted by your deceit. Woe to you, who veil the way, for your power fades with each passing day. God’s kingdom stands eternal, unyielding to your corruption. In the hearts of the faithful, true faith is known, shining beyond the hypocrisy of hollow words. The divine light pierces through the facade, revealing the kingdom’s true path, where integrity dwells, and grace abides. Thus, the lament of the hypocrite echoes through the ages, serving as a warning and a lesson: the doors to heaven cannot be barred by deceitful hands, for the light of truth will always find its way." Pastor Steven G. Lee (June 30, 2024)