Hypocrite.It’s a heavy, negative word. It means “pretender”—someone who says and does things which aren’t harmonious with what they say they believe. Richard Baxter says: “As fencers upon a stage differ from soldiers fighting for their lives, so hypocrites differ from serious Christians.”*In Mark 7:6 (ESV) Jesus took issue with some Pharisees who were criticizing his … <a href="https://theupdevo.com/2025/01/21/closing-the-gaps/" class="more-link">Continue reading Closing the gaps</a>

Hypocrite.It’s a heavy, negative word. It means “pretender”—someone who says and does things which aren’t harmonious with what they say they believe. Richard Baxter says: “As fencers upon a stage differ from soldiers fighting for their lives, so hypocrites differ from serious Christians.”*In Mark 7:6 (ESV) Jesus took issue with some Pharisees who were criticizing his … Continue reading Closing the gaps

Hypocrite.It’s a heavy, negative word. It means “pretender”—someone who says and does things which aren’t harmonious with what they say they believe.&nbsp;Richard Baxter says: “As fencers upon a stage differ from soldiers fighting for their lives, so hypocrites differ from serious Christians.”*In Mark 7:6 (ESV) Jesus took issue with some Pharisees who were criticizing his … <a href="https://theupdevo.com/2025/01/21/closing-the-gaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Continue reading Closing the gaps</a>

Closing the gaps

In a minute or two, start your day with a shot of soul espresso—biblical and down-to-earth. It's written and read by disciple, pastor, and author, Matthew Ruttan. www.TheUpDevo.com

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