Am I the same person in private as I am in public, especially when I am among other Christians or members of my church? This excerpt from Sinclair Ferguson really convicted me: "Unfortunately, he prays more in public than he does in private. Also, he prays more eloquently, more fervently, more intimately in public than he does in private." I am afraid I am guilty of hypocrisy in this area. I am not always the same person in private as I am in public, and I need to remind myself of the danger of this.
I'm glad to know I'm in good company! God help us to live a truly integrated, authentic life--before him and others!
Am I the same person in private as I am in public, especially when I am among other Christians or members of my church? This excerpt from Sinclair Ferguson really convicted me: "Unfortunately, he prays more in public than he does in private. Also, he prays more eloquently, more fervently, more intimately in public than he does in private." I am afraid I am guilty of hypocrisy in this area. I am not always the same person in private as I am in public, and I need to remind myself of the danger of this.