ZEE-BEE-DEE

'Mr. Zee' is very outgoing, he makes friends easily, encourages others and is deeply religious. In the church, Zee is highly respected - his pastor loves to use him as an example during his sermons . However there is a part no one knows about Zee - he is a cultist, he lies, watches pornography and fornicates secretly.

'Uncle Bee' on the other hand is rich and happily married with two beautiful kids, he is called 'Pastor' in his workplace because of his gentleness, generosity, love for church and willingness to preach to anyone he comes in contact with. Unknown to his colleagues, Uncle Bee altered his age by three (3) years to meet the age requirements for employment in the organization. In addition, most of his nights are spent executing secret internet fraud a.k.a yahoo-yahoo.

What about 'Ms. Dee' - the most religious lady on campus, so reserved and decent, she has been nicknamed 'Holy Mary' by her course mates because of her chaste appearance. Nobody would believe she is into secret masturbation, lesbianism, deception and theft (she is fond of extorting huge sums of money from her parents in the name of course materials).

One thing is true about Mr. Zee, Ms. Dee and Uncle Bee, they have built a reputation for being fervent Christians among their neighbours and friends, but in reality they are wicked, their actions are DELIBERATE and not ACCIDENTAL. Their character (what they do when nobody is watching them) shows they are pretenders. Better explained - they are HYPOCRITES.
The hypocrite is a deceiver who is a danger to himself and people around him. Many marital and business relationships have ended on a sad note because one or both parties are hypocrites.

The Bible says "all have sinned" and are worthy of death. But God out of love for mankind sent forth his Son Jesus Christ to die on the Cross of Calvary to take away our sins so we don't have to die. (Rom 6:23). Meaning, anyone who truly confesses, forsakes his/her sins and ask for mercy from Christ Jesus instantly receives forgiveness of ALL SINS and power to become sons of God and therefore DOES NOT COMMIT SIN. Because "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God." 1 John 3:9 KJV. This individual is therefore called a CHRISTIAN, meaning he displays attributes that are Christlike. Because Christ Jesus dwells in him and controls his thoughts, speech and actions.

If you claim to be a Christian, but still committing sin (whether in secret or in the open), don't be deceived, you belong to the devil and you are therefore under his bondage. Every act you display to appear good in the sight of people is plain hypocrisy because you are deliberate appearing to be what you are not. That particular evil deed you are hiding from the public makes you a HYPOCRITE. You think no one is watching you, but in reality God sees everything you think or do whether they are good or bad. (Jer 23:24) Sooner or later you would be found out. (Mk 4:22) And guess what - shame, hopelessness, confusion, loss and eventual death in hellfire shall be your portion if you don't amend their ways. (Isaiah 29:15-16)

The good news is you don't have to remain in perpetual bondage and deception from the devil. Christ is patiently waiting at the door of your heart, if only you would humble yourself and ask Him for total cleansing of your sins, He would surely do it. (For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13 KJV). He would would give you freedom from every form of guilt and condemnation and make you ready for heaven.

The life you are living is borrowed, you are not promised tomorrow. This moment could be your last on earth! Remember God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14 KJV). Therefore, BE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER IN THE SIGHT OF GOD THAN YOUR REPUTATION IN THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC.

Get saved, be transparent, be Heaven-Bound!

Shalom!


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