Topical Bible: Glory: Temporal of Hypocrites Turned to Shame

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In the biblical context, the concept of glory often refers to the honor, splendor, and majesty that belong to God and, by extension, to those who are in right relationship with Him. However, the Scriptures also address the fleeting and ultimately shameful nature of the glory that hypocrites may experience. This temporal glory is contrasted with the eternal glory that comes from genuine righteousness and faithfulness to God.

The Bible frequently warns against the pursuit of earthly glory through hypocrisy. Hypocrites, those who outwardly display righteousness while harboring sin and deceit in their hearts, may experience a temporary form of glory or honor from others. This is often due to their ability to deceive people with their outward appearances and actions. However, this glory is short-lived and ultimately leads to shame and disgrace.

In the book of Job, we find a poignant reflection on the fate of the wicked and hypocritical: "The triumph of the wicked is brief, and the joy of the godless lasts but a moment" (Job 20:5). This passage highlights the transient nature of the hypocrite's glory, which is destined to fade quickly.

The Psalms also speak to this theme, emphasizing the eventual downfall of those who trust in their own deceitful ways. Psalm 73:18-19 states, "Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!" Here, the psalmist reflects on the precarious position of the wicked, whose apparent success and glory are but temporary illusions.

The New Testament further underscores the fate of hypocrites, particularly in the teachings of Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns against the practices of the Pharisees, who seek the praise of men rather than the approval of God. "So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward" (Matthew 6:2). This passage reveals that the glory sought by hypocrites is limited to the fleeting admiration of others and does not carry any eternal value.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of hypocrisy and its consequences. In Romans 2:23-24 , he writes, "You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? As it is written: 'God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.'" Here, Paul points out that the hypocritical behavior of those who claim to uphold God's law brings shame rather than glory to God's name.

Ultimately, the Bible teaches that the glory of hypocrites is temporary and will be turned to shame. Their outward displays of righteousness are exposed as hollow, and their true nature is revealed. The Scriptures call believers to seek the eternal glory that comes from a sincere and faithful relationship with God, rather than the fleeting and deceptive glory of hypocrisy.

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Hosea 4:7
As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.
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The Season of Epiphany.
... how powerful upon earth, how rich in temporal goods, how ... lie." Now was not this future
glory shadowed forth ... with all the people[9];" while hypocrites and "liars ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon vi the season of.htm

A Sermon on Isaiah xxvi. By John Knox.
... of the visible church, a great number that were hypocrites, as this ... shall arise;"
and so I see honour and glory to succeed this temporal shame, I see ...
/.../knox/the pulpit of the reformation nos 1 2 and 3 /a sermon on isaiah xxvi.htm

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Transcends Law.
... other things, those pertaining to this temporal life, you ... is yet stronger condemnation
of the glory of the ... boast of the false teachers and hypocrites, and to ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/twelfth sunday after trinity gospel.htm

Awake, Thou that Sleepest
... and for ever, denounces against "scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites"? ... passed upon
all men;" not only temporal death, but ... with a high hand, and glory in their ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 3 awake thou that.htm

Concerning Persecution
... By this you go beyond hypocrites. ... If men will hazard their lives for a little
temporal honour, what should we do for the reward of glory? ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm

"Who Will Rise up with Me against the Wicked?"
... For, (1.) where are these hypocrites? ... great or small, with a view to any temporal
advantage; nothing ... so merciful a design, and one so conducive to his glory. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 52 who will rise.htm

Twenty-Seven Articles Respecting the Reformation of the Christian ...
... can suffer, but not that the Pope's glory should be ... open sin, and not in matters
of temporal goods ... 23:13): "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ...
/.../iii twenty-seven articles respecting the.htm

Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... as we have seen above) wherein the glory of God ... the Lord, by the mixture of any temporal
view, particularly ... fast, be ye not as the hypocrites:" " Such were ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 27 upon our lords.htm

The Strait Gate;
... of a blessed immortality"and to sting the hypocrites with the ... sharp rebuke to those
professors that have not eternal glory, but other temporal things in ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the strait gate.htm

The First Stages. Ch. 9:51 to 13:21
... be sure that our Father will supply our temporal needs ... about his Kingdom which would
appear in glory at the ... Lord answered him, and said, Ye hypocrites, doth not ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/a the first stages ch.htm