Faith & Reason Nexus

• When Christians are involved in judging in hypocrisy: Matthew 7:1-5, John 7:24.
• When they are straining at a gnat but swallowing a camel: Matthew 23:23-24.
• When they are ashamed of the Gospel: Mark 8:38, 2 Timothy 1:12, Romans 1:16.
• When they act self-righteously: Luke 18:9-14, Titus 1:16.
• When they use it for personal advantage: Jude 16, Titus 1:11-13.
• When they profess but do not practice: Matthew 23:1-4, Romans 2:21-24.
• When they endeavor to please all: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6, Galatians 1:10.

These behaviors can distort the true essence of Christianity and may cause others to view it negatively.