INTRODUCTION:

1. Joke – "Halloween is over. You can take the mask off now."
2. Bible word – Hypocrite = "an actor, plays a part, pretends
3. It is time to unmask the hypocrites.

1. James 3:8 "unruly evil, no man can tame."
2. Can same tongue bless and curse? (v. 10)
   Sweet water and bitter?
   Fig tree have olive berries?
   Water be salt and fresh?
3. James 1:26 Seem to be religious, bridle not tongue,

1. Romans 13:12-13 Time to cast away the drunkenness (and all connected)
2. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker – led astray by it is not wise.
3. Drunkenness is a mater of degree.

1. 1 John 2:15-17 Love not the world
2. Romans 12:2 Be not conformed to this world
3. Parable of the sower – seed among thorns – Luke 8:14
   Choked by the cares and pleasures of this world

1. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 false apostles, deceitful workers
2. Great personality, good speakers, charming

1. James 2:18 – Show your faith by your works
2. 1 Timothy 1:5 – The end of the commandment – faith without hypocrisy

1. 1 Peter 1:22 Seeing you have purified your souls in unfeigned love of brethren
2. 2 Corinthians 6:6 Love free from hypocrisy
3. Romans 12:9 Let your love be without hypocrisy

1. May all we do and say be without hypocrisy.
2. Take off the mask – Halloween is over.