Ten Signs You Might Be a Hypocrite, According to Me
A Guide to Recognizing Your Own Double Standards
The first time I realized I might be a hypocrite, I was leading a Bible study on humility. I had just finished an impassioned explanation about how Jesus taught us to put others before ourselves when someone asked if I could help set up chairs for the next meeting. Naturally, I smiled and said, “Of course!” — because that’s what a humble, servant-hearted person would say. Then I promptly walked to the coffee machine, made myself a cup, and got very busy holding a clipboard I didn’t need.
It wasn’t until later — probably while cutting someone off in traffic and muttering about their poor driving — that it hit me: I’m great at spotting sin, as long as it’s not my own.
If you’re nodding along, thinking of all the hypocrites in your church, congratulations — you’ve just unlocked Sign #1. Let me help you identify the rest. After all, who better to diagnose hypocrisy than someone who’s been practicing it expertly for many years.
Here are the ten signs that you’re a hypocrite… according to me.
