Hypocrisy and Foolishness
From Luke’s background, we can see how he struggled with cognitive dissonance when church leaders preached one thing but behaved altogether differently. Think back on your own experience, calling to mind the moments you felt seen and the moments you felt confused.
Reflect on times when you felt like the actions of Christians have contradicted the beliefs they profess to hold. What impact does hypocrisy have on the Christian faith?
Luke felt called out by the man at the gas station. Have you ever felt foolish for your affiliation with Christianity? What initiated the feeling? How did you respond?
Think back to the Sunday School teachers you had growing up. Are there lessons that stick out because they were meaningful or confusing? How does your experience compare with Luke’s?
