1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Ever been called a hypocrite? I have. At the time it didn’t bother me because I had an understanding of mercy and grace she lacked. Her view of me was painted by others and not by me or my circumstances. She expected legalist adherence, strong handed control, dominance over my family.

This is only one view. Another might be seen as this. I am both spirit and flesh. Others cannot see the spiritual side of you. They see the flesh and judge us by the flesh. Self-control is the last fruit of the spirit listed. I’ve been told it is the last one to ripen. Even if it were, the world would not see it.

I could walk in perfection and still be labeled a hypocrite. Those who scream at me judge from a place which only exists in their own experience. I can give or offer a new experience but it will never replace theirs by anything I say or do.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Rewritten for the flesh: But without faith it is impossible to please MAN: for MAN neither believes in God nor seeks God, so that all the blessing which are offered are missing and MAN is left with nothing but bitterness.

You cannot please people.