HYPOCRISY
“The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.”
–William Shakespeare
This quotation reminds me that the disease of alcoholism is “cunning, baffling and powerful”. I am aware of the need to walk like I talk, to make the action fit the word, to live my program today rather than talk about it for tomorrow. Why? Because the disease can talk program! I have caught myself saying things that I do not practice in my life. I catch myself saying things to others that I do not live out in my own life. Today I am aware of my hypocrisy. Today I am aware of the disease in my life.
I need to be aware of this aspect of the disease because I am such a good talker, such a convincing talker, such a practiced manipulator! Today I know that I am not perfect, but that should never be an excuse to avoid dealing with my character defects. I must not “con” myself into staying sick!
I pray that I may strive to live the message.
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HYPOCRISY“Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo.”
~ Ambrose Bierce ~As a religious person, I could be a hypocrite. I thought my goodness depended on judging others as inferior. I put others down so I could appear terrific. Part of me knew I was wrong. I ignored religious teachings that emphasize forgiveness and acceptance and instead focused on judgment and condemnation. It was all part of my sickness. Inside, I was hurting and feeling guilty, but I hid behind a mask of respectability.Today I accept the nonreligious and rejoice in different cultures and creeds. I do not fear those who are different, and I am slowly beginning to accept my own imperfections.You who have loved me through forgiveness, help me to forgive. © 2008 Leo Booth
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HYPOCRISY
Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo.
~ Ambrose Bierce ~
As a religious person, I could be a hypocrite. I thought my goodness depended on judging others as inferior. I put others down so I could appear terrific. Part of me knew I was wrong. I ignored religious teachings that emphasize forgiveness and acceptance and instead focused on judgment and condemnation. It was all part of my sickness. Inside, I was hurting and feeling guilty, but I hid behind a mask of respectability.
Today I accept the nonreligious and rejoice in different cultures and creeds. I do not fear those who are different, and I am slowly beginning to accept my own imperfections.
You who have loved me through forgiveness, help me to forgive.
© 2008 Leo Booth
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June
HYPOCRISY
“The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.”
–William ShakespeareThis quotation reminds me that the disease of alcoholism is “cunning, baffling and powerful”. I am aware of the need to walk like I talk, to make the action fit the word, to live my program today rather than talk about it for tomorrow. Why? Because the disease can talk program! I have caught myself saying things that I do not practice in my life. I catch myself saying things to others that I do not live out in my own life. Today I am aware of my hypocrisy. Today I am aware of the disease in my life.I need to be aware of this aspect of the disease because I am such a good talker, such a convincing talker, such a practiced manipulator! Today I know that I am not perfect, but that should never be an excuse to avoid dealing with my character defects. I must not “con” myself into staying sick!I pray that I may strive to live the message.
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