They do not practice what they preach. “… All that they tell you to do, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them” (biblehub.com). There are guidelines within a religion that are strongly urged to be followed. While people are preaching these guidelines, they, themselves, are not following said guidelines. “… This does not mean if you’re not perfect you shouldn’t associate yourself with the church; religion is about forgiveness, but also about trying to improve” (Herlihy). Everyone makes mistakes. Followers of a religion do not have to follow every single little detail. However, if a follower is preaching a guideline, it is only appropriate that they, too, follow this guideline. There are many children and young adults who look up to their role models for guidance. It would be inaccurate for them to look up to someone who does not carry out the actions they say to do. These followers who do not practice what they preach are creating a false sense of
They do not practice what they preach. “… All that they tell you to do, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them” (biblehub.com). There are guidelines within a religion that are strongly urged to be followed. While people are preaching these guidelines, they, themselves, are not following said guidelines. “… This does not mean if you’re not perfect you shouldn’t associate yourself with the church; religion is about forgiveness, but also about trying to improve” (Herlihy). Everyone makes mistakes. Followers of a religion do not have to follow every single little detail. However, if a follower is preaching a guideline, it is only appropriate that they, too, follow this guideline. There are many children and young adults who look up to their role models for guidance. It would be inaccurate for them to look up to someone who does not carry out the actions they say to do. These followers who do not practice what they preach are creating a false sense of