By David Hegg

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a monumental amount hypocrisy in society. We’ve read shocking news that those we trusted were living double lives. Those we believed were helping others were actually padding their own accounts. And those we turned to for moral counsel, wise instruction, and exemplary living turned out to be despicable hypocrites. But then again, maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. Apparently, hypocrisy comes pre-installed on the human hard drive.

Some years ago, I finished preaching through the biblical book of Jonah. Even if you know the story, you may not have grasped its significance. Jonah was told by God to go to the wicked city of Nineveh to deliver a warning, calling them to repent of their evil ways and be forgiven by the Almighty. Jonah was incensed that God would offer mercy to such a vile people, so he went in the opposite direction. However, he couldn’t outrun God, who created the storm that led to Jonah being thrown overboard. Yet, even in disciplining his prophet, God showed great mercy. He appointed a large fish to provide Jonah with three nights in........

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