People’s hypocrisy: Are you a hypocrite??

   Being a hypocrite refers to a person who pretends to have or feigns something that he or she does not actually posses. In much simpler words, a hypocrite is a person whose actions contradict their stated on internal beliefs. (Or vice versa)

Now, believe it or not; there are four types of hypocrisy.

1.       Honest External hypocrites

Their stated beliefs contradict their actions. However, their stated beliefs are consistent with their actual internal beliefs. Therefore they are also honest internal hypocrites. They have strong convictions but do not always follow through.

2.       Dishonest External hypocrites

Their stated beliefs contradict their actions and their stated beliefs are not consistent with their actual beliefs. They often have weak convictions, and it is possible for them to be non-hypocritical on an internal level.

3.       Honest internal hypocrites

Their internal beliefs contradict their actions. Their internal beliefs remain constant despite their contradicting actions. They are honest with themselves, and strive not to place their beliefs around their own desires, actions, or imperfections.

4.       Dishonest internal hypocrites

The stated beliefs are consistent with actions but actual internal beliefs are not. They are often people pleasers with weak convictions.

   It is best not to be hypocritical, but sometimes you can’t avoid being one. As for me, I would rather be an honest hypocrite than being a person who tries to make truth around his or her own desires and imperfections. And that is the hard core truth.