Hypocrisy is the typical sin of the Pharisee. The disciple of Jesus should live and work without pretence, without duplicity, without lies. His behavior should be always frank, like the one working under the daylight or working in the open marketplace. Only his or her actions or words should be a public testimony.

The true disciple is the friend of Jesus, the one who receives His confidences. With His friend, Jesus has no secrets. Like a true friend he or she will share with Him everything, even His persecution and death. Therefore, the disciple should be faithful to Jesus, without fear. Only towards the Father, who designs our final or definitive destinies, would a loving fear be justified.

But looking at us always with loving and caring eyes is the Father. Our personal, intimate history and the history of every community are always in His hands, even when our ways may result in consequence far from our human understanding.