To be a hypocrite means to play a role, put on an act, as in Greek theater–to wear a mask.  The Greek actor only played his role while he was on stage, living an entirely different life the rest of the time.  Yes, this can be said of many who are called by the name Christian and of many who are in any other religion—or no religion.  And there are many Christians of whom it cannot rightly be said.

In order for a non-Christian to pass such a judgement on a Christian, it would take the non-Christian’s knowing how a Christian is supposed to live, acknowledging that such a life is a good thing, then walking away from it without living it themselves—just because someone else didn’t do what they say they believed.

Hypocrisy comes from a lack of spiritual maturity.  Christians struggle too.  No excuses, just reasons.

If you are a non-Christian who has been hurt by Christians who didn’t “walk their talk,” as a follower of Jesus (a.k.a. Christian) I apologize to you. I invite you to become a follower of Jesus and walk in his good ways.  It won’t be easy, but it will be wondrous.