In a world where we constantly preach democracy, freedom, and equality, the truth behind the scenes often tells a very different story. We live under the illusion that everyone has an equal shot — equal treatment, equal opportunity, equal justice. But if we open our eyes and observe closely, we’ll see that double standards are deeply embedded into our institutions, our culture, and even our personal lives.
The Lie of Equality
We’re told we are all equal under the law. But are we? The reality is that wealth, race, gender, and status determine how rules are enforced and whose voice is heard. A poor man and a rich man may stand before the same court, but they do not stand on equal footing. A man and a woman may perform the same action, yet be judged by drastically different standards. A Black person and a White person may walk into the same store, but be watched or welcomed based on prejudice, not principle.
We pretend the playing field is level, but in truth, it’s rigged — favoring those who already have the power.
A Society of Little Kings
We now live in a time of hyper-individualism, where everyone is building their own throne. Politicians no longer serve the people; they serve their interests. Executives manipulate laws to benefit themselves while ignoring the needs of the working class. Judges twist justice depending on who stands before them. Even in families, schools, and relationships, we see people exploiting others with self-serving rules — rules they’d never accept if the roles were reversed.
People want authority without accountability, privilege without responsibility, praise without sacrifice. We have become a society filled with little kings and queens who demand to be treated better than others, yet refuse to extend the same respect they expect.
Double Standards in Daily Life
In the workplace, employees are expected to be polite to rude customers because “the customer is always right.” Yet, who speaks up for the abused cashier or the disrespected waitress?
In relationships, men may be judged harshly for mistakes while women may be excused — or vice versa. Parents may demand respect from their children while disrespecting them openly. Employers may talk about team values while hoarding all the rewards.
Even in our churches, some preach forgiveness while showing none. Some demand grace but give judgment.
The Root of the Problem: Power and Pride
The root of all double standards is the lust for power. People want to rise above others — not for truth or justice — but to feel superior, secure, or entitled. And behind that lust for power is the sin of pride.
The more a person believes they are above others, the more easily they justify treating others unfairly. This is the poison of hypocrisy: it blinds us to our own wrong while magnifying everyone else’s flaws.
God’s Truth: One Standard for All
But God does not show favoritism. In Romans 2:11, Scripture tells us:
“For God does not show partiality.”
In Proverbs 20:10, we read:
“Differing weights and differing measures— the Lord detests them both.”
God’s justice is righteous, not convenient. He doesn’t bend rules based on status or skin color. In His Kingdom, truth is not subjective, and righteousness is not relative.
The Gospel calls us to humility, fairness, and repentance — not prideful elevation.
Break Free from the Illusion
To thrive on less double standards is to reject the lies this world feeds us. It’s choosing to live with honesty, consistency, and humility — to treat others the way we would want to be treated.
It means refusing to play the game of power and pretense. It means standing firm when others are swept away by the flood of favoritism and injustice.
It means remembering that true greatness is found not in being above others, but in serving them with love and truth.
Final Word
Don’t be fooled by the shiny mask of equality that this culture wears. Behind it lies a web of deceit and entitlement. Take off the blindfold and walk in the light of God’s truth. Only then can we escape the grip of double standards and live in the freedom and clarity that comes from Christ alone.
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