A preacher warning people against a sin but doing it

Q 2: If I warn some Muslim brothers against some sins, yet I myself commit them, am I a hypocrite for doing so? Please advise, may Allah reward you.

A: You should repent from these sins and continue warning your Muslim brothers against them. It is impermissible for you to insist on committing sins and stop warning people against them, as this is considered a double sin. You should repent to Allah, and continue advising your Muslim brothers. Thus, you are not considered a hypocrite. However, you thus commit what is dispraised by Allah in His Saying, O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is with Allâh that you say that which you do not do. (Surah Al-Saff, 61: 2-3). Allah also says, Enjoin you Al-Birr (piety and righteousness and each and every act of obedience to Allâh) on the people and you forget (to practise it) yourselves, while you recite the Scripture [the Taurât (Torah)]! Have you then no sense? May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.