Watch Out

Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread. "Watch out!" Jesus warned them. "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread. Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, "You have so little faith! Why are you arguing with each other about having no bread? Don't you understand even yet? Don't you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of leftovers you picked up? Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up? Why can't you understand that I'm not talking about bread? So again I say, 'Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.'" Then at last they understood that he wasn't speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Matthew 16:5-12 NLT 

Yeast in bread. Deceptive teachings. Hot air in both—causing bread to rise and giving misleading  instructions focusing on traditions—not God’s ways. Do we hear teaching…principles, doctrines…today that are full of hot air? Be careful to what you give your full attention, your focus, or your commitment. Where is your faith? Is it like the disciples? “You have so little faith!” Or are you brimming over—with a full cup sharing with others? Be careful what you teach others. Be discerning in what you hear and teach.  

RSVP: Jesus is calling us today to be careful that we are not deceived by the deceitful teachings of respected religious leaders. How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Jesus…deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law. Psalm 119:17-18. Give me faith to understand and discernment so that I may know Your truth.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.