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Do not be Ignorant

Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. — Luke 12:1

Jesus used an ordinary baking ingredient (yeast) to picture the power of sin in people’s lives. It was Passover, and thousands of Jews were traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate this great feast commemorating their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. As part of their preparation for this event, people removed all of the yeast from their homes (see Exodus 12:14-20).

Jesus knew how to use current events to make a point. With people paying so much attention to yeast, he pointed out that the sin of hypocrisy could be just as penetrating as yeast in bread, working its way to affect everything about life.

In this way, Jesus warned his disciples against being hypocrites in their service to God. Discipleship was and is serious business. We can easily find ourselves not living our real identity in the one true Savior.

True discipleship involves self-denial; this means choosing to do the will of God becomes more important than your plans and popularity. Can we do that?

PRAYER

Lord, help us to truly be your disciples in actions and words so that we may be able to represent you well. In Jesus' name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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