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SAA Notes
The Pharisees did not show such compassion on the mob, as they disparagingly called the normal citizen of Palestine. Jesus warns us not to leaven our lives with the leaven of their attitudes. This is a most pertinent warning.
SJA Notes
* Mighty Lord God, please write Your word on our hearts, that we might know You better, and know better how to live with You as King.
“Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
People can seem very religious and pious with spiritual logic, even with their passion and overwhelming sense of right-ness.
Today are we cautious of the teaching of those who are like the Pharisees and Sadducees?
We can quickly get caught up in the trap of being shifted, little by little, away from the gospel – Until like an exponential curve we find ourselves dramatically far from God’s word, from His laws and commands.
Jesus warns us here.
Be careful!
Take care when listening to people. Take care when listening to “important” and “persuasive” people.
As with all situations it is much better to turn to Jesus.
What does God’s word say? (from Genesis through Revelation)
This passage is a good reminder that God’s word is the ONLY thing that will always tell us the truth, the absolute God-given set-in-stone truth.
This is a good thing!
* Father God,
Thank You for Your word, which is truth. Thank You that we can trust in Your absoluteness.
Please help us to find our logic, our thinking, our wisdom from You and Your word.
Please draw us closer to You each day.
Amen.