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NASB | Matthew 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
Bible Question: What exactly IS the yeast of the Parisees? Jesus was vehement in His warning about it yet do we recognize it in our midst today? What are some signs that a little leaven has (spoiled) the dough? 1 Cor 5:6; Gal 5:9. |
Bible Answer: Unleavened bread, (bread without yeast) represents the word of God in it's purest form. Leaven is what man has to add to it. There are many tell tale signs that you ask of. One I consider is when the pastor feels he has to ask for money 3 or 4 times each meeting. Sure it is his job to remind the congrigation of their duty to tythe and give offerings; we occasionally tend to want to forget, but I feel that, if the church is truly doing the Lords work, He will provide for them without them having to beg or make the congrigation feel bad for not having more to give. Stay with the word straight from the bible or the mouth of a man of God, and you won't go wrong. George |