Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Oluboye Emmanuel Week 16, Day 1: Sunday, 16th April, 2023. Topic: CHRIST TEACHING 1: Avoid Hypocrisy – Negative Influence.

1 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy. 

This week, we will be digging out some lessons from Jesus teachings in the Book of Luke 12. Many truth hidden in this teaching that we all need to know.

The first lesson today, Jesus said to His disciples, “Beware of the yeast of the pharisees, their Hypocrisy.” What is this yeast? Jesus was talking about the attitude and way of life of the Pharisees. Remember what He said in, 

Matthew 6:5,

“5. And when thou prayest, THOU SHALT NOT BE AS THE HYPOCRITES ARE: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

He was teaching His disciples to beware of eye services of the Pharisees, negative influence, secrecy, teaching what they can’t replicate and putting loads on their followers which they can’t lift. Today, we have Christians everywhere, professing, Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, but still filled with hypocrisy. Eye services filled every, professing what they are not. This was what Jesus was teaching His disciples that, in our mist, we should avoid hypocrisy, we should be what we teach and do what we say. The Pharisees only crave for what to gain, undeserved honour and respect, and become a hindrance to people seeking after God. Do what your hear and teach others to do the same. Stop pretending to be who you are not.

Good day and God bless you.

Happy Birthday to all celebrants and Happy Wedding Anniversary to those celebrating today. May you experience God’s fruitfulness in Jesus Mighty name, Amen.