Luke 12:1-3 (ESV)
"1 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
3 Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops."
It is remarkable how the perception of people can change within a short period of time. About 100 years ago, the United States became involved in World War I. GOD blessed and good prevailed. The United States workers understood sacrifice and commitment and GOD rewarded their submission to HIM.
But the disease JESUS spoke of known as The "Leaven of the Pharisees" has spread to the United States, and across the world! JESUS warned that NOTHING that done in secrecy will be hidden, and the secrets that are "whispered in private" will be "proclaimed on the housetops"!
Sin cannot fellowship with HOLINESS. One day, personal desires, political advancement and arrogance will be exposed, and judgement will be distributed by The CREATOR. The Bible says "ALL have sinned" in Romans 3:23, but it also says in Ephesians 1:7 that "WE have redemption through HIS blood". For those who are relying on their works, the light will expose their true intent. Unless you are covered by HIS blood in this life your outcome will not be good.
The "Leaven of the Pharisees" is a disease that rears it's ugly head in many cultures. You have to know the warning signs to be able to apply the only available antidote. John 3:17-18 states "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be SAVED through him. Whoever believes in HIM is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the ONLY SON of GOD". Yes, the "Leaven of the Pharisees" has a cure. And the cure is The ONLY SON of GOD!!
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