Matthew 16:5-12

S - Matthew 16:5-12

O - Jesus is talking to his disciples to be on their guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees. He explained that he was talking about their teaching.

A - Be on guard against any teaching of man. Always discern what they are saying through the testing of the Word. Also, be on guard against the yeast of the world. Yeast spreads through the whole dough and makes it rise. It has a HUGE effect on the dough. Watch how any philosophy affects me. Watch what goes into my mind. Politics, movies, magazines, tv shows, others, etc... More is caught than taught.

P - God, help me to watch what affects my mind. Help me to be on guard and be discerning. Help me to be obedient to you. It is so easy for a stronghold of the mind to form in any area. I pray that if there is yeast, as I know there is, you would help me to quickly dismiss it before it gains control. You know my heart, Lord, and my struggles. Help me to purify it of those things. You are good. Help me to be more like my Lord Jesus. Amen.