On The Housetops -- January 12, 2010

1 In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. 3 Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Luke 12:1-3

Jesus warned the multitude starting with His own disciples that hypocrisy would be uncovered in a person’s life. All those secret things which reveal our true character will be paraded in the day for everyone to see. Our “behind the scenes” behavior will eventually ruin the playacting we use to smooth over our flaws. Everyone will eventually know the real you.

Jesus spoke this to the multitude so it applies to everyone, but He started with His disciples. It is easy for anyone who desires to live a clean life to get caught up in appearances. Especially when we start performing for the other’s who are trying to live the same life we are. Be warned by Jesus Himself that you will eventually be exposed for who you truly are. Hypocrite or sincere student of Christ will eventually be proven out.

Lord, help me live one life. Let my actual self be on display so that no one is surprised when the find out what I do when they are not around. Help me live in integrity.

Leaving The Leaven,

Pastor Jason