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How do we know that the parable of the leaven is about corruption in the church?

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The leaven in the Bible often symbolizes sin and false doctrine infiltrating the church.

In Matthew 13:33, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to leaven that a woman hides in three measures of meal until the whole is leavened. Leaven typically represents corruption and false doctrine in Scripture, indicating that as the church grows, it will face infiltration by wrong teachings and moral compromises. Historical examples, such as the moral corruption in the Corinthian church, highlight this reality where skirmishes of sin, false teachings, and doctrinal compromise threaten the integrity of the true church. This parable warns believers to be vigilant against such influences.
Scripture References: Matthew 13:33, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Galatians 5:9

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