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What did Jesus mean by 'the leaven of the Pharisees'?

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The 'leaven of the Pharisees' refers to the hypocrisy and false teaching that could corrupt true faith.

When Jesus warned His disciples to beware of 'the leaven of the Pharisees' (Luke 12:1), He was advising them against the pervasive influence of hypocrisy and the corrupting nature of false doctrines that prioritize outward appearances over genuine faith. Just as leaven permeates the entire batch of dough, so does the hypocrisy of the Pharisees threaten to infiltrate and distort true belief in God. Christ calls His followers to a sincere and authentic faith, one rooted in humility and reliance on God’s grace rather than self-righteousness, which the Pharisees epitomized.
Scripture References: Luke 12:1

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