5 When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. 6 “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
7 They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.”
8 Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? 9 Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 11 How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
“Garbage in…garbage out.”
The most well intentioned efforts all go to waste if the best ingredients don’t go into them. Bad yeast (because it affects the entire loaf)…results in bread that is worthless...fit for the garbage.
“But…it looks and smells like good fresh bread!”
What’s true in the kitchen is also true in life…
It’s a reminder that we should be careful about who we listen to. Prayers, meditation, intimacy with God…are all ingredients that will make our lives tasty and nourishing to ourselves and others.
Much of the stuff that passes for “wisdom” these days is anything but. It might sound good. It might make sense. It might tickle our personal preferences. But…it’s really just garbage if it isn’t leavened with the “right stuff”.
A life absent these ingredients is meaningless and empty. Although, it doesn’t stop a lot of people from trying.
We know who they are…
Live boldly out there today…
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