There Is Nothing Concealed
That Will Not Be Disclosed
Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that
they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his
disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which
is hypocrisy. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden
that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in
the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be
proclaimed from the roofs.
“I
tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after
that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who,
after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell
you, fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them
is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Luke 12:1-7
Hypocrites
talk one line and do something else. They show something in public but hide
sinful thoughts and behavior. Christ warned His disciples and us that secret
sins will someday be exposed to full disclosure. Because of this we are to
reverentially fear God, to ask for His graced to forsake any sin, and to grow
as authentic believers.
Yeast
may be a blessing in the bakery, but it can also remind us to guard against the
permeating influence of sin in our hearts.
Be sure your sin will find you out.
Our Daily Bread –