Beware of False Doctrine

BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINE

 

Matthew 16: 6-12

 

Leaven – What we refer to as yeast today.   Causes bread to rise.  Leaven represents influence.  Jesus said in Mt. 13:33 The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto leaven.  In that passage it is a good influence.

 

Christians need to beware of the subtle and destructive influence of false doctrine.

 

I. RELIGIOUS LEADERS SPREAD THE LEAVEN

(Scribes and Pharisees)

 

A. Respected leaders of the day

 

B.