Matthew 16:1-12

The danger of false doctrine Matthew 16:1-12: The Pharisees and Sadducees were seeking a sign from heaven. Hatred for Jesus had brought together this strange coalition. There were the Pharisees that believed in the resurrection, spirits and angels and the Sadducees that did not. They asked for a "sign from heaven." Those seeking a sign were "a wicked and adulterous" generation. The only sign they would receive was, "the sign of the prophet Jonah." In our day it is not unusual to see those in denominational error join forces against Christ, His church and His truth."Jesus said, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees." "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees" simply meant beware of their doctrine." (Matthew 16:12) The lack of physical bread was no problem for Him who could feed multitudes with only a small amount. But, false doctrine always poses a serious problem for those that would follow Jesus.