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Live Authentically, Courageously, and Transparently — June 25 [Description]Overview of Luke 12:1-12:Jesus speaks to a massive crowd, warning His disciples first to beware of the “yeast” (hypocrisy) of the Pharisees—pretending to be godly outwardly while hiding sin inwardly. He makes it clear that nothing hidden will stay secret; all will be revealed in time. He urges them not to fear people, who can only harm the body, but to fear God, who has authority over both life and eternity.He reassures them of God’s deep care—if sparrows are known and valued by God, how much more are they? Jesus then calls for bold allegiance to Him: If you acknowledge Him publicly, He’ll acknowledge you before God’s angels. But denying Him has eternal consequences.Finally, Jesus encourages them: Don’t worry about what to say when you’re put on the spot for your faith. The Holy Spirit will give you the words.This passage is a powerful reminder to live authentically, courageously, and transparently—grounded in a reverent fear of God and trust in His Spirit. 365D 176
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Luke 12:1-12 365D 176.1
1 In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 365D 176.2
2 For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. 365D 176.3
3 Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. 365D 176.4
4 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 365D 176.5
5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! 365D 176.6
6 “Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 365D 176.7
7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 365D 176.8
8 “Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. 365D 176.9
9 But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. 365D 176.10
10 “And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven. 365D 176.11
11 “Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. 365D 176.12
12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” 365D 176.13