# Essentials in Leadership | Episode 15 | Don't Spit in the Wind

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Podcast: [Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages](https://stenobird.com/podcast/duane-sheriff-ministries-messages-799190)
Published: 2026-07-03T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if one of the most important leadership lessons is learning not to "spit into the wind" by repeating foolish decisions? In Episode 15 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff exposes the danger of Pharisaical thinking that can creep into our hearts and explains why leaders must "hate the Pharisee," especially the one within themselves. Jesus warned that the leaven of the Pharisees was hypocrisy—a corrupting spirit that values appearance over authenticity, tradition over truth, and legalism over mercy. Hypocrisy is not simply falling short of our standards; it is pretending to have standards with no genuine intention of living them out. This message clarifies a crucial distinction that keeps many people away from faith communities, leading them to fear they would be hypocrites if they failed. True Christianity is not about perfection, but authentic pursuit. As Proverbs reminds us, a righteous person falls seven times and rises again. The Pharisees strained at gnats while swallowing camels—majoring on minor issues while neglecting justice, mercy, compassion, and faith. Wise leaders learn from failure, avoid repeating foolish mistakes, and guard their lives from unnecessary compromise.

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