Discover the 10 powerful steps to overcoming sins, which the Days of Unleaved Bread teaches us. Learn how we can change for the better and develop the godly characters God wants us to build!
Let’s face one of the harshest realities of all generations:
You don’t hate sin.
You might dislike the consequences. You might feel bad when you slip up. You might even cry during worship and pray for strength. But deep inside? Sin still seems… enjoyable. Tempting. Maybe even harmless.
That’s the tragic reality most Christians face—and it’s exactly why many of us stay spiritually stuck. We want to be close to God, but we refuse to do the hard work of removing the leaven in our lives.
That leaven? It’s sin. It’s compromise. It’s pretending we’re “good enough” while ignoring the very things that keep us from growing.
The Feast of Unleavened Bread isn’t just about tossing out literal yeast from our pantries—it’s about throwing sin out of our lives. And not just during the Feast. Always.
If you’re tired of going through the motions… if you know deep down you’ve let sin linger quietly in the corners of your life… then it’s time for a radical change.
Let’s talk about what it really means to live an unleavened life. Not a perfect life. But a life that is being purified, one day at a time.
Here’s how you do it—step by step.
🔵 U – Understand Your Sin
You can’t fight what you can’t see.
A lot of people claim to want to change, but they haven’t even identified what’s broken. They’re eating spiritual “leaven” every day without even realizing it.
David got it. That’s why he prayed:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.”
(Psalm 139:23–24, NKJV)
Sin is subtle. It hides behind good intentions, rationalizations, and habits. It disguises itself as fun, self-care, “just being real,” or “not that bad.”
But once you see sin for what it truly is—a parasite that separates you from Yahweh—you’ll never want it near you again.
🔵 N – Nourish Yourself with the Bread of Life
Let’s face it. We chase the wrong bread.
We work, hustle, grind—for what? A paycheck. A house. A name. But Yahshua said:
“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life…”
(John 6:27, NKJV)
If your spiritual diet is all carbs and no Christ, you’ll starve your soul.
Yahshua is the only Bread that satisfies. Everything else leaves you hungrier. Don’t just nibble on Him once a week—feast on His Word daily.
L – Live by the Scripture
You weren’t meant to guess your way through life.
The Bible isn’t a decoration or a backup plan. It’s your spiritual GPS.
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God… that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
(2 Timothy 3:16–17, NKJV)
Want to live unleavened? Let Scripture shape your mind, your morals, your moments.
E – Engage in Prayer
No prayer? No power.
Martin Luther King Jr. said it best: “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.”
Prayer isn’t a ritual. It’s your lifeline. Through it, you receive forgiveness, strength to resist temptation, and wisdom to walk rightly (see 1 John 1:9, Matthew 26:41, James 1:5).
You can’t live an unleavened life without staying connected to Yahweh in prayer.
A – Avoid the Causes of Sin
Yahshua didn’t say tolerate sin. He said:
“If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out… it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.”
(Matthew 5:29, NKJV)
Radical? Yes. But sin doesn’t play nice, so why should you?
Guard your heart. Set boundaries. Cut ties if needed. You can’t cuddle sin and still expect to conquer it.
V – Value God in Worship
Worship isn’t just about singing. It’s about surrender.
“Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”
(Romans 12:1, NKJV)
True worship is a lifestyle. It’s obeying when no one’s watching. It’s honoring Yahweh with your decisions, not just your lips.
E – Embrace Fellowship with One Another
Trying to live an unleavened life alone is a setup for failure.
We need each other. As Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us, fellowship stirs up love and good works. Accountability sharpens us. Community strengthens us.
Don’t isolate yourself. Surround yourself with people who love Yahweh and hate sin.
N – Nurture the Fruit of the Spirit
You can’t live an unleavened life while walking in the flesh.
“Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
(Galatians 5:16, NKJV)
Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control.
Not a pick-and-choose list—these are all required. You’re either growing in them or grieving the Spirit.
E – Engage in Godly Counsel
Don’t go through life depending on your own wisdom.
“Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.”
(Proverbs 11:14, NKJV)
Sometimes, Yahweh’s voice comes through your spiritual mentors, leaders, or friends who speak the truth in love. Listen.
D – Detest Sin
This is where most believers fail.
We tolerate sin. Flirt with it. Excuse it. But Yahweh says:
“You who love the Lord, hate evil!”
(Psalm 97:10, NKJV)
The more you love God, the more you’ll hate what separates you from Him.
Sin may look sweet, but it always sours. Don’t just avoid it. Hate it. Flee from it. Burn the bridges that lead to it.
The Bottom Line: Grow or Die
Let’s stop pretending.
If you’re not growing spiritually, you’re dying slowly. There is no middle ground.
The goal isn’t perfection—but progress. As Paul wrote:
“…till we all come… to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
(Ephesians 4:13, NKJV)
That’s the target. Becoming like Yahshua.
Are you getting closer—or drifting further away?
Don’t just hear this. Act on it.
Remove the leaven. Hate sin. Feed on Christ.
Let the Days of Unleavened Bread not be a one-time event, but a lifelong pursuit.
Because only then… will you truly live.
About the Author
Joshua Infantado is a Christian blogger and Bible teacher who has been writing faith-based content since 2013. He is the founder of Becoming Christians, where he shares blogs, books, videos, and online courses to help believers grow in truth and grace. Joshua lives in Davao City, Philippines with his wife Victoria and their son Caleb. Contact him at joshuainfantado@gmail.com.