“Believers Beware” - Luke 12:1-7 - Feb 15th, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 12:1-7, Jesus issues a stern warning to His disciples to beware of the "leaven of the Pharisees," which is hypocrisy, reminding them that nothing covered remains hidden forever. Pastor Scotty Brown explains that while hypocrisy puffs up like yeast, a life of transparency leads to freedom from the fear of man. Since God has the final authority over eternity, He is the only One we should fear--yet He cares for us so intimately that even the hairs of our head are numbered. The message challenges believers to: Avoid the trap of "leaven" by living authentically Bring secrets into the light through confession Trust in God's sovereignty over earthly threats Believers are encouraged to live what they believe, knowing that the fear of the Lord conquers all other fears. Key Scripture References Luke 12:1-7 -- Beware of hypocrisy; fear Him who casts into hell 2 Kings 6:11-12 -- Elisha knows the words spoken in the bedroom Numbers 32:23 -- Be sure your sin will find you out Psalm 91:1-3 -- Dwelling in the secret place of the Most High Deuteronomy 29:29 -- The secret things belong to the Lord 1 Corinthians 2:9 -- Eye has not seen what God has prepared Psalm 103:12 -- Transgressions removed as far as east is from west Isaiah 43:25 -- God blots out sins for His own sake 2 Timothy 3:12 -- All who desire to live godly will suffer persecution https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif