Proverbs 29:25 (NKJV) 25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
The fear of man can affect our lives greatly. It can prevent us from doing things we want to do. It can cause us to do things we shouldn’t do.
The fear of man can keep us from growing as a follower of Christ.
The fear of man can alter our lives drastically. And if we don’t defeat it once and for all, it can even alter our destiny.
If we were 100% honest, we could all say that the fear of man has affected us in one way or another in our lives. I know it has in my own life, especially up until the last few years.
But, as I went through different things, and I saw how my decisions were affected by the fear of what people might think, it caused me to want deliverance from this thing. It showed me that even though I loved God with all my heart, I was still not following His leading 100% of the time because of this fear that would pop up from time to time.
But once God showed me what this was, I decided I’d had enough of it. I now no longer worry about what others think.
Yes, I care about my reputation as a believer, because I am God’s ambassador. And I want my life to reflect Him in every way possible.
But I don’t worry about what people think of me any longer. Their opinions don’t bother me. Not at all.
Instead of fearing man, I now fear God.
Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV) 10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
It is not a fear that causes me to cower in a corner, afraid of what He might do to me. It is a reverent fear. And it stems from loving Him and gaining understanding of who He is and what He wants for my life.
So, if you fear what people think of you, stop. Stop worrying about their opinions, or what they might say about you.
Instead, fear God. Get understanding as to who He really is and stand in awe of Him.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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