“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever
trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs
29:25
Fear is a funny thing. To show fear of God (respect for who he is)
results in great wisdom and a life well-lived.
To show fear of man can either be a good thing or a bad thing. When a
child is small and fears the repercussions that dad’s discipline will bring
will often be a well-adjusted and obedient child. But somewhere along life’s journey, fear of
man has to fall away, leaving room only for the fear of God.
The fear of man will cause us to shrink back and
not embrace our destiny. Fear of man
causes hiding, deception and lying. The
fear of man places man in a position that only God deserves. He alone is our ultimate person to
please. Yes, he requires us to treat others
well- as unto the Lord. Making it
ultimately about him keeps us from giving too much weight to the opinion of
man.
Fearing the Lord- and trusting in him, ensures our
safety. Trusting God to take care of the
people we fear places him on the throne of our lives, and increases our
confidence and hope. Is there someone
that holds you in fear? Take it to the
Lord in prayer today.
Dear Lord, deliver me from the fear of man. Help me live only to win your approval. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Sherri
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