Should You Fear God or Man?

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What does the word of God say:

Proverbs 9:10 KJV
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Proverbs 29:25 KJV
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

The fear of man is a snare, and the fear of God is wisdom and safety.

Matthew 10:28 TPT
28 Don’t be in fear of those who can kill only the body but not your soul. Fear only God, who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

What is the fear of God? This does not mean being frightened of God. In fact, it means the opposite. It is an understanding of who God is in relation to us. It means respect, reverence, awe, honour, adoration and worship; it could even be translated as love for God. It recognises the power, majesty and holiness of God Almighty. It leads to a healthy respect of God and is the antidote to all other fears and phobias we experience in life. Fear God, and you need not fear anything else or anyone else.

Psalms 91:6 TPT
Don’t fear a thing! Whether by night or by day, demonic danger will not trouble you, nor will the powers of evil be launched against you.

Psalm 118:6 & 8 KJV
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Beloved God is saying to you:

Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 TPT

Lord, I choose to fear you – to live a life in reverence and awe of your power, majesty and holiness. Please help me to live life fearing you alone.

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Cornelius Bella

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