There is no love in fear.*

There is no justice in fear.  

Fear has a way of getting in the way of enlightenment, of progress, of prosperity, and of peace.

Fear is used to prey upon the vulnerable, to manipulate the weak, and to excuse heinous crimes against humanity. 

There are different types of fear, such as fear of Satan, used as a means to control congregations into obedience to Caesar.  

This fear will overwhelm any connection to the Holy Spirit and the Lord.  

It is useless to put on the armor of the Lord when rooted in fear and not grace and love of the Lord.

There is no way to protect our souls from temptations and sins if our souls are not grounded in the Holy Spirit, free from fear.

Though we may at times fear, we must not give way to fear.  

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

                                       – 2 Timothy 1:7

We are called to love the Lord and focus on that love in fellowship, serve humanity and the world in stewardship, and follow all the ways of the Lord.  

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1 John 4:18:

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”

Ephesians 6:10-11:

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." 

2 Timothy 1:7:

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

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