“The fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe” -Proverbs 29:25
The fear of God over man was lived by Christian martyrs and still relevant today. It guides us to prioritize divine truth over human pressure.
Today many people face pressure to conform to cultural norms and ideologies or trends that conflict with biblical values which can compromise morality, truth, or faith to avoid criticism or social ostracism.
If you look at what’s happening in the world today, you might think people have lost their ever-loving minds. It’s pretty easy to decipher good from evil if you have a good foundation in your life.
Fearing God means standing firm in our convictions. Choosing to uphold biblical teachings even if it risks disapproval and trusting God’s approval matters more.  Always striving for outward speech and inward thoughts in our lives.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight” -Psalm 19:14
Fear of man shows up in seeking validation. We see this through social media, peer groups, and public opinion. Many people choose to stay silent about their faith in God to avoid being labeled intolerant or irrelevant.
Fearing man can be a powerful and negative choice. If we want to overcome the fear of man it’s important to recognize human desire and then choose to trust in God’s strength and faithfulness.
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