1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 19 We love because He first loved us." Fear, is paralyzing. Sometimes, I’m so afraid of offending someone I don’t make a move at all. Perfect love casts out fear!! I have always wondered how my German ancestors could have participated in the Holocaust. I can’t image being a part of the slaughter that took place with the Nazi / Hitler regime. Fear!! Do you ever see something that is definitely wrong but you are afraid to speak up? Sadly, I am guilty of this. I have been conditioned to not want to offend anyone. So I cowardly avoid issues of confrontation. This eats away at me like a rotting in my soul. Perfect love casts out fear!! When I find the courage to speak God’s word in love, I find courage to confront issues without being judgy. God’s word is perfect love. Can you imagine the far better outcome if the German people could have stood up against the horror of Hitler? If they could have quoted Bible verses and acted courageously instead of signing the hymns louder as the trains of screaming Jews were headed to the slaughter? Is there something in your life that you are cowardly avoiding? Perfect love casts put fear!! God has perfect love for you, be courageous!!!!!
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