Temor dos homens
O temor dos homens é uma armadilha que paralisa a fé. A Bíblia nos convida a trocar o medo humano pela confiança em Deus, que é nosso refúgio e escudo.
Não temas os homens
Deus é a nossa luz e salvação — de quem teremos medo? A Escritura nos encoraja a não temer aqueles que podem destruir o corpo, mas não a alma.
1 Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; who is then a cause of fear to me? the Lord is the strength of my life; who is a danger to me?
2 When evil-doers, even my haters, came on me to put an end to me, they were broken and put to shame.3 Even if an army came against me with its tents, my heart would have no fear: if war was made on me, my faith would not be moved.
28 And have no fear of those who put to death the body, but are not able to put to death the soul. But have fear of him who has power to give soul and body to destruction in hell.
4 And I say to you, my friends, Have no fear of those who may put the body to death, and are able to do no more than that.5 But I will make clear to you of whom you are to be in fear: of him who after death has power to send you to hell; yes, truly I say, Have fear of him.
Confiança em Deus acima do medo
Quando tememos a Deus, o medo dos homens perde o poder. O Senhor está conosco, e se Ele é por nós, quem será contra nós?
3 \56:2\My haters are ever ready to put an end to me; great numbers are lifting themselves up against me.4 \56:3\In the time of my fear, I will have faith in you.
6 The Lord is on my side; I will have no fear: what is man able to do to me?
6 So that we say with a good heart, The Lord is my helper; I will have no fear: what is man able to do to me?
22 Have no fear of them, for the Lord your God will be fighting for you.
6 And you, son of man, have no fear of them or of their words, even if sharp thorns are round you and you are living among scorpions: have no fear of their words and do not be overcome by their looks, for they are an uncontrolled people.