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; of whom shall I be afraid? the Lord is the fortress of my life; of whom shall I have dread?
2 When evildoers come near against me to eat up my flesh, my assailants and my enemies at me: then do they stumble and fall.3 If an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: if war should arise against me, even then will I have trust.
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 (56:4) The day when I am afraid, I will still trust in thee.4 (56:5) In God will I praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid: what can flesh do unto me?
6 The Lord is for me; I will not fear: what can a man do unto me?
22 Ye shall not fear them; for the Lord your God it is who fighteth for you.
6 And thou, son of man,thou shalt not be afraid of them, and of their words thou shalt have no fear, though they be briers and thorns with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: of their words be not afraid, and at their presence be not dismayed; for they are a rebellious family.