1. Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.”

3. If the Fear of Man had Ruled their Hearts… David would not have accepted the challenge of Goliath. Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego would have bowed down to the image. Daniel would have ceased praying to escape the lions’ den. Esther would have remained silent and the Jews would have been slaughtered.

4. Fear Prevents Us From… Taking an Active Role in Lord’s Work –M–Matt. 25:25; Ephesians 4:16 Withdrawing From the Disorderly –2–2 Thess. 3:6; Galatians 1:10 Contending Earnestly for the Faith –J–Jude 3; 2 Tim. 4:2-4

5. Preaching Gospel to ANY Creature –M–Mark 16:15-16; 2 Cor. 5:10-11 Obeying the Gospel –J–John 12:42-43; Luke 14:26-27, 33; 2 Timothy 3:12

6. What God Has Provided Us 2 Timothy 1:7-8 –NOT a Spirit of Fear/Timidity –A Spirit Of: Power Love Sound Mind –Result: Not Ashamed of Lord’s Testimony

7. Must Learn to Trust in the Lord Matthew 14:30-31 Proverbs 29:25 –“–“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.” Psalm 27:1-3 –“–“The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 56:3-4, 11; Hebrews 13:5-6 –“–“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

8. Will You Cast Out Fear? I John 4:18 –“–“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” Revelation 21:8 –“–“But the COWARDLY…shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”