1. Live like you’re not afraid to fail!
Live like you are fearless!

2. Fear God, Not Man Fear God Matt. 10:26-31 God is merciful – fear Him
Lk. 1:46-50
Fear / Obey / Judgment
Ec. 12:13-14; 2 Cor. 5:10-11
Reverence, not horror
1 Jn. 4:17-18

3. Fear God, Not Man Necessities of life Lk. 12:27 Religious scrutiny
Jn. 3:20
Intimidation, persecution
1 Pet. 3:14; Rev. 2:10
Civil authorities
Rom. 13:3, 7

4. Fear God, Not Man Speak God’s word Phil. 1:14 Work out own salvation
Don’t turn away from God
Heb. 4:1
God’s word will not fail
Lk. 16:17; Is. 55:11

5. Fear God, Not Man Ministry of the Spirit, not fail 2 Cor. 3:7-8
Wicked will fail
Job 11:20
"But the eyes of the wicked will fail, And there will be no escape for them; And their hope is to breathe their last."

6. It Takes Courage Courage: mental or moral strength
afraid, but doing the right thing
Joshua
Joshua 1:6-8
David
1 Sam. 17:45-47
Jesus
Heb. 5:7-8; Matt. 26:39

7. Live like you’re not afraid to fail!
Live like you are fearless!