1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."
A Christian, dwelling in Christ's love, will not have fear. Crippling fear is the root of many sins. Murmuring, grumbling, complaining, often lying, and the list goes on. Fear is saying that God does not have control of my life or whatever situation I am in.
Perfect love, love that is complete and whole, rids me of fear. Fear cannot survive in an environment where God's love invades. Truly dwelling in God's love, His kindness, His thoughtfulness, His care for me, leaves no room for fear, for a lack of trust in Him. Because I know how much He loves me, I have no reason for fear.
Is there fear in my life? In what area of my life am I failing to truly dwell in God's love for me? Can I allow His love to wash over every area of my life?
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