There are many walking in disobedience to God, because they fear too much- what man/flesh can do to them. Many would rather please man, than please God. Man is ever changing, unstable, destructible and full of fault; yet many submit to the imperfect will of man, instead of the perfect will of God. Lord, have mercy on us all and open our eyes to what we've become. So many are being adorned with the praise of man, not realizing they're being tarnished by vanity. Nothing matters, except what we do for God; but so many fear being ostracized, shunned, or unaccepted so much, that they accept any and everything. They turn and begin to do what is evil in the sight of the Lord and follow the sins of those around them. Many see the oppression of the poor; yet they turn their heads, shake their heads, oppress them more or lie about helping them. Many see the corruption and abomination in high places, but talk quietly amongst themselves, instead of praying and speaking up; leaving many to suffer. Many of the educated and wealthy choose to overlook the suffering of others, because they are comfortable and would rather keep their wealth and wisdom, watching others die in poverty and ignorance. Then there are those who are passionate about helping, passionate about standing up, but just not passionate enough not to fear the thoughts and repercussion of man. What in the world are we so afraid of? Who is wiser, stronger or more powerful than the God we serve? Who can stand before us or against us when God is on our side? What weapon formed against us will prosper? I, you, we- will stand before God one day and will have to give an account to what was done or not done in this flesh. I would hate to confess that I did nothing. You should feel the same. Stand up! The time is now. Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Why Are We So Afraid? There are many walking in disobedience to God, because they fear too much- what man/flesh can do to them. Many would rather please man, than please God. Man is ever changing, unstable, destructible and full of fault; yet many submit to the imperfect will of man, instead of the perfect will of God. Lord, have mercy on us all and open our eyes to what we've become. So many are being adorned with the praise of man, not realizing they're being tarnished by vanity. Nothing matters, except what we do for God; but so many fear being ostracized, shunned, or unaccepted so much, that they accept any and everything. They turn and began to do what is evil in the sight of the Lord and follow the sins of those around them. Many see the oppression of the poor; yet they turn their heads, shake their heads, oppress them more or lie about helping them. Many see the corruption and abomination in high places, but talk quietly amongst themselves, instead of praying and speaking up; leaving many to suffer. Many of the educated and wealthy choose to overlook the suffering of others, because they are comfortable and would rather keep their wealth and wisdom, watching others die in poverty and ignorance. Then there are those who are passionate about helping, passionate about standing up, but just not passionate enough not to fear the thoughts and repercussion of man. What in the world are we so afraid of? Who is wiser, stronger or more powerful than the God we serve? Who can stand before us or against us when God is on our side? What weapon formed against us will prosper? I, you, we- will stand before God one day and will have to give an account to what was done or not done in this flesh. I would hate to confess that I did nothing. You should feel the same. Stand up! The time is now. Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.