Confidence vs Fear

While Christians are to have confidence it must be a realistic confidence that coincides with the Bible and not just wishful thinking. Many people have confidence that they are saved but they have intentionally not followed examples in Acts. Does their lack of fear indicate a mature love?

After Uzzah died David was angry with God and then we see that David was afraid of the Lord that day. The word afraid according to Strong's Concordance #3372 is defined as to fear, fright, or reverence. David had gone from angry to realizing his position and a bit of fear stepped in. In Psalm 111:10 the word is #3374 defined as dreadful, exceedingly, reverence.

Paul told the Romans that the Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. That is correct only for those who are children of God. Is he stating what is or is he saying what would be if? Who was Paul referring to with the "our" and "we?"

Jesus said not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Do we presume all of the Roman church was doing the will of the Father?

How can a person who does not read the Bible, does not evangelize, does not study know what the will of the Father is so they can do it?

Many do not fear nor respect God. Not Christians, not non-Christians. One who believes that God exists and rewards those who serve him would surely do everything possible to learn what he expects or wants of them? Many presume God will like anything they do.

We need to be sure our lives match up so the Spirit can bear witness with our spirit that we are a child of God and then fear will be "cast out."

Reverence: a feeling or attitude of deep respect, love, awe

Awe: a mixed feeling of reverence, fear, wonder,