BARDS Stated on his POD cast 5-7-21 Fishers of Men that "God does not use fear to bring people to God" The prophets in the old testament were given the word of God to proclaim Gods judgement if people did not turn from their wicked ways and return to him whole heartedly. I think BARDS should rephrase his statement and correct himself.
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There is a difference between reverence and fear in the Bible. One has to do with esteem, respect, awe, precious wanting to please because you value something so much. As in a husband and wife relationship..your fidelity, trust, respect of your spouse is because you honor the relationship and don't want to lose it. You are carefully attentive. It is healthy and positive..not weak. One can be in awe and trembling when face with the power and might of God, especially when out of the realm of your experience.
Fear is rooted in anxiety. It is cringing and unhealthy like a "whipped dog". It is one entity manipulating another.
in the scripture you quoted..we don't fear the death of the body-that is only death of the flesh. Jesus is talking about persecutions and the value He places on His children. So, go forth as sheep amongst wolves, to bring truth to the lost. They need you so that they won't be lost forever. It is important to read in context because God is showing us the greater perspective and how to love as He does
Your missing my original Statement. I am talking about unbelievers and God using fear of Judgement to bring people to himself. I am well aware of how Christ works in the lives of believers.
Revelation 14:7 New International Version 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
If a man does not leave everything and take up his own cross and follow Jesus than everything else is loving the created rather than the creator.