Freedom From the Fear of Man

Freedom From the Fear of Man

“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.” - John 12:42-43

“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.” - John 12:42-43

Do you crave compliments? Do you need to have people’s approval? Are you afraid you might be exposed as an imposter? Do you ever make excuses for your mistakes? Do you show favoritism? Are you over-committed & you can’t say no to people? Do you compare yourself to others?

Why do we struggle with this? We desire glory We were made for glory Sin stripped us of our glory We search for validation from others to restore our glory

Why do we struggle with this?

Freedom From the Fear of Man

Liberation “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” - John 12:27

Liberation “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” - John 12:24

Freedom From the Fear of Man