The “fearful” will go to Hell. In Rev. 21:8 they are classed with the unbelieving, the abominable, murderers, whoremongers, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars; an unsavory company. Have you stopped to think why this is so? Your soul may be at stake! There are “fears” which are necessary in the Christian life— such as: deep, abiding respect for God; (Heb. 12:28) ”be not high-minded, but fear;” (Rom. 11:20) and “fear” lest Christians will stray from Christ. (2 Cor. 11:3) Such “fears” are in keeping with a strong faith In God. But there are fears that spring from doubt; (Matt. 14:25-32) which manifest themselves in many ways. When God sent Israel forth to war He rejected the “fearful” “lest his brethren’s heart melt as his heart.” (Deut. 20:8) God wants people who put trust in Him; not in physical strength or numbers. (Jdg. 7:3) Those who “fear the people” and “love the praise of men more than the praise of God” (Jn. 12:42-43) are of little value to the Lord. Anxieties cripple our usefulness, and prevent our putting His kingdom FIRST in our lives. (Lu. l2:22-

34) If we “fear” to ask, we will not learn; (Lu. 9:45) and If we “fear” to act, we become “unprofitable.” (Matt .25:25-f) “Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matt. 10:28) This is part of Christ’s instructions to the twelve, sent to proclaim truth in a hostile world. In later years Jesus spoke to Paul in a vision, “Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.” (Acts 18: 9-10) Today the Lord’s cause needs men of courage — men unafraid to SPEAK —men more concerned for their soul and the lost souls about them, than for self. Soft preachers are not money-hungry. In these days an educated man can make a good living at something else. But they are cowards !! and this lack of faith in God will send them to hell with the rest of the fearful. (Reprint, Vol. 9, No. 7)   [Previous Article] [Next Article]

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