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29. Fear Of The Lord Means Witnessing Faithfully

Acts 4:20 — “We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Romans 1:16 — “I am not ashamed of the gospel.”

Matthew 5:16 — “Let your light shine before men.”

The fear of the Lord gives believers courage to speak about Christ. Reverence for God becomes greater than fear of rejection. Holy fear produces faithful witness because the believer understands the greatness of salvation and the seriousness of eternity.

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and those who fear Him desire others to know Him also.

• Reverence produces spiritual boldness.
• Fear of God overcomes fear of rejection.
• The gospel becomes precious to the believer.

What this means:
• The gospel must be shared faithfully.
• Souls matter eternally to God.
• Christ calls believers to witness.
• Reverence strengthens courage.

Daily walk:
• Pray for opportunities to share Christ.
• Speak about Jesus naturally and lovingly.
• Live in a way that reflects the gospel.

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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!