“The fear of man brings a snare . . .”
The fear of man brings a snare.
–What could ‘they’, or ‘someone’, or ‘so-and-so’ do to hurt me ?
–Real or imagined ?
The praise of man brings a snare.
–I need approval to feel good.
–Everybody does—really ?
The love of man brings a snare.
–Makes life complete ?
–Except when it’s a trap, to sin.
The talk of man brings a snare.
–What are people going to say ?
–What might this person think ?
The respect of man brings a snare.
–Is there a positive fear of man ?
–Sincerely want to please—who?
The thought of man brings a snare.
–Who am I thinking about ?
–Who am I working for, living for ?
“The fear of man brings a snare;
Whoever trusts in the Lord will be safe.”
“Do your work—live your life—heartily as unto the Lord, and not unto man; that’s where you’re going to receive your heavely reward.
It is the Lord Christ you serve.”
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