“My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.” Michel de Montaigne
Proverbs 29:25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap… New Living Translation
Proverbs 29:25 “It is a dangerous trap to be concerned with what others think of you… Today’s English Version
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of human opinion disables…The Message
If You Make God Big, People Become Small
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that. The Message
Even God Can’t Please Everyone
Luke 6:26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. New International Version
People’s Opinions Don’t Have Eternal Impact
Luke 16:15 Jesus said to them, “You are the ones who make yourselves look right in other people's sight, but God knows your hearts. For the things that are considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight. Good News Translation
Pleasing God Is All That Matters
Galatians 1:10 Obviously, I’m not trying to winthe approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. New Living Translation
It Pleases God When We trust His Love
Zephaniah 3:17 For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” New Living Translation
It Pleases God When We trust His Words
Psalms 119:103 Your words are so choice, so tasty; I prefer them to the best home cooking. The Message
Psalms 119:104 With your instruction, I understand life; that’s why I hate false propaganda. The Message
Psalms 119:105 By your words I can see where I’m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. The Message
It Pleases God When We trust His Final Promise
Revelation 22:12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. New International Version
Revelation 22:12 “Yes, I’m on my way! I’ll be there soon! I’m bringing my payroll with me. I’ll pay all people in full for their life’s work. 13 I’m A to Z, the First and the Final, Beginning and Conclusion. The Message
When You Fear People Less You Can Love Them More!