Courage is not the absence of fear—it is the presence of the right fear. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy warns against the danger of cowardice, reminding us that fear of man leads to disobedience, while fear of God leads to faithfulness. Revelation 21:8 lists “the cowardly” among those who reject God, revealing that timidity in standing for truth is no small matter.
History and Scripture show that cowardice gives birth to compromise. Abraham lied, Aaron built an idol, and ten spies doubted God—all because of fear. But Joshua and Caleb stood firm, and Elijah confronted Ahab because they feared God more than man. As our world grows more hostile to Christian convictions, we must resolve to stand boldly for Christ. Let’s fear God, not man, and live with conviction and courage!
