Matthew 10:26-33
“So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s will. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven; but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.
Homily:
Fear is intense, because it is temporary. Sooner or later, people rise above fear.
Love is consistent, because it is permanent, Sooner or later, people give in to love.
A relationship with either God or man that is rooted in fear is built to fail.
A relationship with either God or man that is rooted in love is built to last.
Fear has its place in humanity. It is meant to make us acutely conscious of our present state and find ways to protect ourselves from harm. But if everything is working for your good, what is there to fear?