You don’t know the Scriptures Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God. ~ Matthew 22:29 In some modern Christian groups, fear of people has taken the place of strong biblical beliefs. Many social issues are now influenced more by public opinion than by what the Bible clearly teaches. Whole denominations are giving in to this fear, which has become a trap for them. The wish to be seen as progressive, open-minded, or politically correct is a trap that Satan uses to lead people away from God's truth. For many who claim to believe, the need for approval and acceptance has become more important than God's Word, confirming the wisdom of Proverbs 29:25. Romans 8:31 reminds us not to be trapped by the fear of others: “If God is on our side, who can stand against us?” Christians should be aware of social issues and show kindness to everyone, but we must not let the fear of people guide our actions. Many martyrs could have escaped death if they had chosen to stay quiet about their faith in Christ. By letting fear silence them, they might have gained the world's praise but lost their place in heaven. While Satan cannot take away the salvation of those who are reborn in God’s kingdom (John 1:12; 3:3), he can use traps to rob us of our victory, our testimony, and our chances to earn rewards in heaven by amplifying the fear of man (John 10:10; Luke 12:33). https://know-the-bible.com/february-2/ #BibleStudy