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  FEAR ONLY GOD
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: C.H. Spurgeon's sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God
above all else, leading to boldness and contentment in the face of
worldly challenges.

Topics: "Courage in Faith", "Fear Of God"
Scripture References: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 118:6, Proverbs 29:25, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 10:28, John 14:27, Romans 8:31, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:6, 1 Peter 3:14

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of fearing only God, asserting
that with the Lord as our helper, we need not fear what man can do to
us. He encourages believers to find contentment in God's presence, which
provides friendship, treasure, and a safe dwelling. Spurgeon reminds us
that true independence comes from our relationship with God, allowing us
to stand boldly against the scorn and threats of the world. He asserts
that those who fear God have nothing else to fear, as worldly threats
are insignificant compared to the power of the living Lord. Ultimately,
he calls for courage in the face of persecution, urging believers to
remain steadfast and unafraid.

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So that me may boldy say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear
what man shall do unto me. (Hebrews 13:6)

Because God will never leave nor forsake us, we may well be content with
such things as we have. Since the Lord is ours, we cannot be left
without a friend, a treasure, and a dwelling place. This assurance may
make us feel quite independent of men. Under such high patronage we do
not feel tempted to cringe before our fellowmen and ask of them
permission to call our lives our own; but what we say we boldly say and
defy contradiction.

He who fears God has nothing else to fear. We should stand in such awe
of the living Lord that all the threats that can be used by the proudest
persecutor should have no more effect upon us than the whistling of the
wind.

Man in these days cannot do so much against us as he could when the
apostle wrote the verse at the head of this page. Racks and stakes are
out of fashion. Giant Pope cannot burn the pilgrims now. If the
followers of false teachers try cruel mockery and scorn, we do not
wonder at it, for the men of this world cannot love the heavenly seed.
What then? We must bear the world's scorn. It breaks no bones. God
helping us, let us be bold; and when the world rages, let it rage, but
let us not fear it.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/fear-only-god/
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