re: Mike Johnson is the perfect depiction of the modern Christian/Republican man

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I don’t believe God wants us to live in fear of him,

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Proverbs 1:7
[7] The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverb 9:10
[10] “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Philippians 2:12
[12] Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

Proverbs 10:27
[27] The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

2 Corinthians 5:11
[11] Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.

Matthew 10:28
[28] “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.