freedom from misdirected fear

March 9, 2025
Speaker: Elder Mike Levenhagen

This audio recording explores the nature of anxiety and fear from a Christian perspective. It highlights that while anxiety affects many, true fear should be directed towards God, defined as serious attention to His commands leading to careful obedience. The speaker contrasts this with misdirected fear, exemplified by Adam and Eve's hiding after sin, and discusses how believers can overcome such fear through God's power, love, and a sound mind, developing these characteristics to minister grace and engage with the world. Ultimately, the message encourages surrendering anxieties to Christ and cultivating a proper fear of the Lord, fostering mature Christian living and meaningful relationships.