When Is Fear Appropriate?

On the first day of each month, we release Grace & Knowledge, a more in-depth article from Paul that allows him to expand on biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday’s Word.

Our prayer is that this resource helps you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).

In this month’s Grace & Knowledge, Paul reminds us that while fear is a natural part of life in a broken world, our hearts must be ruled not by fear of our circumstances but by a greater, hope-filled fear of God—trusting his power, presence, and grace in every moment.